Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit — 8CC Dark Vivid Copper Blonde, Smart 8-Free permanent color with keratin & argan oil

Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit in 8CC Dark Vivid Copper Blonde is a salon-grade permanent hair color that delivers bold, copper-rich tones with nourishing ingredients—designed for dramatic, long-lasting all-over color and touch-ups (not for gray coverage).

This at-home color kit blends vivid pigment with a gentler, Smart 8‑Free formula so you can achieve striking copper-blonde results without several harsh traditional dye ingredients. Enriched with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract, the kit aims to leave hair feeling softer and looking shinier while providing professional-style coverage for natural, non-gray hair. Each pack contains everything needed for a complete in-home application: Radiant Cream Color, Conditioning Color Activator, gloves, cap, barrier cream, and an easy-to-follow instruction booklet.

How will this shade look on my hair?

8CC Dark Vivid Copper Blonde is a deep, warm copper with blonde luminosity designed to create an intense, vivid finish on hair that is within two shades of your natural color. Results depend on your starting level, porosity, and previous color treatments.

• Best on natural shades from dark blonde to medium brown for bold copper tones.
• Lighter or pre-lightened hair will show more luminous, brighter copper highlights.
• Color intensity may vary on previously colored or heavily porous hair; strand test recommended.

How do I use the kit for salon-style results at home?

The kit contains clear step-by-step instructions to guide you through mixing, application, timing, and rinsing to help achieve consistent results. For optimal color, follow the timing and application recommendations and perform a patch and strand test beforehand.

• Apply to dry, unwashed hair for best penetration—follow the included timing chart.
• Use gloves and barrier cream to protect skin and hands during application.
• Rinse thoroughly and condition as directed to lock in color and shine.

What makes the Smart 8‑Free formula beneficial?

The Smart 8‑Free formulation avoids eight commonly used harsh ingredients while still delivering permanent color. It’s designed to reduce exposure to certain additives, and to pair pigment with conditioning agents to help maintain hair feel and manageability after dyeing.

• Free from ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide.
• Includes keratin to support hair structure and argan oil for added smoothness and shine.
• Dermatologist-tested and Leaping Bunny certified for cruelty-free standards.

How long will the color last and how should I maintain it?

Permanent color offers long-lasting pigment, but maintenance depends on hair care, sun exposure, and washing frequency. Most customers recolor every 4–6 weeks to refresh vibrancy and roots.

• Use color-safe, sulfate-free shampoos and cool-to-lukewarm water to extend color life.
• Limit heat styling or use heat protection to preserve shine and reduce fading.
• Consider a gloss or color-depositing conditioner between application appointments for tone upkeep.

Who is this for: This Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit in 8CC Dark Vivid Copper Blonde is ideal for people seeking a bold, copper-infused permanent shade for all-over color or root touch-ups on natural, non-gray hair. It's a good fit if you want a salon-quality pigment at home with a formula that avoids several traditional harsh ingredients and includes nurturing agents to help hair look glossy and feel conditioned. If you need full gray coverage, choose a shade specifically formulated for gray or consult Madison Reed’s shade guidance.

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, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, 2-AMINO-3- HYDROXYPYRIDINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 4-AMINO-M-CRESOL. 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.