Ideas

How Madison Reed Saved This Mother-of-the-Bride’s Hair for the Big Day

Exclusive access to expert wedding planning advice and resources from top industry professionals.
  Your big day definitely isn’t the time for a bad hair day! We spoke to this mother of the bride about how she prepped her on-the-way-to-gray tresses for her daughter's wedding. So, read on, moms, or share this with your own MOB: How Madison Reed Saved This Mother-of-the-Bride’s Hair for the Big Day DELMORE CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY When my daughter announced her engagement to her boyfriend of six years at a family gathering, no one was surprised. And the extravagant wedding she was already dreaming about didn’t come as a shock either… Just a few weeks after saying “yes,” she knew exactly how she wanted everything (and everyone) to look. Strapless silk dresses for the bridesmaids, white hydrangeas for the tables, and everyone’s hair and makeup done by her favorite salon. And speaking of hair, my hair—which was once a rich brunette—had been steadily graying for about two years when my daughter shared the big news. I used to run to the salon as soon as I saw a single silver strand, but I started to notice the dye was drying out my hair, and my budget... When I mentioned this to my daughter, who thought a touch up would be a good idea before wedding photos, she insisted I try a company called Madison Reed that delivers custom-matched hair color you can apply at home. It’s ammonia-free salon quality color with ingredients you can feel good about. I did some research on my own and found out that their formula is not only free of ammonia, but also parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, and gluten. Plus, it’s infused with nutrient-­rich keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to protect your hair (and not destroy it!). The color is designed to look natural with multi-dimensional tones, and I was even able to have a free consultation with one of their expert colorists if I needed advice about my particular shade. With just seven weeks until the wedding, I didn’t have time to risk totally screwing up the big day photos, so I logged onto Madison-Reed.com and completed a color-matching quiz, which asked me questions about how much gray I had in my hair and if I wanted to go lighter, darker, or stay the same shade. It came up with Modena Brown, which looked pretty close to my natural color. It said it had maximum gray coverage, too, so I decided to order one box for $24.95 to try it out. When the box arrived, it was super easy to apply-—with no drips or bad smell-—and the process took less than an hour. My hair came out feeling soft and luxurious, and the best part: no more grays! My daughter’s wedding was absolutely beautiful, and I have to say her photos were, too. We were both so happy that I decided to cover my gray--and I look and feel better than ever! Update: The experts at Madison Reed want to help you find your perfect color, too. Follow this link to get salon-quality hair color at home!
More like this
Plan your wedding like a pro.
Follow
Join our newsletter: