Madison ReedRadiant Hair Color Kit | 7.5NNA Light Neutral Brown (Umbria Brown) for 100% Gray Hair Coverage | Salon Quality Permanent Hair Dye | PPD-Free & Ammonia-Free | (Packaging May Vary) 1 Pack

This hair dye is amazing!!! I’ve been allergic to other hair dyes and products, and was beginning to think I would have to just live with grays. Then I found this! No allergic reaction! Not only am I not allergic to it, but it’s a beautiful color, and makes your hair incredibly soft! No grays showing at all! I will caution some, it’s a very dark color. Perfect if you’re looking for a darker shade, and there’s little to no red in this color. I’m light skinned and have blue eyes; reds makes me look washed out, this color is striking! Highly recommend!

This has been the same hair dye I have used for the past five or so years. It is very easy to use, containing only high-quality ingredients that won't harm your hair. I personally love the beautiful red tint it adds to my hair, and I have found that it covers up even stubborn grays very well. While I wish it didn't have such a strong scent, this seems to be something that comes along with dying your hair. I have found that the dye stays in my hair for approximately 6-8 weeks before I need to worry about touch-ups.

I have been using this product off and on for a few years. I have tried several salons and no one really does the same that this product t does. It does not smell as bad as some hair colors, it is easily to apply, and the sample shampoo and conditioner provides makes my hair nice and soft. I never worry about the damage it might do, because it never has. I have gone to three different salons to have my hair colored and the prices ranged from $165-325. The price for this product is a much better deal than paying those high prices! My color never fades, does not wash out, and is as good in day 35 as day 1..

I used Light Golden Red, &7NCG, Genova Red.On the package, the color looked like an exact match for my original hair color. (I have just enough grey, here & there throughout my hair, to want to cover it... for now, anyway. Vanity... right? lol )I fell in love with Madison Reed's packaging and the thoughtfulness shown in this very complete hair color kit. The messaging in it dazzled me, as well.Using the product, I didn't care for the smell of it, but it wasn't nearly as bad as some ammonia-based hair color products. So far, so good.In addition, I was impressed by how much hair color was included. Even with long, thick hair, I was able to cover everything from the roots to the very longest tips of my hair, and do so completely.The included shampoo and conditioner were both lavish and generous. Again, as someone with very thick hair, this was appreciated.But then, fresh from the shower, I looked in the mirror.Umm...It looked like the color coverage wasn't consistent. Not even close.Worse, when my hair was dry, the color at the top of my head was spectacular, but starting at about ear level, the color was much darker.Indoors, it looks almost black. On someone as fair-skinned as me, the effect was jarring. Suddenly, every freckle and laugh line seemed more obvious. This was NOT flattering.Oddly, the ends of my hair barely took any color at all. That was fine, because naturally colored hair is usually lighter (sun bleached) at the ends.In the accompanying photo, my head is tilted, so I'm looking up. You're seeing the top of my head as well as my back. Also, that picture was taken on a slightly overcast day, so the variations in color aren't due to extreme lighting. It looks far worse indoors, but I think the photo conveys the essense of the problem.Note: It's been a few years since I was a hair model, but I picked up a lot of hair coloring tips from the pros. So, I'm still mindful of the importance of coloring my hair thoroughly and consistently, and following package directions - to the letter - for the best results.In other words, it's not as if I smothered the top of my head with hair dye, and just loosely spread the rest of my hair with far lighter coverage.Likewise, I didn't douse the middle (now darkest) band of my hair with extra color, or omit coloring the ends, either.To me, it looks like this hair color should not be used on long, previously colored hair. I'd ask for a refund if I had anything to return to the seller, but - of course - I used the complete package. So, at best, that was a waste of $30.I'm going to wait a week so my hair has time to recover, and then I'll be using an "oops!" products to remove the Madison Reed hair color. Fingers crossed, it'll restore how my hair looked before using Madison Reed's hair color. (If that doesn't work, Plan B is to streak my hair with blonde. At worst, it'll look "artsy.")I'll agree that the Madison Reed hair color at the top of my head looks exactly as I'd hoped. It's very close to the color shown on the product's packaging.The probem is: The rest of my hair looks awful.If your hair is short - and, preferably, has never been colored before - you may love Madison Reed.For me, this was an extremely distressing experience.Fortunately, I work at home. This week, only my family will see my hair.If I go out, I'll wear a hat. Then, my hair will look oddly dark with almost blonde sun-bleaching at the ends. Short-term, I'm okay with that.I was tempted to give this product two stars because the packaging was a delight to read, and the included gloves, cap, shampoo, and conditioner were wonderful extras.However, I'm so disappointed by the product itself, I have to give this one star, and share my experience with others, so they don't make a similar mistake.

About a year ago I asked a stylist to give me subtle highlights in my very brown hair, and for some reason she bleached my entire top layer. Ever since then, I have used Novara Brown 6.5NNN from here because it's the closest I have ever found to my natural color. It works well and doesn't make my scalp burn or itch, which is a plus. For this price I wish they gave you two sets of gloves and more conditioner.

I am fairly new to Madison Reed . Switched over from drug store brand at beginning of 2025. It has zero fumes and is non irritating to scalp like the cheaper brands. It feels very gentle to me. It was time for me to switch even if I have to pay more. I love the color too. Very pretty highlights as it fades. It lasts for about 3 months on me, but I often stretch it to 4 months so I only have to color 3 times a year. I'm about half gray or maybe more.

First off you’re paying for marketing, not performance. For 3X the cost of say, Clairol Nice & Easy, you get the hair color and a tiny packet of one time use, shampoo and conditioner. (Clairol conditioner comes in a 5 use reclosable tube.)After using this hair color, my hair felt all rubbery and dry. I can see why they included shampoo in the box. You really want to wash this stuff out of your hair when the process is complete. There’s nothing special about either the shampoo or conditioner. You could just use your own.Color came out OK. Can’t say if it matches the picture on the box, because there isn’t one. Even leaving it on for the full 45 minutes, this stuff struggles to penetrate my grey roots. Not a good sign.How long does it last? Well, after just three weeks, the color has faded to about 2 shades lighter. It faded more on my roots and my hair still feels weird weeks after coloring. I washed it out when the time was up, so this isn’t a case of leaving it on beyond the recommended time.The verdict? Not worth $35 for such a poor performer. If you insist on this type of formulation, I would suggest Schwarzkopf Simply Color Hair Color for around $12. It lasts just as long, costs a third of the price and it doesn’t come a plain cardboard box that looks like you got it off of Temu in China.