How To Choose The Best Color Of Red Hair For Your Skin Tone

Ready for a drastic hair change: what about red hair? This color definitely makes a lasting impression and there are so many shades to choose from! Changing your hair color is a big decision and going for red will certainly make a bold statement.

Ruby Red

by @hugosalon

See how this model's hair unfolds in waves of dark ruby red, a captivating color that weaves a tale of mystery and elegance. This dramatic color is very intense and goes well with light blue or green eyes and a paler skin tone. It also accentuates the grace of the poised woman. Ideal for those who embrace their allure with confidence!

Styling Tip: Style this long hair with a half-up twist to let its luscious locks flow.

Mahogany Red

by @hugosalon

This deep reddish brown shade is a great choice for those with brown, blue, or green eyes and a fair or medium complexion.

Deep Maroon

by @hairsoakedinbleach

Cascading in luxurious waves, this girl's hair is a symphony of deep maroon - a hue that dances between the boldness of ruby and the mystery of twilight. Breathing life into each strand, this color is perfect for ladies with cool undertones, illuminating their features with an enigmatic glow.

Maintenance Tip: To preserve this color's vibrancy, indulge in sulfate-free cleansers and weekly hydration masks.

From Red to Peach Ombre with Dark Roots

by @hairbykristinamarie

These tresses, crafted by Kristina Dunn - hair colorist, influencer and salon owner from San Diego, boast a captivating ombre, a seamless gradient from a rich, dark root to a playful peach kiss, infusing the girl's waves with a fiery sunset's essence. This color play will suit warmer skin tones, making them glow.

Styling Tip: Accentuate these reddish flames with soft curls, letting the lighter ends dance and flicker. This will create an aura of enchantment with every turn.

Cinnamon Copper

With their cinnamon copper glow, these long and short layered locks exude autumnal romance and warmth. This spicy shade captures light, crafting an alluring aura around her. It's an ideal match for those graced with a fair, peachy complexion and neutral undertones, offering a natural yet striking enhancement.

Styling Tip: Tousled waves will showcase this color's dynamic vibrancy.

Blood Orange

by @xostylistxo

Rippling with fiery waves, this girl's mane, tamed and colored by the hair wizard, educator and the Xo Hair Lab Salon owner, Ashley Warren, is a stunning cascade of blood orange - a color that pulses with life and vibrancy! It's a daring choice that demands attention, perfectly complementing ladies with a cool undertone, making their complexion sing with a fierce, undeniable presence!

Dusty Red

by @hairbyclairperez

This wavy bob is kissed by a dusty red shade, reminiscent of a vintage rose, lending an air of sophisticated intrigue. Its muted yet impactful tone harmonizes with cool, pale complexions, where it gracefully accentuates the softness of the skin. It's a color that whispers elegance, tailor-made for the woman with a chic, understated confidence.

Ashy Magenta

by @isaac4mayor

Draped in waves, this hair done by San Diego-based hair colorist, influencer and salon owner, Isaac Roberts, blossoms into an ashy magenta - a hue that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Ideal for light complexions with a cool undertone, it speaks to the romantic at heart. This mesmerizing shade is perfect for gala evenings where making a memorable impression is the main intention.

Coral Hair Color with Light Ends

by @xostylistxo

A cascade of coral engulfs her waves, setting the stage for a daring yet playful look with tips dipped in whimsical lilac highlights. Another vibrant masterpiece by Ashley Warren, this haircolor is a match for the light-hearted, vibrant girl with a fair to medium complexion, ready to dazzle at the electric rooftop gatherings!

Dark Raspberry Hues

by @hairbykristinamarie

This girl's locks flow in waves of dark raspberry - a rich and luscious hue that captivates with its depth and vibrancy. This shade sings against a cool, porcelain complexion, and is a crown for the woman of quiet confidence who commands attention with subtlety. It's also a perfect color for intimate dinner parties.

Styling Tip: Keep this color's luster with a weekly gloss treatment and style it with loose curls for a touch of romance.

