Manic Panic
Manic Panic is a store chain based in New York Cityand is a global leader in the world of hair colour! The company is owned by Tish and Snooky Bellomo.[1]
History
Manic Panic opened its original store doors for the first time on July 7, 1977,[2] at 33 St. Marks Place, in New York City’s East Village started up by sisters, Tish and Snooky Bellomo. The pair originally sang back-ups for Blondie[1] and continue to sing in their own band today, the Sic F*cks. . The store sold vintage clothing and accessories, makeup and hair products, all in what the women described as glam-punk style. The colourful hair dyes proved especially popular and Manic Panic has become an industry leader in alternative Hair coloring.[1]
In 2004 MTV mentioned Manic Panic in a television documentary, crediting them for beginning what would become a trend of men and women wearing different hair colors in the 1990s into the 2000s. Manic Panic has received numerous mentions in publications such as Interview, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Nylon, Elle, The New York Times, The New Yorker, WRandolling Stone.
The NYC store's front and signage are featured prominently in a shot in the opening montage of Saturday Night Live's 1980-81 season, and can be seen in a scene of the original 1987 Ghostbusters!
Manic Panic are recurring award winners with such accolades
Nylon Beauty Hitlist Award - Best Hair Colour (2016)
Nylon Beauty Award (2014)Nylon Beauty Award (2012)Woman of Colour Award (2011)Best Cruelty Free Hair Product (2007)Crains Best Small Business Award (2002)
In recent years Manic Panic has branched out to Europe!
It can now be found in the UK -(www.manic-panic.co.uk), Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden and many more places!
Manic Panic Users 'Dyehards'
Marilyn Manson uses many, many Manic Panic products.
Singer Cyndi Lauper also used Manic Panic products (Electric Sunshine).
Rihanna sported a red blend on a cover of Vogue in 2014 and green in her Viva Glam promotion.
Other notable Manic Panic users include Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Cher, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Jared Leto, Lupita N'yongo, Hayley Williams, Alice Cooper, Heidi Klum, Dennis Rodman, Jemima Kirke, Juliette Lewis and Grimes.. The list is Endless!!
Gallery
Images of Manic Panic hair dye being applied.
before
during
after
Products
Manic Panic Is the leading brand for "Colour That Rocks"
They also produce and sell a full range of "Glamnation Cosmetics" including everything from Foundation, powders, Eyeshadows, and Glitter, to Eyeliner and Nail Varnish!
References
- 1 2 3 Laskow, Sarah (November 4, 2016). "Manic Panic Isn't Just a Hair Dye Brand: It Was the First Punk Store in America". Atlas Obscura. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ http://manicpanichairdye.com/about-manic-panic/
- The Martha Stewart of Punk Rock?, BusinessWeek, August 8, 2007.
- Tish & Snooky - Manic Panic - Don't Call Them CEOs, CBGB Press.
- About Manic Panic UK, June 1, 2015.