Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit — 6.5NNN Medium Brown (Novara Light Brown), 100% Gray Coverage, PPD‑Free

This one-pack color kit brings the same professional formula used in Madison Reed Hair Color Bars to your home, combining deep pigment with conditioning botanicals. The Smart 8-Free formula avoids common harsh additives while adding keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract so hair looks glossy and feels softer after coloring. Ideal for root touch-ups or a full color refresh, this shade gives a medium brown base with warm, golden undertones.

How does this shade perform on stubborn gray hair?

The formula contains extra pigment to penetrate tough gray strands, created specifically for high-coverage needs. You can expect consistent coverage when you follow the timing and application steps in the booklet. For very resistant white hair, sectioning and saturating roots thoroughly improves results.

• Engineered for high-opacity gray coverage
• Extra pigment concentrated at the roots
• Simplified step-by-step guide for even saturation
• Recommended for users within two shades of their natural color

Will this formula damage my hair?

Madison Reed’s permanent color is formulated to minimize harsh chemicals while still providing long-lasting results, and it includes conditioning ingredients to reduce dryness. The kit is free of ammonia, PPD, parabens, phthalates, SLS, resorcinol and titanium dioxide, helping preserve hair integrity during the process.

• Keratin helps strengthen and restore hair surface
• Argan oil adds shine and smoothness
• Ginseng root extract supports scalp and strand vitality
• Dermatologist-tested and Leaping Bunny certified for peace of mind

How easy is it to use at home for full color or root touch-ups?

The kit includes everything needed for at-home application: color cream, color activator, gloves, a conditioning cap, barrier cream, and an illustrated instruction booklet. Timing and precise sectioning are the main steps to follow—roots first for touch-ups, or even application from roots to ends for a full color refresh.

• Includes mixing and application supplies in one box
• Clear timing instructions reduce guesswork
• Works for both targeted root coverage and all-over color
• Most users recolor every 4–6 weeks for maintenance

How long will the color last and what maintenance is needed?

As a permanent color, this formulation deposits long-lasting pigment that fades gradually over time rather than washing out abruptly. Color life depends on hair porosity, washing frequency, and aftercare products; using sulfate-free, color-safe shampoos and periodic conditioning treatments extends vibrancy.

• Permanent pigment for durable color retention
• Best results when avoiding heavy clarifying shampoos immediately after coloring
• Touch-ups typically every 4–6 weeks for roots
• Use color-care products to maintain shine and tone

Who is this for: This Radiant Hair Color Kit is built for people who want professional-level permanent color at home, especially those dealing with abundant or stubborn grays who need full, dependable coverage. It suits anyone seeking a warm medium-brown shade with golden undertones while avoiding common harsh additives. If your natural color is within about two shades of 6.5NNN, and you want conditioned, glossy results plus clear application guidance, this kit is a good fit.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS INCI [CTFA]: AQUA/WATER, CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-25, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CETETH-2, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, N,N-BIS(2 HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE. 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.