Brown Hair with Red Money Pieces Highlights

by @hairsoakedinbleach

This canvas of light brown, brought to life with light red money pieces by the the lived-in-color and calligraphy cuts specialist from New Jersey, Nikki Grebel. See how these highlights contour the girl's visage with vibrant energy! These fiery streaks are a beacon for ladies with warm undertones, ready to spark intrigue at art openings or chic city nightouts.

Brown Hair with a Touch of Red

by @xostylistxo

Look at these sunset waves that cascade down, starting with darker roots that melt into a light brown with whispers of red, creating a mesmerizing ember glow. This hair color, ideal for those with warm undertones, is a siren call for the adventurous soul.

Styling Tip: Emphasize the fiery tips shade with beachy waves or a half-up twist to capture the allure of this fiery ombre style.

Dark Merlot

This long hair ripples in luxurious waves, each strand drenched in the richness of dark merlot, gleaming with sophisticated shine. And the subtle red accents add a dimensional allure to the overall look that's undeniably captivating! Perfect for those with cool, fair skin, this hue is the hallmark of a woman who embodies grace with an edge.

Sparkling Ginger

by @suetyrrellstylist

Imagine what a beautiful shade of red hair you will get once you dip your locks into such a pleasant mixture of light and luscious colors like this one, crafted by the the Cayman Islands-based hair color specialist and educator, Sue Tyrrell. It’s a perfect option for those who want to spice up their medium blonde or light brunette bases with a hint of reddish charm.

Rosy Copper

by @_heyhelena

If your skin has a peachy undertone, nothing will work better than a coppery shade with a rose undertone finishing the look. A properly chosen shade of red hair can balance out the way your hair goes with your skin, forming a totally harmonic look. So, try to mix it with some rose or pink hues.

Orange-Red

Orange-red is probably the most desirable and effortless shade of red hair we could ever see. Although it’s pretty rare, girls with pale skin tones can get perfectly authentic looks by mixing pure red hair color with bright orange primary.

Rose Gold

Rose gold hair color is really in right now! With its tones of coppery pink, it is best suited for those with tanned, porcelain, or olive skin tones.

Dark Auburn

by @presleypoe

This elegant shade brought to life by the internationally known curly hair enthusiast and educator, Presley Poe, is a perfect blend of rich brown and golden red. It is great for those with a golden, bisque or “peaches and cream” complexion as well as anyone with green, blue, hazel, or brown eyes.

Copper Red

by @cutyourhair

This brilliant blend of orange, brown and red tones is extremely flattering to those with golden, peach, or medium complexion and hazel, green, or blue eyes.

Golden Copper

by @sofiya.bravo

This spicy, warm hue is the perfect blend of light red and dark golden blonde. It is suitable for ladies with brown, hazel, green, or blue eyes and a neural, golden, peach, or porcelain skin tone.

Ginger Red

by @hairbykristinamarie

If you wish to go for a more natural red color, this spicy medium reddish brown shade is perfect. It was made for those with fair skin, freckles and brown or green eyes!

Screaming Red

by @hairbykristinamarie

Screaming red with bright orange tips is something only the boldest of us will dare to try out. But if your eyes are brown and the complexion is olive, you should at least consider it.

Peach Cobbler

by @mila_kryshchykhina

Peach cobbler is a growing trend born in LA. As you know, everything viral comes from LA, and this red hair color shade is no exception: while looking like a classic copper, it has a soft golden and peachy tones hiding underneath. So, if you have a light complexion with a peachy undertone, you’ve found your perfect shade!

Coral Copper

by @hairsoakedinbleach

Another jaw-dropping facet of the good old copper! This light-reflecting shade of red hair has a rather coral undertone, which gives a new take at the classic copper color. Unlike many coppery hues, this idea will suit those with warm and medium skin tones, as its muted orange-ish tone is a perfect match to warm palettes.

Light Copper

by @cutyourhair

While the deepest version of copper gives a more brunette finish, its lightest shade can bring you closer to the red-hair community. Light copper is meant for girls with pale or extremely light skin tones and light eye colors like green, blue, and pale hazel. That’s because it has a golden hue which regulates the temperature of the whole look.

