Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit — 2NNA Darkest Cool Black (Pescara) | Permanent, 100% Gray Coverage, Ammonia & PPD-Free

If you want a reliable at-home permanent color that mimics professional results, this one-pack kit gives a deep, cool black shade enriched with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to help hair look glossy and conditioned. The Smart 8-Free formula avoids ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide, so you can color with fewer common irritants. Each kit contains the Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, a cap, barrier cream, and step-by-step instructions—the same formula used at Madison Reed Hair Color Bars.

How does this shade perform on gray hair and regrowth?

The 2NNA shade is formulated for complete gray coverage and blends evenly for natural-looking results from roots to ends. It provides permanent pigment that stays until hair grows out, making it suitable for regular touch-ups every 4–6 weeks for most users.

• 100% gray coverage formula for seamless, uniform color
• Designed to cover regrowth and all-over refreshes
• Permanent result—lasts until hair grows out
• Recommended to stay within two shades of your natural color for best match

What makes the Smart 8-Free formula different from conventional dyes?

This kit avoids eight commonly flagged ingredients that some users prefer to skip, while still delivering salon-style permanent color. The cleaner formula is paired with conditioning ingredients to minimize dryness often associated with permanent dyes.

• Free of ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide
• Enriched with keratin to support hair strength and texture
• Argan oil adds shine and slip for smoother application
• Ginseng root extract helps leave hair feeling conditioned

How simple is the at-home application and what’s included?

The kit is packaged for straightforward home use and includes everything you need to complete one application, along with clear instructions. If you prefer professional assistance, the same formula is available at Madison Reed Hair Color Bars.

• Includes Radiant Cream Color and Conditioning Color Activator
• Comes with disposable gloves, a coloring cap, barrier cream, and instruction booklet
• Step-by-step directions designed for root touch-ups or full-head application
• Works with subscription options for regular automatic deliveries

Will this damage my hair or irritate my scalp?

The formulation focuses on nourishing ingredients and is dermatologist-tested, but individual sensitivities vary. Perform a patch test as directed and follow the enclosed instructions to reduce the chance of irritation.

• Dermatologist-tested and Leaping Bunny certified (cruelty-free)
• Conditioning agents help reduce dryness compared with some box dyes
• Always do a patch and strand test before full application
• Follow timing and aftercare recommendations in the booklet

Who is this for: This kit is best for someone wanting a deep, cool black shade with salon-quality permanence and complete gray coverage, but who prefers to avoid common harsh additives. It suits people comfortable coloring at home, those maintaining regular root touch-ups, or anyone who wants the Madison Reed Hair Color Bar formula available for home use. If your natural color is more than two shades lighter or you have special scalp conditions, consult a professional before coloring.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS INCI [CTFA]: AQUA/WATER, CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-25, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CETETH-2, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL. 20VOL AND 30VOL (LIGHTENING) ACTIVATOR INGREDIENTS: AQUA, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, OXYQUINOLINE SULFATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ETIDRONIC ACID.