Madison Reed Radiant Permanent Hair Color Kit — 4.5NNN Barletta Brown (Darkest Warm Brown), 100% Gray Coverage, Ammonia & PPD Free

Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit in 4.5NNN Barletta Brown delivers salon-grade permanent color that targets resistant grays for full coverage while avoiding harsh ingredients like ammonia and PPD.

This at-home permanent hair color is formulated for deeply resistant grays and offers a warm, darkest-brown result enriched with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to help hair feel conditioned and look glossy. The Smart 8‑Free formula removes many commonly flagged additives, and the kit includes everything you need for precise root coverage or an all-over refresh using the same color system used in Madison Reed salons.

How does this kit achieve 100% gray coverage for stubborn grays?

The Barletta Brown shade contains extra pigment and a professional-strength developer calibrated to saturate resistant gray hair fibers for more complete, uniform coverage. Application technique and processing time also play a role—following the included instructions ensures the best payoff.

• Extra pigment level formulated for resistant, predominantly gray roots.
• Salon-strength developer for long-lasting permanent coverage.
• Clear, step-by-step directions to maximize pigment deposit and uniformity.

Is this color safe for sensitive scalps or hair damaged by previous color?

The formula is dermatologist-tested and free of ingredients like ammonia, PPD, parabens, SLS, and other common irritants, which reduces exposure to harsh chemicals. It’s enriched with conditioning agents to help hair feel softer, but anyone with a very sensitive scalp or known chemical allergies should perform the included patch test first.

• Smart 8‑Free formulation omits many common irritants.
• Keratin and argan oil help maintain hair texture during coloring.
• Patch test recommended for anyone with prior scalp reactions or allergies.

What comes in the kit and how do I use it for best results?

Each pack includes Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, a cap, barrier cream, and a detailed instruction booklet for root touch-ups or all-over color. For optimal results, work within two shades of your natural color and follow timing guidelines—most people recolor every 4–6 weeks.

• Complete kit: color cream, activator, gloves, cap, barrier cream, instructions.
• Recommended to color within two shades of your natural color for accurate results.
• Use included barrier cream and gloves to protect skin and hands during application.

How long will the color and shine last, and how should I care for colored hair?

Madison Reed uses permanent color technology, so pigment is deposited for long-lasting coverage; longevity depends on hair porosity and care routine. To extend vibrancy and shine, use sulfate-free color-safe shampoos and conditioners, limit excessive heat styling, and space touch-ups every 4–6 weeks as needed.

• Permanence depends on hair condition—proper maintenance extends vibrancy.
• Use color-safe, sulfate-free hair care and periodic deep-conditioning treatments.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and high-heat styling to preserve tone and gloss.

Who this is for: This kit is built for people with predominantly gray or resistant gray hair who want a warm, darkest-brown shade with salon-quality permanence at home. It’s also a fit for shoppers who prefer formulations free of ammonia and other common harsh additives, and who value conditioning ingredients to help leave hair feeling soft and shiny. If you have known chemical sensitivities, follow the included patch test and consult a professional as needed.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS INCI [CTFA]: AQUA/WATER, CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-25, COCAMIDE MEA, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, 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-METHYLRESORCINOL, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, M-AMINOPHENOL. 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.