Madison Reed Radiant Permanent Hair Color Kit — 8.5NNA Dark Neutral Blonde (Lusia Blonde), 100% gray coverage, PPD-free

Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit in 8.5NNA Dark Neutral Blonde (Lusia Blonde) is a PPD-free, ammonia-free permanent hair dye formulated to deliver salon-grade, 100% gray coverage while nourishing hair with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng extract.

This at-home permanent hair color from Madison Reed offers a professional-strength formula designed to cover resistant grays and refresh all-over color using their Smart 8-Free approach. The kit is part of the Knockout Collection, made without common harsh ingredients, and includes everything needed for application: color cream, activator, gloves, cap, barrier cream, and clear instructions. Results mimic in-salon color when you follow the shade guidance and application timing.

How does this shade perform on stubborn gray roots?

The 8.5NNA (Lusia Blonde) is formulated with increased pigment intensity to penetrate and fully conceal resistant gray hair. It’s intended to provide even, opaque coverage for mostly-gray regrowth or isolated stubborn strands when used as directed.

• Extra pigment in the Knockout Collection specifically targets resistant grays.
• Permanent formula ensures long-lasting opacity compared with semi-permanent options.
• Best results when applied to roots or all-over within the recommended processing time.

Is the formula gentle enough for regular touch-ups?

Madison Reed’s Smart 8-Free formula avoids ammonia, PPD, parabens and other common harsh additives, reducing exposure to strong chemicals during repeat applications. The color is also enriched with conditioning ingredients to help hair feel softer and look shinier after color.

• Free of ammonia, PPD, parabens, phthalates, SLS, resorcinol, gluten, and titanium dioxide.
• Contains keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to help maintain hair texture and shine.
• Dermatologist-tested and cruelty-free for added user confidence.

What comes inside the kit and how easy is application?

The kit includes all standard components for a home permanent color service and a clear instruction booklet that walks you through mixing, application, development time, and rinsing. Users familiar with at-home color will find the process straightforward; beginners can follow the step-by-step guide for predictable results.

• Contents: Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, cap, barrier cream, and instructions.
• Clear mixing and timing directions tailored to root touch-ups or full-head applications.
• Recommended color matching within two shades of your natural hair for best outcome.

How long does the color last and how often will I need to recolor?

As a permanent hair color, the shade deposits lasting pigment that resists quick fading, but like all permanent dyes, it gradually grows out at the roots and softens over many shampoos. Many customers recolor every 4–6 weeks depending on hair growth, gray level, and desired shade intensity.

• Permanent dye provides durable color, with gradual root growth rather than immediate fading.
• Typical reapplication interval: about 4–6 weeks for root touch-ups.
• Use color-safe shampoos and conditioners to extend vibrancy between applications.

Who is this for: This Madison Reed 8.5NNA Radiant Hair Color Kit is best suited for people seeking a neutral dark blond tone (Lusia Blonde) that reliably conceals stubborn gray hair and who prefer a formula without PPD or ammonia. Ideal for users who want salon-quality permanent coverage at home, appreciate conditioning ingredients in their color, and plan routine root maintenance within a month or two.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS INCI [CTFA]: AQUA/WATER, CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-25, COCAMIDE MEA, CETETH-2, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, 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.