The letters indicate the underlying tones - for example, Vesuvius Red, the image above with 7NCR, is a “Neutral Copper Red”. C stands for copper, A is ash, R is red, and M is mahogany. Warm tones neutralize cool tones and vice versa.

Things to love about Madison Reed: No stink, burn, or itch because they have none of the harsh chemicals found in other colors. The formula has nurturing ingredients including Argan Oil, Keratin, and Ginseng Root. Longer-lasting color than other brands. Super convenient kit contains all the tools you'll need.

Mixed Permanent Hair Colors At Madison Reed, we often mix tones, just like a master colorist. This makes colors look more naturally multi-dimensional, complements skin tone and enhances eye color.

Founded by Women "I started Madison Reed with a simple mission: to provide the best, most luxurious hair color made with ingredients you can feel good about. Our company is founded on the belief that we all deserve better.

Natural (N) shades are the ultimate gray-slayers, and gold (G) shades give great gray coverage, too.

The second two letters or numbers refer to the reflects that a hair color has - see below. "N" means natural. This is base color. "NN" means extra coverage. "A" or .1 means "ash"

The fancy brand is pricier than drugstore box dyes at $26.50 per kit on the Madison Reed site or at Ulta, or $22 each if you opt for the subscription membership (only available direct from the company), which auto-delivers a new kit every eight weeks.

Madison Reed is for women who want to color their hair at-home and would like to have access to licensed, certified colorists via email, phone or live chat.

At Madison Reed, we LOVE to talk hair color, whether it's blonde, brown, red, black, or a full head of striking silver with a dash of salt and pepper gray. We've got tips, tricks and interesting tidbits, especially when it comes to your gray hair.

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Madison Reed is an American brand of hair care and hair color products. The company has a subscription-based service through its online store as well as partnerships with Ulta, Sephora and QVC, among others. Madison Reed was founded in 2013 by Amy Errett and is headquartered in San Francisco.

Mission of the College Reed College is an institution of higher education in the liberal arts devoted to the intrinsic value of intellectual pursuit and governed by the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity.