Manic Panic Flash Lightning 40 Volume Complete Maximum Hair Lightening Kit 5-stars Reviews

Yes. Absolutely, yes.

This was my first time ever doing an at home bleach and I was pleasantly surprised. Any unhappiness I had was a first time user error not a product error. I followed up with toners and purple shampoo. I also did a lot of googling on at home bleach jobs.

Great drugstore bleach

I have really dark hair, like level 2 or 3, and this lightened it well, to a 7 or 8 probably. I also have really long hair but I was only planning on doing the ends - good thing because I would've needed 2 or 3 if I was doing my whole head. I put purple on top so I only needed it to be light enough to see the color. Overall I would 100% buy this again - and am planning to soon!

I really liked this

My daughters really wanted to dye their hair, after months of using the "let me think about it" to end the conversation they finally found a way to force me into a yes by both writing to Santa asking for a coloring kit. They both have very dark brown hair which is why I was dragging my feet. At home bleach or $200+ at a salon no thanks to either. I thought it would be difficult or turn into a hair disaster if I tried to do it myself.

However, after reading some reviews on here and watching a few videos online I decided to pick up this kit for them and it worked perfectly! They now each have blue and purple tips to show off after Christmas break.

This is effective, the brush was great. I think the instructions were understandable enough, especially if you've used a regular box color dye before.

If I am nit picking, it would've been nice to have to have a clearer time lay out. I left the bleach on for about 25 min for my daughters, but that was after going back to YouTube and quickly watching more videos after the first application when the package instructions basically said "check every 10 min - don't over bleach". A little vague if you're inexperienced. And like some other reviewers have said- a bigger mixing bowl would be nice as it completely fills the tub and spills over.

Still would 100% recommend and use again.

Great! If you know what you're doing...

This kit was amazing!

That said, you really need to know what you're doing, and work quickly. 40 volume is no joke, and it works fast! I used it on my mids and ends (none on my roots), and it took me from a 4 to a 9 in about 30-45 minutes per section. I did it myself, and had all my sections ready to go because I knew 40 volume would be quick! It's called Lightning for a reason!

For someone who is lightening their hair for the first time, definitely do a test strand and work from the end of your hair up towards the root. That way you can get a feel for how fast this product will lighten your hair.

Best bleach I have ever used!

I have brown hair and sometimes certain bleaches do not really work to well. They tend to make my hair yellow instead of more bright blonde. This bleach was bright and took the color so well! It is also a great price! Would definitely buy again.

Pretty good!

Worked pretty well! I have medium/dark brown hair and two short processes with this bleach was able to lighten it to a very light yellow, which worked well for the neon green I was doing. I will say that I have a buzzcut, so I think this might not work quite as well for longer hair that is further from the scalp. I also think if you were going for a cool color like blue this bleach might not be enough if you have dark hair, but for any other project I think it would be just fine.

very reliable bleach kit

yes, it's cheaper in the long run to buy a larger quantity of bleach and developer but if you're like me and not great at nailing the ratio precisely then this bleach kit is great. i've been buying this product on and off for years and i've had great results every time. you WILL need multiple boxes unless your hair is very short or thin. my hair is not that thick and i still go through two boxes when bleaching my roots, 3 when i was doing the entirety of my (shoulder length at the time) hair. you want the bleach to really saturate the hair so buy more than you think you need. overall wonderful product

Worked great!

I have naturally medium brown/dark brown hair. I left it in ~40 minutes and my strands came out golden blonde. My hair seems to look as healthy and feel as it did before. I did highlights rather than my whole head, so I have hair to compare against. I was sad to toss out the remaining product, but it does mean that if I wanted to dye all of slightly longer than shoulder length hair, I would have had plenty to do so.

This worked fantastic! Not

This worked fantastic! Not only that, it smelled nice, and had GREAT directions! That's super important when it comes to bleaching hair. I was able to lighten my daughters hair at least 7 shades for her to do her purple streak. I left it only a half hour because I didn't want to break her hair off, so just imagine if I left it 15 more minutes for the total time?! I'm just so totally pleased with this user/beginner friendly bleach. Totally recommend. In fact, I've already purchased another box for my kids next round. One thing I will note, is not a lot comes in it, I would've needed maybe 2-3 boxes for her whole head, but it's great for doing a couple streaks on short hair or one on long.

Love this bleach! My

Love this bleach! My hair is always a rainbow color, and this bleach is one of the only kinds that actually gets ALL the color out of my hair. I absolutely love it. And it dosnt damage or destroy my hair!

This is my go

This is my go to hair bleach for changing my hair color fast. I can go from purple to blue in no time. Does a great job bleaching the color out of hair. Leave as is, for a bleachy look, or throw in a spectacular shade of something that makes you happy.

Best Bleaching Product - Buy Two!

I've been using this product for years. Consistent results every time and no damage to my hair. I follow with Manic Panic Virgin Snow to get a perfect Platinum Blonde.

I highly recommend you buy two kits if it's your first application and your hair is longer than a pixie.

My mom used this

My mom used this to bleach my hair a few years back. It was her first time using bleach, as well as the first time my hair had been lightened. It turned my hair yellow, though I would expect that since I have dark brown hair. We used a blue/teal Manic Panic dye after and it turned out really pretty!

This destroys my hair

This destroys my hair but it really does do the job. I wish these were a little cheaper and more readily available at local stores. If your hair is anything but short you're going to need at least two boxes for full coverage.

Absolutely incredible, every time

I've used pretty much every drugstore brand of bleach available, and every single one has fried my hair. Since using Manic Panic's bleach, I can honestly say that my hair feels healthier than it ever was with any other product. Would absolutely recommend to anyone considering dying their hair; it's especially great for first-timers who might be concerned about damaging their hair. My hair is a very dark brown, and there have been times where I've left the bleach in for more than an hour (I know, not recommended), and my hair still didn't feel like straw afterwards.

This product is better

This product is better than some of the highly advertised products as it doesn't burn sting are chemically damaged your hair when used with directions I use this all the time to keep my colors fresh and change colors often I highly recommend this product for the people that are do it their way at home styling and hair coloring.

A favorite in our household of dyehards

This bleach is so easy to use. It comes with gloves and a cap so you really don't need anything additional. I have short hair and so does my spouse so we can usually get both of our hair bleached with one pack. I have almost black hair and this lifts it perfectly for bright colors! Does not break my hair or make it stringy. Takes about 30 minutes to lift on my head.

Works great!

I bought this because I knew that Manic Panic is a friendly name for people who want to start dying their hair. I have dark brown hair. It worked incredibly well and lifted my hair color to a light blonde.

It's easy to use and the instructions are very easy to understand.

Great product, but make sure to get more than one box.

So I finally decided to part ways with my hair salon and start coloring my hair myself. I used this box kit to remove my previous color and it worked wonderfully. It comes with everything you could need. However, it comes with a very small amount of product. I have short hair, but I barely had enough to cover my full head. I had to ask a relative to get me a separate box of bleach while they were at the drugstore. If you have long hair, make sure to get more than one box.

Best bleach I have ever used!

This is the best I have ever used. This was my first time using it, and I was hoping for a nice, even base to put my Enchanted Forest color on. It came out so even! It lifted my roots as well as the blue hair color I had on previously. I honestly could have left it blond it was so perfect. I plan on using this from now on and would recommend this product to anyone!