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DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison Reed

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Hair color is something that I usually have done in a salon. It had been a while, though, and my hair was definitely in need of some brightening up. Thanks to this sponsored opportunity with Madison Reed, I was able to do my own hair color in the comfort of my own home.

DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison Reed

DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison Reed

I am so far from a hair stylist it’s not even funny. Seriously, I shock myself if I can manage to create a decent side braid. So I have always been a little nervous to try to color my own hair. After reading up on how to use Madison Reed hair color, I felt comfortable enough to give it a try.

DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison ReedThis is my before and after shot. Ignore the fact that I clearly miss the same section every time I curl my hair. WTH?

To figure out the hair color that’s best for you, Madison Reed has a quick questionnaire to fill out. Based on your hair type and skin tone, they match you with your suggested hair color. For me that color was Bologna Blonde. I was a little turned off by that name at first because I thought of a bologna sandwich. A friendly Madison Reed rep quickly assured me that Bologna is a city in Italy. All of their hair colors are named after Italian cities. That made me feel a lot better!

DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison Reed

The kit arrived in a well-organized box that gave me everything I needed. The instructions are clearly printed on the box. It really is a simple and quick process, easily completed in under an hour.

DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison ReedFull disclosure: I edited these pics late at night and got carried away with the airbrushing. I seriously wiped out all my wrinkles and zits and feel like a big faker. I didn’t touch the hair color, though.

Since I already have color-treated hair, I focused on just my roots. I did end up putting the color on my entire head, but left it on for a shorter time period. My intention with this was to create a little bit of an ombre affect. Again, I am so far from a professional that I was nervous throughout the entire process! That was totally unnecessary, though. They had matched me with the perfect color to just brighten up my hair without any dramatic changes.

    

DIY Hair Color at Home with Madison Reed

My end result was just a subtle brightening that I really like. Nothing too crazy, and I had no reason to be nervous about doing it myself. It actually would be difficult to screw up. I will feel comfortable doing my own hair color with Madison Reed in the future!

Take the Madison Reed color quiz and let me know which hair color is suggested for you!


About Jennifer

Jennifer is the founder of A Magical Mess. She is married to a wonderful man, and together they live with their three rescue dogs. Jen is an entrepreneur at heart. Hobbies and interests include working, reading, playing word games, and learning new things.

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Comments

  1. Rosie says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Wow – you have such gorgeous hair! This hair coloring seems wonderful, the color is so pretty! I’d like to check this out!

    • Jennifer says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      Thank you so much!!! 🙂 It really is easy and even my hubby said it looks professional!

    • Jennifer says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      I also forgot to mention how crazy soft and healthy my hair feels now! With the included shampoo and conditioner, my hair actually feels healthier than when I started!

  2. Shauna says

    October 12, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I love it… It says I should go Venezia Brown… maybe I should check it out… thanks so much

  3. Nicole Dz says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I love your long luscious hair! The color is so pretty too, I naturally have dark brown hair and have always just stuck with the color, I am too scared in a way to even try anything new now, although it is always pondering in the back of my head over the years, when I was younger teen I tried coloring at home once or twice, and I don’t even remember how it turned out. I love the convenience of it though and this kit is so well organized. Love that.

    • Jennifer says

      October 13, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Thank you so much!!! I know, any dramatic color changes are always scary. I see the trendy purples and colors in these days, but way too nervous to try them! I love that Madison Reed is easy, though! Very helpful.

  4. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Hair color sure has come a long way. It’s nice to be able to get great color like this at home and not have to spend hours at the salon to get it.

  5. Jen Temcio says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. My hair and complexion are very similar to yours, so I’ll definitely be giving this a try. You look great!

  6. Stacey - Craft Blogger says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I have blond hair, and I’ve always had a terrible time coloring it. It always comes out brassy and weird. Maybe Madison Reed can help me with that. It seems like they’ve got a great system. You pictures have definitely got me thinking about it.

  7. Dawn says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I’m loving this. I always get my hair professionally colored, but I hate paying the big bucks. I’m definitely going to give this a shot. Your hair came out SO gorgeous.

  8. Linda Bradshaw says

    October 17, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    I have thought about coloring my hair. I am 40 and have never done it yet. Maybe now is the time.

  9. Libby's Library says

    October 17, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I’ve heard about this brand, but I’ve never used it. Sure would save me a lot of money!

  10. Meagan says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    What pretty, long hair! How cool to have a hair coloring system you can trust and do from home! I’m sure it saves a lot of money without sacrificing the look!

    • Jennifer says

      October 17, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks so much!! I need to get some cut off though…getting a little too long!

  11. Dee Mauser says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    After having a horrible experience in a salon about 15 years ago I haven’t stepped foot in one since. I’ve colored my own hair ever since. It’s much cheaper and less stressful.

  12. Angela S says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    You’r hair looks great! I love the golden color and am impressed how even the color is, especially considering how much hair you have.

  13. Jennifer Williams says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    You did a great job, especially with the length of your hair. I always miss some when I try to color mine myself.

  14. Shauna says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    You look great… love the new color… and it looks really healthy, not like you just colored it. Will totally be checking them out…

  15. Amanda says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    Wow it looks so natural! I took the quiz and it said Veneto Light Brown – 7NVA

  16. Paula says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    It looks fantastic and so natural! Your hair looks so healthy too!

  17. Dawn McAlexander says

    October 18, 2014 at 12:00 am

    Oh wow! Your hair looks gorgeous! I need to do my hair soon. I will have to check this product out.

  18. Liz Mays says

    October 18, 2014 at 12:17 am

    I would have been completely nervous too! I’m really glad it turned out so nicely. Seriously, it looks great!

  19. Aimee Smith says

    October 18, 2014 at 12:51 am

    This looks really easy to do! I always get so nervous to do my hair at home!

  20. Jenn says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:00 am

    You have such awesome hair! I have used Madison Reed once before. I was really impressed with the fact that it didn’t stink up the house and my hair was super soft after!

  21. Stacie says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Oh my goodness! Your hair is beautiful! Even before coloring!

  22. Autumn @MamaChallenge says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Your color looks great! And kudos that you can do it yourself! I’ll have to look at this!

  23. Amy says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I think your hair looks great! The blonde really suits you well.

  24. Shasta says

    October 19, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Your hair looks great. I am always scared to try to do it myself so pay the insane salon prices.

  25. Krista says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:27 am

    That is a beautiful color on you! I have always dyed my hair at home. So much cheaper and not as hard as it looks!

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