Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit 3NNA Cool Black-Brown (Positano Black) — Permanent, 100% Gray Coverage, Ammonia-Free

Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit in 3NNA Cool Black-Brown (Positano Black) is a salon‑quality permanent dye that delivers 100% gray coverage with ash‑leaning cool tones while avoiding ammonia and several harsh additives.

This at‑home kit reproduces the same formula used in Madison Reed Hair Color Bars to refresh roots or recolor all hair with a deep, cool black‑brown. The Smart 8‑Free blend removes common household dye ingredients like ammonia and PPD, and the formula is boosted with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to help maintain softness and shine. The kit includes Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, a cap, barrier cream, and clear step‑by‑step instructions for confident application.

How true is the Positano Black shade to what I’ll see on my hair?

The 3NNA Cool Black‑Brown is designed to create a deep, cool dark brown that reads nearly black, with subtle ash undertones to reduce warmth. Final results depend on your starting color and hair porosity; staying within two shades of your natural tone gives the most predictable match.

• Shade name: 3NNA Cool Black‑Brown (Positano Black) — cool, natural dark brown that appears near‑black.
• Best when starting within two shades of your natural color for accurate results.
• Porous or previously lightened hair may reflect more ash or less depth; strand test recommended.

Can this kit fully cover gray hair and last like salon color?

Yes — the formula is engineered for full gray coverage and permanence until new growth appears. It’s the same permanent chemistry used in Madison Reed Hair Color Bars, so it provides long‑lasting color with consistent coverage when used as instructed.

• 100% gray coverage for blends to fully gray hair.
• Permanent color that fades only as hair grows out, not quickly in wash cycles.
• Includes conditioner/activator system to develop and set color like salon processes.

What makes this a gentler choice than standard box dyes?

The Radiant formula is the brand’s Smart 8‑Free system, which omits ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide. In addition, nourishing additives like keratin and argan oil help support hair texture during and after coloring.

• PPD‑free and ammonia‑free to reduce exposure to common harsh ingredients.
• Keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract for smoother, shinier results post‑color.
• Dermatologist‑tested and Leaping Bunny certified; cruelty‑free formulation.

How do I apply it at home and maintain results between appointments?

The kit contains everything needed for an at‑home application: cream color, activator, gloves, barrier cream, cap, and clear instructions. For maintenance, most people recolor every 4–6 weeks; using color‑safe shampoos and conditioners helps preserve tone and reduce fade.

• Step‑by‑step instruction booklet included for root or all‑over applications.
• Recommended recolor interval: typically 4–6 weeks depending on regrowth.
• Use color‑protecting hair care and occasional glosses to keep ash undertones vivid.

Who this kit is for: Ideal for anyone seeking a deep, cool black‑brown with dependable gray coverage who prefers a gentler permanent formula. It’s a strong option for people who color at home but want salon‑grade performance, those sensitive to common dye additives, and users looking to nourish hair while coloring. If your natural color is more than two shades lighter than this tone, consider consulting color guidance or performing a strand test for best results.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS INCI [CTFA]: AQUA/WATER, CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARETH-25, COCAMIDE MEA, CETETH-2, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 1-NAPHTHOL, 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.