Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit — 3.5NNN Darkest Brown-Black, 1 Pack | Permanent, 100% Gray Coverage

This at-home coloring kit combines an advanced Smart 8-Free formula with nourishing botanicals to refresh roots, cover stubborn grays, or recolor all-over with a deep, natural darkest brown-black shade. The package includes Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, a mixing cap, barrier cream, and an easy-to-follow guide—bringing the same formula used in Madison Reed Hair Color Bars into your bathroom. The color is enriched with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to help maintain softness and shine while minimizing the dry, brittle feeling typical of conventional permanent dyes.

How does this kit handle stubborn gray and full-coverage needs?

The 3.5NNN shade is formulated with extra pigment for maximum gray coverage, designed specifically for hard-to-cover, mostly gray roots or full-head coverage. It uses a permanent oxidative system to penetrate and deposit rich pigment for long-lasting results.

• 100% maximum gray coverage for resistant grays
• Extra pigment concentration in the Knockout Collection shade
• Permanent formula for durable, even color
• Best results when within two shades of your natural color

What ingredients are in the formula and why do they matter?

Madison Reed’s Smart 8-Free approach omits eight common harsh ingredients—no ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, or titanium dioxide—so you get permanent color without many typical irritants. The dye also contains keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to help maintain manageability and a smooth-looking finish after coloring.

• Keratin helps support strand strength and reduces frizz appearance
• Argan oil adds surface shine and softness
• Ginseng root extract helps condition the scalp and hair feel
• Free of eight common harsh additives for gentler application

How easy is it to use at home, and what’s included in the kit?

The kit is designed for at-home application with step-by-step instructions and all necessary tools, mirroring the salon formula used in Madison Reed Hair Color Bars. It’s suitable for root touch-ups, full color refreshes, and blendable results when following timing and mixing directions.

• Included: Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, cap, barrier cream, instruction booklet
• Simple mixing and application—follow printed timing for consistent results
• Dermatologist-tested and Leaping Bunny certified (cruelty-free)
• Subscribe & Save option for regular 4–6 week touch-ups

What kind of results and maintenance should I expect?

Expect a deep, natural-looking darkest brown-black with salon-quality permanence and a conditioned finish when used as directed. Color longevity depends on hair porosity, exposure to sun and chlorine, and frequency of washing—many customers recolor every 4–6 weeks to maintain intensity and root coverage.

• Rich, even deposition for natural-looking darkest brown-black
• Conditioned finish thanks to keratin and argan oil
• Maintenance: color-safe shampoo and reduced sun/chlorine exposure recommended
• Typical recolor cadence: every 4–6 weeks for most users

Who is this for: This kit suits anyone seeking a dependable permanent color that covers resistant grays and delivers salon-grade results at home, especially those who prefer formulas without common harsh additives and want added conditioning benefits. It’s best for people staying within two shades of their natural color and for clients who want easy root touch-ups, full coverage, or periodic all-over refreshes with a professional-quality finish.

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, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 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, P-METHYLAMINOPHENOL SULFATE, 2-AMINO-4- HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, 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.