Madison Reed, Walnut Creek

Although coloring hair at home is convenient and less expensive than going to a salon, the lack of personal service and often fast-fading color leave something to be desired. That's where Madison Reed comes in. After visiting the easy-to-use website and answering some questions about your hair and the color you want, colorists help determine the fortifying hair color that's right for you. They then ship ammonia-free hair color that's better for you and lacks the aggressive smell of many other at-home applications. And, because their color is made with micropigments and includes argan oil and ginseng root, color lasts longer and leaves hair healthier.

For an in-person experience, visit Madison Reed Color Bar locations in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City. Licensed colorists apply root touch-ups and hair glosses using the same Madison Reed products for a fraction of the time and money spent at traditional salons. At Madison Reed Color Bar, all your personalized hair color information lives on your account, so if you love your color, it can be delivered directly to your door next time.