Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit | 5NGM Dark Cinnamon Brown (Catania Brown) for 100% Gray Hair Coverage | Salon Quality Permanent Hair Dye | PPD-Free & Ammonia-Free | (Packaging May Vary) 2 Pack

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..

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!

I’ve tried a lot of at-home hair color brands over the years, but Madison Reed 5NNN is by far one of the best—especially for covering stubborn greys. The color is deep, natural-looking, and leaves my hair feeling soft and healthy, not dry or brittle like with some other dyes.The 5NNN shade is perfect if you’re looking for a rich, neutral brown with no red or gold undertones. It gave me beautiful, even coverage from root to tip, and it blended seamlessly with my natural hair. I also love that the formula is free of ammonia and harsh chemicals—it doesn’t have that overwhelming chemical smell, and it’s gentle on my scalp.The kit comes with everything you need, including barrier cream and cleansing wipes, which makes the whole process super easy and mess-free. I’ve already repurchased and plan to stick with this brand long-term.Highly recommend if you want salon-quality results at home!

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.

I recently tried the Madison Reed hair color kit, and while the quality of the product was good, I found it hard to justify the high price. The color itself came out vibrant and natural-looking, and I appreciated that the formula didn’t have a harsh smell like many other brands. It was also nice that the kit included all the tools needed for application, making the process easy and mess-free.That said, the results weren’t significantly better than other more affordable options I’ve tried. While I like the idea of premium ingredients and less harsh chemicals, I’m not sure the difference is worth the higher cost for someone who colors regularly.Overall, it’s a solid option if you’re willing to splurge, but there are more budget-friendly alternatives that deliver similar results