Question 1

What is a Madison Reed “Hair Color Bar”?

Accepted Answer

At Madison Reed Hair Color Bars, licensed colorists provide salon-gorgeous hair color for a fraction of the price - and in less time - than a typical salon. At our Hair Color Bars, guests can choose from a variety of services using our Madison Reed hair color line. Services include Permanent or Demi Permanent Color as All-Over Color, Roots only, Semi-Permanent Gloss, Highlights, and more – delivered with love by our pro colorists. You can easily book an appointment online or through our app - and walk-ins are welcome. We have over 90 locations nationwide, and you can be confident knowing you will get the same gorgeous results no matter where you go!

Question 2

What's so special about Madison Reed Hair Color?

Accepted Answer

Madison Reed Hair Color uses a Smart 8-Free formula. Everything we make is free of ammonia, PPD, resorcinol, parabens, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide. Our award-winning color is crafted in Italy according to strict European Union (EU) safety standards for hair color formulation—we will never use certain potential ingredient offenders in our formulas. Instead, we're proud to use ingredients that nourish your hair. Additionally, everything we make is Leaping Bunny Certified, the international gold standard of cruelty-free beauty.

Question 3

Does Madison Reed cover grays?

Accepted Answer

Madison Reed’s Radiant Hair Color offers 100% gray coverage. Our “Knockout” shades offer maximum coverage for the most stubborn or resistant grays. These shades include NNN or NNA in the shade name. Our classic shades offer dimensional results with up to 100% coverage. These shades offer tones such as gold, mahogany, red, copper, ash, and more.

Question 4

How long do appointments last at Madison Reed Hair Color Bars?

Accepted Answer

Appointment length at a Hair Color Bar varies based on the type of service you get, as well as the length and thickness of your hair. We offer a variety of hair color services with Permanent or Demi Permanent color, including All-Over Color, Roots only, Semi-Permanent Gloss, Highlights, and more. Since our pro colorists are focused only on giving hair color services and gorgeous results, appointments take less time than at a typical salon. We even have a self-service blow-dry station if you choose not to book a blowout after your color service. Most color services take approximately one hour and 30 minutes, while highlights can take a bit longer.