Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit — 2NNA Darkest Cool Black, Permanent Cream Color with Full Gray Coverage and Conditioning Oils

Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color in 2NNA Darkest Cool Black is a permanent at-home hair dye that gives full gray coverage and a cool, intense black shade while using a gentler, Smart 8‑Free formula.

This single-pack kit recreates the same base formula used in Madison Reed Hair Color Bars, reformulated to avoid common harsh additives. The formula is enriched with conditioning nutrients to help maintain shine and manageability, and it’s built for versatile application whether you’re touching up roots or refreshing all-over color.

How does this color give full gray coverage without feeling harsh?

The Radiant Cream Color is a permanent oxidative color designed to fully mask gray while depositing vibrant pigment. The Smart 8‑Free formulation omits several commonly criticized ingredients, and conditioning additives help keep hair from feeling stripped after processing.

• Permanent oxidative dyeing for long-lasting coverage
• Enriched with keratin, argan oil and ginseng root extract
• Designed to cover 100% gray hair for a uniform result
• Dermatologist-tested and cruelty-free for added reassurance

What results should I expect using 2NNA Darkest Cool Black at home?

Expect a deep, cool-toned black that reads natural and dense when applied correctly, especially if you stay within two shades of your natural color. Results last until regrowth, and many users recolor roots on a roughly 4–6 week cadence to maintain a fresh appearance.

• Cool, neutral to blue-black finish with high pigment payoff
• Even coverage across roots and mid-lengths when applied as directed
• Color persists until new growth appears; touch-ups recommended every 4–6 weeks

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

The kit contains everything needed for an at-home application: premeasured Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, a protective cap, barrier cream, and step-by-step instructions. The process mirrors professional steps but is packaged for a straightforward home routine.

• All-in-one kit: color cream, activator, gloves, cap, barrier cream, instructions
• Clear step-by-step directions for roots, full-head, or refresh applications
• Subscription option available for regular deliveries and convenience

Is this formula safer for hair compared to traditional box dyes?

Madison Reed’s Smart 8‑Free label means the product avoids eight specific ingredients commonly found in hair dyes, which some consumers prefer to skip. Rather than promising health benefits, the formula focuses on reducing exposure to those additives and adding conditioning components to support hair feel and appearance.

• Free from ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide
• Contains nourishing agents to help retain shine and softness after coloring
• Leaping Bunny certified and dermatologist-tested for ethical and safety standards

Who this is for: This kit is aimed at people seeking a salon-quality permanent black shade at home with complete gray coverage and who prefer formulations that avoid certain harsh additives. It’s a good fit for those who regularly touch up roots or refresh all-over color and want a product that includes conditioning ingredients to reduce dryness. If you have very light natural hair (more than two shades lighter) or have significant prior chemical processing, consult guidance or a professional before use to ensure the shade and formulation are appropriate for your hair goals.

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.