Peachy Balayage For Red

by @thestrawberryblonder

Feel free to experiment with color techniques, especially when there are several shades you’d like to rock. Balayage is your ticket to embrace all your color desires and create the harmony of chosen shades. For example, you can combine peachy, coppery, and auburn hues through this technique, applying them either horizontally or vertically.

Pumpkin Spice

by @thestrawberryblonder

Seems like we’ve just found the most unique and effortless shade of red. Even though this color is nothing but a mix of blonde, brunette, and reddish hues, it appears too natural to believe it’s a color job.

LHS Editors’ Advice: Pick the deepest shade of blonde, the lightest shade of brunette, and finish the look with a transparent layer of red to achieve this pumpkin-inspired look.

Ginger & Dark Roots

Pairing your brand new shade of red with your dark roots is a classy idea not only because it’s trendy. As a matter of fact, dark roots allow you to extend the life of your coloring. Make sure to find a professional who can apply the color so that it has a seamless transition with the roots.

Cherry Brown

by @isaac4mayor

Another piece of hairart by Isaac Roberts, this gorgeous combo of soft brown and cherry red works best for those with cool or deep skin tones and dark eyes. Plus, see how radiant this shade of red looks with dark brunette roots!

Burgundy Red

by @xostylistxo

Indeed, Ashley Warren knows how to make long black locks look incredibly attractive! This dramatic dark red-violet shade is perfect for those with olive or dark complexions and blue or brown eyes.

Maintenance Tip: You can easily revitalize this burgundy mane with an overnight cranberry hair mask

Styling Tip: Twist your locks with silk ribbons to create gentle, heatless waves.

Aubergine Red

by @hairbyclairperez

This play of aubergine shades, conceived and brought to life by Bakersfield-based hair artist who knows everything about hair coloring, Clair Perez, looks exotic and sensual and goes well with those who have cooler skin tones. Its dark eggplant tones will compliment ladies with neutral eye colors.

Magenta

Magenta shade is great for ladies who have dark eyes and a medium or dark skin tone. It also blends nicely with ombre color patterns or streaks. If you want to express your bold and artistic flair, this color was made with you in mind!

Red Velvet

by @hairbyclairperez

This rich red velvet color fusion is another great job by Clair Perez. It goes extremely well with those who have olive or dark complexions. And, it is perfect for ladies with emerald green, icy blue, or brown eyes.

Red Black

by @hairbyclairperez

This very dramatic shade looks intensely dark with just the slightest hint of red. It looks fabulous on those with green or brown eyes and an olive or dark complexion.

Violet Red

by @hairbykristinamarie

This exotic shade is a deep, rich match of purple and red. It is absolutely stunning on ladies with darker eyes and skin tones.

Light Auburn

by @presleypoe

Another subtle shade of red. This perfect blend of light brown and golden red is perfect for ladies with brown or green eyes and golden or creamy complexions.

Wine Red

by @adlydesign

Amber Yancey - AVL/HVL NC - based hairdresser and educator who specializes in unique cuts and creative hair colors, knows that red shades are extremely rich and dramatic-looking. Most fashionistas have already tried this hair color at least once in their lives!

Pink Red

by @xostylistxo

A scarlet red hair color is extremely rich and vibrant on its own. If you have green eyes, go for it.

Maintenance Tip: Maintain the radiance of this deep-pink ombre with a pomegranate peel infusion rinse.

Styling Tip: Style this hair without the damage using flexi-rods for bouncy curls that scream vivacity!

Autumn Red

The intense brown hair color that fades into soft reddish tones looks extremely charming. Besides, its soft light waves will make sure that your look won’t go unnoticed.

Burgundy to Blonde Copper Ombre

by @xostylistxo

If you want to use the whole autumn palette, just like Ashley Warren did, then this is what you have been searching for! Just look at this fabulous combination of fall hues! It would go perfect with icy-blue eyes!

