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What Size are the Dyes? Special Effects bottles are 4oz/118ml |
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Are these Dyes Vegan Friendly? Special Effects & Manic Panic are both vegetable based dyes (ingredients shown below). Special Effects website states these dyes are fully Vegan Friendly |
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What Are The Ingredients of Special Effects Dyes? H20 to 100, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Mixes of dyes, Diazolidinly Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben |
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Which Special Effects Hair Dye Colours are UV Reactive? Atomic Pink / Nuclear Red / Cherry Bomb / Hi-Octane Orange / Joyride / Cupcake Pink / Bright As F#@$ Yellow / Napalm Orange |
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I Have a PPD Allergy - Can I Use Your Dyes? Special Effects Hair Dye are semi-permanent vegetable based dyes and should be fine for you, however as many people with a PPD allergy can have reactions to other substances it would be advised to take professional advice before using any products you are unsure of. Further information on PPD can be found here |
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What Kind of Result Can I Expect? Colours will be more intense and last longer on bleached/pre-lightened hair however the result also depends on hair porosity, condition etc so we cannot guarantee the result or length of time the dye will last on your hair. The Beeunique Gallery shows a wide range of results for most colours. Beeunique Emo, Punk, Gothic Hair Dye Gallery |
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Can I Use These Dyes on Dark Hair? Some colours should give a hi-lighted effect to dark hair - details of which dyes can show on dark hair can be seen here |
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How Long Will the Colour Last? Colours generally last 3-6 weeks depending on porosity of hair & colour of dye used, although some colours like Atomic Pink have been known to last over 12 weeks (gradually fading). Pink and Red based dyes tend to last longer than Blue based ones. |
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Why Do I Need To Do A Skin Sensitivity Test? Although rare some people can have allergic reactions to products - even something they have used before. It is always advisable to do a skin sensitivity test before using any hair / cosmetic / toiletry product to check against adverse reactions. Please always follow skin test instructions on any product you buy. A rough guide to doing a vegetable based hair dye sensitivity test can be seen here |
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Why Do I Need To Do A Strand Test? A strand test should give an indication of the final colour and also check the brand's suitability for your hair type / porosity. Please always follow strand test instructions on any product you buy. A rough guide to doing a strand test can be seen here |
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Will These Dyes Stain my Clothes? Some dyes can stain bed linen/clothing etc but this should wash off |
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Will my Hair Colour Bleed? For the first few washes dye will bleed when you wash it - some dripping may occur if hair is wet but this should stop after first few washes. |
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How Can I Remove The Colour Quicker? Some hints to help fade colours quicker can be seen here |
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Can I use Household Bleach on my Hair? This is far too strong for skin and hair and can cause serious burns! If you have used this on your body rinse off immediately and seek medical help. |
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What If I Don't Like The Result? Final colour/vibrancy will depend on pre-dye hair colour, porosity and condition. Colours will be more vibrant on bleached/pre-lightened/fair hair. Although Special Effects are a very popular brand of unnatural hair dye they cannot be guaranteed to work for everyone - it is always advised to do a strand test first to check results. We will not be held responsible for unexpected or unwanted dye results. |
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What is Toner Used For? Toner can be used for taking the yellow tones out of bleached hair, and it can also be mixed with other vegetable based dyes to make lighter or brighter customised shades. |
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What is a Temporary Hair Dye? Although not always, these are generally semi-permanent vegetable based colours (as Special Effects are) - they only contain vegetable extracts and natural ingredients so no color is stripped from your hair. This color mostly sits on the hair's surface but a little will get imbedded in the hair temporarily - and will wash out in 3-6 weeks approx (depending on condition and porosity of hair and also whether a pre-lightener was used) |
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Will Bleach Make My Hair Blonde/White? Most hair bleaches will lighten your hair in the following stages: black, brown, red, orange, yellow blonde, light blonde, white. Yellow tones can be counteracted by using the relevant Special Effects Toner. Bleaching can seriously damage your hair for further information and help click here |
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My Hair is Too Dark - Can I Bleach It Again? This is entirely up to you as you will know the condition of your hair, however generally this is not advised as bleaching too much can seriously damage your hair. You may want to try a purple/white toner if your hair merely has yellow tones to it , however if you really feel the need to bleach again use as low volume developer as you can and leave at least a few days between bleaching. Keep checking hair regularly throughout bleaching process. |
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What Is A Protein Conditioner? These temporarily fill in the damage on the hair making it feel fuller and smoother. Do not use too often |
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What Strength of Bleach Should I Use? As everyone's hair is different nobody can say for certainty which volume of bleach/developer you should use but as a general rule 20 volume is used for light/fair hair, 30 volume for light brown/medium hair, 40 volume for dark hair. The stronger the volume the more damage it can do so always use the lowest volume you can and when using 40 volume check hair regularly to avoid leaving it on hair to long. |
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Can I Use These Dyes on Dreads? Yes, these should dye the dreads in the same way they dye regular hair, however you will tend to use appox 1/3 more as the dreads will soak up the hair dye more than normal hair. |
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Is It Worth Buying Tints Bowls & Brushes? Yes! Bowls are perfectly shaped for mixing bleach or for mixing hair dyes together - never mix bleach and dye together and always use separate bowls and brushes for bleach and dyes or wash very very thoroughly after bleaching to ensure all trace of product is removed. Tint Brushes are ideal for ensuring all hair is thoroughly coated in bleach or dye and also saves you using your hands (which can be messy with the dye or down right dangerous with the bleach) |
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What's A Soap Cap? It's when you take 1 part bleach (that's been mixed with developer) and add 1 part shampoo. It dilutes the bleach and gets veggie dyes out without damaging your hair as much.as pure bleach (still use caution and as with all bleach products a strand test is advised). |
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How Can I Add My Photo To Your Website? We are not accepting photos for this website at present, however you can send photos to Beeunique to be added to their gallery of Special Effects & Manic Panic Hair Dyes. Details for submitting photos to Beeunique's Gallery can be seen here |
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My Question Has Not Been Answered... If your question has not been answered above you could try the related links at the bottom of this page, send us an email or you could always visit the Special Effects Live Journal and post your question there. |
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For More Information on dyeing your hair - click here | ||
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Hints and Tips for Special Effects Hair Dyeing and Clean-Up - click here | ||
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To Buy Tints Bowls / Brushes etc - click here | ||
What Are The Ingredients of Special Effects Dyes |
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Where to Buy Special Effects Hair Dye
Special Effects Emo, Punk, Goth, Alterntaive Hair Dye Gallery
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