Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit — 5NAC Dark Chocolate Brown, 100% Gray Coverage & Smart 8‑Free Formula

Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit in 5NAC Dark Chocolate Brown is a salon-quality, Smart 8‑Free permanent dye that delivers 100% gray coverage and rich, conditioned color at home.

This at-home color kit recreates the same permanent color formula used at Madison Reed Hair Color Bars, formulated to avoid common harsh ingredients while still producing long-lasting, natural-looking results. The 5NAC shade reads as a deep, cool chocolate brown that’s best when you stay within two shades of your natural hair color. Each kit contains Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, a cap, barrier cream, and a clear instruction booklet so you can get professional-style color without a salon visit.

How does this kit cover gray hair effectively?

The Radiant formula is designed to fully saturate and blend gray strands for a seamless finish that lasts until new growth appears. It uses permanent dye chemistry paired with conditioning agents to help the pigment adhere evenly across mixed gray and pigmented hair.

• 100% gray coverage for natural-looking results
• Permanent color that grows out rather than fades unevenly
• Best outcomes when used within two shades of your natural color

What makes the Smart 8‑Free formula different?

Smart 8‑Free means this color omits eight commonly avoided ingredients—such as ammonia and parabens—while maintaining salon-grade performance. The formulation focuses on reducing exposure to certain additives without compromising on vibrancy, shine, or longevity.

• Free of ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide
• Dermatologist-tested and cruelty-free with Leaping Bunny certification
• Includes nourishing additives to support hair texture during coloring

Will this color damage my hair, and how does it protect strands?

While any permanent color changes hair chemistry, this kit includes ingredients intended to minimize dryness and maintain shine. Keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract are blended into the formula to leave hair feeling softer and looking healthier compared with standard box dyes.

• Keratin helps smooth the hair cuticle for reduced frizz
• Argan oil adds shine and immediate softness
• Ginseng root extract helps condition and support overall hair feel

How easy is application for roots, refreshes, and full dye jobs?

The kit is versatile for single-root touch-ups, full-head coverage, or rejuvenating faded color. Step-by-step instructions guide timing and technique; included tools make a clean application straightforward, even for first-time at-home dyers.

• Works for gray root touch-ups and all-over color refreshes
• Comes with gloves, cap, and barrier cream for tidy application
• Instruction booklet mirrors salon workflow for consistent results

Who this is for: This Madison Reed 5NAC Dark Chocolate Brown kit is aimed at people seeking dependable, salon-quality permanent color at home who want to avoid certain harsh additives. It’s ideal for those with some gray who want full coverage, anyone refreshing their existing dark brown shade, and customers who value conditioned, shiny results with a cleaner formulation. If you typically stay within two shades of your natural color and want a straightforward at-home routine, this kit is a practical choice.

Ingredients

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