As women age, many of us struggle with the question, “Should I go gray or keep dying my hair?” It’s a very individual decision. Now that we’ve experienced being locked down in a global pandemic unable to go to a beauty salon for hair color services, many women are doing their own hair at home.
This post was originally published 7/2016 and updated 2/2021.
But what if you could use a non-toxic at home hair color product?
It’s a little scary to think about the chemicals we dye and spray our hair with. How do they affect us in the long run? Do they cause cancer or other health issues? We really don’t know. But if there is an alternative that is non-toxic and works, isn’t that a better solution?
Madison Reed’s hair color products may be just what you’re looking for. Their formulas don’t contain harsh ingredients like most standard hair color products. You’ll never find ammonia, resorcinol, or parabens in any of their products and they’re PPD-free.
You won’t get knocked over by strong fumes, feel itchy, or fry your hair. That’s because Madison Reed uses natural ingredients like Argan Oil, Keratin, and Ginseng Root that protect and fortify your hair.
Visit the Madison Reed website – and make sure to take their hair color quiz to determine what shade will work best for you. It will ask you questions like:
- What type of hair do you have? (straight, wavy, curly or coiled)
- What length is your hair?
- How much gray do you have?
- Is your hair color resistant to gray?
- Has it been previously treated?
- How often does it need to be colored?
- What is your current color?
- Do you want to go lighter, darker or stay the same?
After you click submit, you’ll be directed to a page that will suggest the best color options.
Mine was Positano Black. Anything having to do with Positano sounds fabulous to me.
This video shows you how to cover up stubborn grays.
I’ve also been using Madison Reed’s Color Protecting Shampoo and Conditioner. I have fine hair that has a tendency to get dry. After I wash it, my hair feels soft and luminous. The shampoo/conditioner duo locks in the color and has UV protection, which is important if you spend time in the sun. I’m definitely going to order more.
If you want to revive your hair color in between coloring, Madison Reed has a color reviving gloss that enhances the color and makes it look like you just dyed it.
Root Reboot Color Activator
Another way to cover up your gray roots is to use Madison Reed’s Root Reboot. The color Activator has a sponge tip applicator to help you avoid spills. Just dab it on your roots and in 10 minutes you’re done.
There are 6 universal hair color choices to choose from and each kit comes with liquid color, color activator, 2 pairs of gloves, a cleansing wipe, samples of shampoo and conditioner, and instructions.
Watch this video to see how easy it is!
Gray hair care
For those who love their gray hair, Madison Reed offers tips and hair color products for you too. Read about them here.
Please click here to find out more about Madison Reed products.
Do you color your own hair? Are non-toxic ingredients in your beauty products important to you? Please leave a comment below.
Well, don’t you look beautiful! I LOVE MadisonReed products!!!
Thanks so much Cheryl. It does make a difference. Glad I got a new phone to take selfies with. LOL
You look great. I love that it includes the eyebrow brush, that’s a great invention.
Thanks Rena – I love the eyebrow brush. It’s the best!
You look great either way but, wow, that touch up kit is amazing! I would be terrified to do my own color and have been using my beloved Laura for years. I can’t imagine my hair without her!
I’m the same way. Doing it myself doesn’t work for me, but touch ups are easy with the kit. However, for someone who can do their own hair, it saves money and that fact that it’s a healthy product is phenomenal.
I remember my mom trying to color her hair one and it was a disaster – and smelled. So I’ve never tried it myself and I’m sure I never will. A few weeks ago I added blondish highlights to the color I’ve been having dyed for years. I think it brightens my face a bit. You look great with your kit and color! Yay YOU!
Thanks so much Cathy. I bet your highlights look amazing!
I really need a touchup kit to help out between colorings. Those gray hairs seem to sprout just days after I’ve had my hair colored.
It really seems like it, doesn’t it? They just pop out when you least expect it.
My streaks often look orange in photos, and with my fizzy hair, kinda like Bozo. I need to find a new colorist or stop coloring my hair at all, a BIG decision.
I know what you mean. My hair has a tendency to get red. Usually, a little ash keeps that from happening. The decision not to color is life changing. For me, I’m going to keep doing it but I know women with gorgeous gray hair.
My colorist does my hair because I like to have low lights, highlights and, well, I like to have HELP! My big question is always “what colors go best with..” whatever my new color is. This summer I’m red–strawberry blondish. All makeup and fashion colors seriously changed!
That’s true. A change in hair color changes your entire palette. My mother used to be a color consultant so I’ve always stuck to my “winter” colors. And I hear you about the help. I need lots of it.
What a great idea – dark hair and gray are always at odds with each other and this looks like a great way to keep the visits to the hairdresser to a manageable time frame. Looks like you’re on a winner!
Yes, my insistence on keeping my hair dark makes the gray show up almost immediately. But it’s nice to be able to cover it up when I need to and no one can tell the difference. I love the root-touch-up.
Rebecca – I still have my kit and forgot all about it. Didn’t know it had an eyebrow brush. Will be getting that sucker out tomorrow. Your hair looks lovely!
Thanks, Cathy, yes get your kit out. You will love it. Saves you a few trips to the hairdresser, that’s for sure. And the gloss is terrific too. It revives your color when it starts to fade and makes your hair feel soft and beautiful.