This post was in partnership with Madison Reed but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend brands we genuinely love.
"Moms: the least pampered members of the family, yet the most deserving. Once we pop out those precious tiny humans, our needs and desires take a dramatic back seat. We’re sleep deprived and covered in someone else’s bodily fluids 99% of the time. Think about it—when’s the last time you covered up those cute little grays that definitely weren’t so obvious before kids? Heck, I can’t even remember the last time I just got to shower in peace, let alone visit the salon.
Our lives are overrun by the needs of everyone else around us, so it’s hard to carve out an entire afternoon to see our favorite hairstylist. And we’ve all been on the other end of an unfortunate quick drugstore box dye situation. Moms need access to hair care that’s convenient and easily attainable, and we have the ideal solution: Madison Reed.
Moms need access to hair care that’s convenient and easily attainable, and we have the ideal solution: Madison Reed.
Madison Reed is a prestige hair color company that specializes in simplifying the hair color process. They saw a gap in the industry and understood the assignment. No more choosing between spending half a day and hundreds of dollars at a salon or using traditional boxed color. Madison Reed clients have two ways to achieve a gorgeous new look: the Madison Reed Hair Color Bar or using their high-quality color at home. And both processes are so mom-friendly that three of our editors can’t stop raving about their experiences. Read on to find out why our team loves Madison Reed—plus, find a salon near you to treat yourself, too!
The Hair Color Bar
Clients can get affordable yet high-quality color applied by a licensed professional at one of Madison Reed’s 75+ and counting Hair Color Bars nationwide. Their entire color line is infused with hair loving nutrients that nourish hair while covering up 100% of those persistent grays. The Hair Color Bar has a range of services including all-over color, highlights, and toning—plus, they have an Unlimited Roots Membership Plan, with unlimited root touch-ups starting at just $60 a month!
Our Editor-in-Chief, Roberta Correia, visited the Madison Reed Hair Color Bar in Brooklyn, NY to try it out herself. Here’s what she had to say about the experience:
Source: Roberta Correia
“I’ve gotten to the point in my color journey where I can no longer cut it doing it myself at home. While my color is pretty straightforward (I’m just trying to cover grays!), I’m unfortunately very picky. I don’t like it too dark, but I want it to last and cover. My experience with Madison Reed’s Hair Color Bar got rid of all of my worries right away.
The super-welcoming space (think Millennial-friendly touches like a color-picking wall, fun purple colors, and the ability to even do your own blow out) felt like a really special way to give myself some ‘me’ time. My amazing stylist explained everything we were going to do and listened to my concerns (mainly not being too dark or one note, and keeping my hair healthy-looking) before applying the custom color and then following with a gloss.
The super-welcoming space (think Millennial-friendly touches like a color-picking wall, fun purple colors, and the ability to even do your own blow out) felt like a really special way to give myself some ‘me’ time.
Now the best part: much like other busy moms, I struggle to find time to get myself to a salon, which I would normally have to do every 4-5 weeks at this point. It’s been over six weeks and my color is still holding strong—and I can probably make it another two to three weeks before going back for a touch-up. I’ll definitely be back!”
Use Madison Reed at Home
Madison Reed‘s colorists can also help clients find their perfect shade with a free personalized color consultation. You can decide whether to have a colorist apply it at the Hair Color Bar or they can walk you through how to do it yourself at home. And when you’re in a rush and convenience is the priority, using Madison Reed’s color at home is the way to go. You can even schedule a video consult with one of their Licensed Colorist Concierges for free. Their expansive line of products covers a variety of need, whether you need a permanent all-over color, root touch-up, or a color refresh between salon visits.
When you’re in a rush and convenience is the priority, Madison Reed’s at-home coloring kit is the way to go.
“I used the Madison Reed at-home Root Perfection Root Touch Up Kit and it was so incredibly easy. I discovered it during the height of COVID when I couldn’t make it to the salon and it was a really great at-home option. The products and process are much better than standard drugstore options while the price is incredibly reasonable.” – Amanda Shapin Michaelson, Senior Manager of Brand Partnerships
“There is nothing more satisfying for a blonde than freshly-colored hair free of brassiness and faded color. That post-salon glow only lasts so long before you start to notice the hue begin to change a bit. Madison Reed’s Color Reviving Gloss is a super simple process that can be easily done in 20-35 minutes with minimal risk to your overall color. I highly recommend adding this to any color-treated hair routine for a brighter and more uniform look.” – Alexandra Pagar-Wolf, Chief of Sales and Marketing
Source: Alexandra Pagar-Wolf
Madison Reed has countless solutions for moms stuck in a hair color rut with little to no time on their hands. Whether you’d love to get out of the house for a quick root touch-up at the hands of a professional or use their high quality at-home color after the kids go to bed, Madison Reed is your fairy–or hairy–godmother. Get started here—plus, shop our favorite at-home Madison Reed products below!
When your hair needs a little pick-me-up without all the work, this color-reviving gloss is your answer. It lasts for up to eight shampoos and is full of keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to protect and pamper hair. Root touch-ups blend seamlessly with salon hair color and extends time between salon visits for up to three weeks. You get 100% gray coverage in just ten minutes! The kit includes two applications per kit and a reusable bowl and brush for easy application. Customize your shampoo and conditioner for your exact hair care and color needs. You can choose the formula that works best for you along with a color depositing shot for blonde, brunette and red hair to maintain vibrancy and reduce color fade.
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This post was in partnership with Madison Reed but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend brands we genuinely love.