Cruelty Free cosplay.Part I

So I am all for dyeing your hair for cosplay or just because and when that requires alternative colors I rely in Manic Panic semi permanent hair color.Sure there are many mixed reviews about the products but my experience with the products were great.Sure the hair dye is pretty expensive but there is a place where it is a bit less pricey  for the cost of  roughly one amplified bottle you can buy both the Bleach kit and the hair color of your choice. I am talking about Sallys.

Manic Panic Hair dye, makeup,wigs,etc...
http://www.manicpanic.biz/Default.aspx?

http://www.manicpaniccollection.com/

Sallys:
http://www.sallybeauty.com/vampire-red-hair/SBS-484002,default,pd.html?tab=tabReview 
(some colors are only available online)

Here are some examples of some characters that have alternative haircolors.Manic panic hair dye can be mixed together to alter the shade safely.

For Sailor Mercury I was thinking that After Midnight Blue was the best fit.But Shocking Blue can also be a good fit.
For Sailor Neptune Atomic Turquoise was a good fit.The color can be light and not as dark as hers but the shade can be altered with a little blue or green.
For Sailor Pluto I think that either Enchanted Forest or Green Envy can work.
Results will differ and for the best bleach your hair as light as you can.


Here is a swatch of the haircolors:

Ok so Orihime and Ichigos  hair isn't alternative but Electirc Tiger Lily is a pretty good match.

For Near Virgin Snow is a good pick.It is a toner and it works on bleached hair.I would reccomend using Flash Lightning Amplified 40 so your hair can get lighter then apply the toner so the brassiness
(if any) is no longer on your hair. Depending on your hair type you might have to bleach two times for the best results.(not on the same day,wait a few days in between bleachings).

I reccomend using a blow dryer every fifteen minutes for a few minutes for brighter long lasting color.*Be warned the color does stain so have bleach or cleaning products containing bleach at hand.Put vaseline around your hairline to prevent staining on your skin."