Manic Panic Style Asylum

Los Angeles, United States

4.4

Closed now

12 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 323-951-1513
Website:
www.manicpanic.com
Address:
7378 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Fairfax
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 miLa Brea
1.4 miHollywood/Highland
1.9 miHollywood/Vine
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Los Angeles) 00:31 Friday, 13 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Manic Panic Style Asylum offers a unique selection of counter culture hair products, cosmetics, clothing, and accessories. We’re your one stop rock’n’roll shop.

History

Established in 1977.

Tish & Snooky’s Manic Panic NYC Style Asylum is the new location for Manic Panic West… recently moved from Venice Beach to the Melrose Ave. shopping district. Manic Panic West is the flagship store owned by the original Tish & Snooky of the original Tish & Snooky’s Manic Panic NYC. This west cost location first opened it’s doors on July 7, 2006 and has since become a Los Angeles staple. The original Manic Panic was the very first punk store in America founded by ex-​Blondie members Tish & Snooky in New York City in 1977. You can read more about Manic Panic’s full story on our website: www​.man​ic​panic​.com

Meet the Business Owner

Tish and Snooky B.

Business Owner

It all began in 1977 when two N.Y.C. born sisters Tish and Snooky, at the time singers in the original Blondie lineup, added some extra ambition to their rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. They gathered up some of their clothing designs and with a $ 500 loan from their mom, opened America’s very first punk-​style boutique on NYC’s infamous St. Mark’s Place. Mom coined the name «MANIC PANIC», as her two daughters rocked by night and became business proprietors by day. New York had never seen anything as cool as MANIC PANIC.

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12 reviews of Manic Panic Style Asylum

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Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
So glad this store is down the street from me. The girls are always very sweet and the store has great items. I always know I am gonna find something to buy!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I have a black, dark purple, pastel purple balayage –rather I had. I didn’t follow my amazing new stylist’s instructions and have washed my hair in hot water multiple times because I couldn’t stand a cold shower at first. Well, I’ve learned my lesson and planned to take her advice and buy a purple dye to mix in with my (purple) conditioner to help extend what I have left of the purples.
I am so happy I found Manic Panic’s retail store! I have been looking for their products in store at places like Ulta and haven’t had any luck. By sweet coincidence I was on Melrose and noticed the storefront of Manic Panic and immediately made a bee line for it.
It’s a small store but don’t be fooled; it has every hair product anyone with (or wanting!) colored hair, could need. I was greeted instantly upon stepping through the door by (in my head’s version) a Tokidoki mermaid. I wish I had grabbed her name because she was very helpful when I asked for a recommendation as to which purple jar I should get. She also educated me about why purple is the hair color that fades the fastest.
Manic Panic — Violet Night (Vegan!):
I bought their semi permanent hair color cream ($ 12) because I plan on changing my color again next month :)
Place rating: 5
Basel, Switzerland
Cute little store, with nice gothic clothings. Staff was really friendly and gave us some tips where to go out in Los Angeles. Thumps up
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I’ve been in here twice to pick up some hair color. I’m trying to be hip and jump on this awesome bright hair trend. The girl who works in here (I didn’t get her name — :-(with teal/​green hair) is AWESOME. Both times she really took her time with me to explain the process and what to expect. She even helped me picks great color that will work (show up) with my darker hair. Great place and great service! Thank you!
Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, CA
This place is rocker heaven they have koooool hair dye, leather jackets, wild t-​shirts and apparel and some rocker vintage punk mags the cashier is really friendly and they will special order stuff if they do not have it in stock they have kool belts and wristbands too etc etc… soooo cum on by they would luv too help you with your shopping needs…
Place rating: 5
Reseda, CA
I loved my experience at Manic Panic. Marley cut my hair and she was very nice and more importantly, I LOVED the haircut she gave me. It is perfect. I wanted a little more of a punk hairstyle, which honestly isn’t really my style and she compromised and gave me a really hip cut that is more my style. I really love it. I have to say that I have been looking for a place to give good/​hip cuts at a reasonable price. 40 dollars is very reasonable.
I will be back! Thanks again, Marley
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
What an awesome find! My daughter has been dying for a certain hair style and after she attempted to do it herself I was in a panic. Not to mention her graduation was only a week away! We searched for the perfect salon and we found manic panic to be exactly what we were looking for. We did show up late cuz I had no idea the salon was on the boardwalk even tho I’ve been there a million times. Marly was patiently waiting when we arrived not to mention she was the perfect fit for the style and cut we were looking for. I didn’t know what to expect but Marly knew exactly what my little girl wanted and that was a plus for me. Not only did she completely keep me calm but made my little girl so excited to find her. I can’t say enough on how awesome Marly was! Not only did she give a cut but also educated my little girl on the hair cut and also took the time to show her how to do it herself. From teasing to hairspray to proper maintenance of the style. There wasn’t a dull moment from the minute we arrived. They were a match made in heaven! I can’t thank Marly enough not only did we leave there with my little girl singing her praises but she made her graduation pictures come out great with her new haircut!!! Thank you so much Marly for my daughters Johnny Thunders do and for an awesome experience she can’t wait to see u again:) Stay Golden…
Place rating: 4
Torrance, CA
Its a shame that this store is tucked away on the venice boardwalk. They have cute clothes and accessories. I believe its one of the only if not THE only Manic Panic retail stores. I know other places carry their product but this is their own store. I am a frequent hair dyer so i can spend a lot of money in this place.
If you like Manic Panic, you should stop by. They carrie all their make, hair dye, and nail polish. It’s a sub-​culter girls wet dream!
Place rating: 1
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
I went to this place to get my hair done.(COLOR ONLY).
My hair was already dark brown. I asked for all black with red streaks.
It took her 6 HOURS!!! WTF? Did not use no toner nor conditioner. she wasn’t going to blow dry nor flat iron it! Shitty flat iron… There was black dye on my ears… my forehead and on the back of my neck!!! And she didn’t even take it off! I had to go home to scrub it off!
I paid $ 135.00 for this!!! What a rip-​off!
I cried when I got home…
The hair color came out some what decent…
Pissed!!!
Place rating: 5
Carmichael, CA
Store stocks all my favorite shades of mayhem. When I need color, this is the place I count on. And count your dollars only 7 buck all day beachfront parking next door? This is LA and I am stoked there’s a lot nearby.
Place rating: 4
Santa Monica, CA
Quirky store hidden in the brick Gingerbread Courtyard off the boardwalk. I walked here with purpose after direction from a local hair salon on where to get these hair extensions I wanted.
The store carries all sorts of funky, goth chic accessories, makeup and wear. There’s a current focus on Halloween costumes, but I suppose if you ever wanted something cool and were close by, it won’t hurt to stop in to check out the items. I ended up getting the extensions I wanted, plus a nifty $ 5 ring.
The girl behind the counter was nonchalant at first and friendly/​conversational near the end. Some (definitely tourist) people walked by and commented on the store name in a somewhat degrading fashion, and the girl made a, if anything, comparably belittling reply. I like it — a rock punk store with attitude and items to match!
Place rating: 4
El Paso, TX
While this may not be as big as the one in NYC this was definitely a treasure for me to find when I was visiting Venice Beach. The staff was really friendly, they even had some sales going on for all the blue merchandise. I wanted to buy alot of things but was trying to keep my budget tight. I did leave with a wonderful Misfits cardigan and a complimentary nail polish. Can’t wait to visit California again and will definitely make another stop here.