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product_id: 1376320
title: "SPECIAL EFFECTS/HAIR"
brand: "special effects"
price: "265 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1376320-special-effects-hair
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Semi-permanent Vibrant blue Lasts up to 8 weeks SPECIAL EFFECTS/HAIR

**Brand:** special effects
**Price:** 265 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💥 Dare to be different with blue velvet vibes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SPECIAL EFFECTS/HAIR by special effects
- **How much does it cost?** 265 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1376320-special-effects-hair)

## Best For

- special effects enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted special effects brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy Application:** Effortlessly apply for salon-quality results at home.
- • **Long-Lasting Color:** Enjoy vibrant hues that last up to 8 weeks.
- • **Transform Your Look:** Unleash your creativity with stunning blue velvet hair!
- • **Vegan & Cruelty-Free:** Feel good about your choices with eco-friendly ingredients.
- • **Join the Trendsetters:** Be part of the bold hair movement and stand out!

## Overview

SPECIAL EFFECTS Hair Dye in Blue Velvet is a semi-permanent hair color that delivers a striking blue hue, lasting up to 8 weeks. Perfect for those looking to express their individuality, this vegan and cruelty-free formula ensures a guilt-free transformation.

## Description

1. Shampoo Hair without conditioning, then dry hair thoroughly. 2. Apply petroleum jelly around hairline and on ears. 3. Wear plastic gloves to avoid staining hands. 4. Empty desired amount into plastic bowl. (Approximately 1/2 bottle for short hair, 3/4 bottle for longer hair.) 5. Apply evenly with tint brush, just enough to saturate hair. Do not apply to scalp. 6. Comb through hair thoroughly and leave in hair for approximately 15-30 minutes. 7. Rinse dye away from face then shampoo as normal. - Colors will be more intense and last longer on bleached hair. (May last 8 weeks or longer on bleached hair.) - Colors will give a highlight effect to dark hair. - Color fades gradually with each shampoo. - Generally lasts 3 to 6 weeks depending on hair type

## Features

- special effects
- hair dye
- semi- permanent
- blue velvet
- blue hair dye

## Images

![SPECIAL EFFECTS/HAIR - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11FZPAFNVoL.jpg)
![SPECIAL EFFECTS/HAIR - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11FZPAFNVoL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

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    Great lasting color but serious texture issues!
  

*by Z***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2015*

I try my best to do my research before I try a product and I couldn't find anything negative about using Special Effects on hair that currently had dye in it. I'll go over my hair journey in hopes of someone out there having had a similar experience and knowing what may have gone awry.2 months ago I bleached my hair (dark brown) to a light gold. I did this in two stages on two different days with time in between with lots of coconut oil being used. After I let my hair rest being blonde I then dyed it with Manic Panic.Once it began to fade and I had run out of dye for touch ups, I moved to the Special Effects. I'd say my hair had about 40-50% of MP's pigment in it by the time I went do to the new color. I read the instructions, looked up online for tips, etc, before actually applying it to my hair. When I got it out of the bottle this particular color (Blue Velvet) had an inky, coppery shine to it and was much more "goopy" than the smooth texture of the manic panic.When I tried combing my hair with the dye it tangled fiercely. This was clean, dry hair without conditioner in it, per the instructions. I didn't have this problem with the other dye. So it was frustrating experience going on and also when rinsing out. I rinsed in cold water about 3 times, trying to get the grimy texture out of my hair. I ended up actually showering and shampooing it, because it was so bad. The horrible texture softened a bit, but it was still very unnerving for me - my hair wasn't this bad after I bleached it!I ended up straight up shampooing and conditioning it afterward about 4-6 times before my hair started to feel normal again. There was a good deal of bleeding the first few times, but my hands stopped getting stained and the color has persisted despite how many times I've washed it. I still have to use copious amounts of conditioner, though, more than I've ever had to before. My hair is fine, so I'm usually very sparing with conditioner, but if I don't condition the dyed parts my hair becomes a tangled mess and feels fried.Anyone else experience this? I don't know if I got a bad batch or what. :( I have yet to find someone else online with a similar experience.

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    Amazing Hair Color, Amazing Brand, Amazing Longevity; BUT KNOW HOW TO USE IT, TO MAINTAIN IT.
  

*by M***T on Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015*

I love this hair dye. It's opaque and vivid, lasts quite long compared to other brands, and all while blending 'Blue Velvet' along with Special Effects' 'Electric Blue,' I can successfully maintain a strongly vivid Royal Blue that lasts endlessly. When used alone, 'Blue Velvet' has a heavy dark-purple undertone while 'Electric Blue' looks a little too unnatural for my personal tastes. They're both still great colors, though. To keep my Royal Blue strong, I put this formula of the two blue dyes in with my regularly-used Sulfate-Free Conditioner, only ever use Sulfate-Free conditioner and shampoo, only ever wash under cold water and apply Apple Cider Vinegar regularly; leading to extremely healthy hair and an almost-never-fading outcome. BE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO TREAT YOUR HAIR BEFORE DYING IT, however.Something I can warn you about is that their Blue Velvet does fade quite quickly into purple/violet/lilac when not maintained well. Their Electric Blue fades purple as well, but lasts much longer than their Blue Velvet. The first time I put my blend of the two dyes into my hair together, [which was bleached to platinum before dying, mind you] I treated it poorly with hot water and sulfate hair products ['Bed Head: Control Freak,' to be exact] as an experiment to just see how fast it would fade. After one wash, it was Easter Purple. With this said, BE CAREFUL HOW YOU USE IT. Do not judge this dye poorly simply because you do not know how to maintain the color. Making any kind of hair dye last takes a lot of hard-work, research and effort, especially for unnatural colors, and because of it's extremely-unnatural chemical formula, Blue is most definitely one of the most difficult to upkeep. Know what you're getting into before dying it, or pastel colors will prevail.Nonetheless, this is a great brand, has a high reputation as one of the most successful for unnatural colors, and I'm happy with it. Give it a go. Highly recommended.

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    Long lasting
  

*by C***T on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2011*

After trying a couple of other blue dyes that were gone after a couple of washes, I'm happy to say that after seven weeks, the Special Effects Blue Velvet is still going strong with very little fading.  This is a very dark blue with, as other readers have noted, a slightly purple tint.  As the dye fades it loses most of the blue and turns to purple, which still looks pretty good.  I have dark brown hair so the dark blue against it is subtle enough for work, but still really fun.  To get the correct color you MUST, MUST, MUST bleach your hair to practically white before you apply the dye.  Using shampoos and conditioners for color-treated hair and skipping days in between will keep your color in as long as possible.  As for mess, I took my bottle into the salon and had it done there, but I imagine if you did it at home you'd have to only use your dark towels and be careful not to get it on anything else because I'm sure it would stain.I heard Pravana is also a good brand, but it's generally not as easy to find as  Special Effects because it's only marketed to salon professionals.  I was very happy with this brand and look forward to trying some of the other colors.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*