Candy Beet

by @xostylistxo

Look at this stunning hair shade! Another gorgeous color job, expertly done by Ashley Warren, this hair shade works great for fair complexion and deep blue eyes.

Glistening Auburn

by @_heyhelena

Since auburn is a combination of warm red and deep brunette hair colors, you can always make one of its shades more or less intense, thus adjusting the temperature of your hair look. As for this glistening auburn shade, you can achieve it by adding a light red tint over your brunette base. The idea works best on fair complexions.

Extreme Peach

While most peachy color ideas feature something soft and subtle, you can move in the opposite direction and show another side of the popular idea. Such contrastive looks can’t do without red ombre, which, in its turn, should form a seamless blend with your roots. This dramatic shade will suit any complexion!

Hidden Blue

by @xostylistxo

Don’t step aside from the idea of standing out in the crowd by mixing different colors! With the right color technique, even such opposite shades as blue and red will create a stunning single whole. Some hidden steaks of cold and warmer color will give a totally different take at your saturated ginger hair.

Bright Crimson

by @presleypoe

There’s a red shade for every mood. If you want to emphasize your light complexion, creating a noble mood for your daily look, light coppery tones are what you need. And if you want to catch people’s eyes with a bright and vibrant shade of red, this bright crimson will be a gorgeous start.

Gilded Russet

by @anavilaar

Another rich and lightweight red hair color that will leave everyone speechless. This shade will suit anything from light to medium complexions, giving a warm finish that will accentuate any outfits. Besides, if you start with a brunette base, you will have less damage, as this color consists of brown and golden-red shades.

Electric Orange

by @xostylistxo

When it feels like your gray life palette lacks bright colors, nothing can compare to a splash of electric colors on your hair! With such a spectacular shade, you will not only enliven your routine but also brighten up your days.

Styling Tip: To make this color dimensional, ask your stylist to apply the dye as highlights, keeping the roots visible, yet well-blended.

Sangria Spice

by @cutyourhair

This mysterious sangria red hair color is a fantastic exclamation point to any girl who loves to look sexy. If you have a light complexion, the combination of deep dark roots and smooth transition to bloody red will bring out your noble look. Those with medium to dark skin tones will love the way this burst of seduction warms up the look.

True Copper

by @clio_._

Most of coppery shades look their best on fair to light complexions. Such colors appear naturally only on girls with pale skin tones. Thus, if naturalness is what you seek, keep that in mind. As for the most effortless variations of copper, nothing is more genuine than reddish-brown color with saturated redwood undertones.

Fiery Auburn

by @cutyourhair

Auburn is the so much desired middle ground between red and brunette hair colors. It’s also a fantastic option for ladies who’d like to add some reddish warmth to their brown locks without stepping out of their natural colors. Coat your brown shade, whatever it is, with a burning fiery auburn to bring out your hazel or green eyes.

Amber Glaze

by @hairbykristinamarie

The way this amber shade is applied does look like a glaze: it covers the brunette base softly, yet saucily, providing tons of natural shine and dimension to the hair. What makes this idea so special is the color placement: it’s applied strategically to leave the charm of natural locks present.

Copper Red Gloss For Brown Hair

by @cutyourhair

This copper and red color combo with brownish hints looks bright, yet deep. If you have a closer look at the idea, you will see that the coppery portion works for the glossy finish, and the red color builds balance with the brown base. Together, these shades give birth to the classiest red hair color that suits all complexions.

Cranberry

by @cutyourhair

Red is different, dramatic, and unexpected. It's anything but basic and boring! Cranberry color shade clears the line between red and purple hair colors, forming the beautiful in-between. If you feel that you belong to the spotlight, this would be the perfect way to stand out in the crowd.

Cherry Red

by @hairbykristinamarie

Cherry red is a whole new level of red hair. It has a purple undertone, yet still has a prevailing red base. From some perspective, it may reflect brunette vibes, and once the light shines on it, it will show its fiery side. If you like being different, you won’t go wrong with this shade.

Bright Fiery Coral

by @hairsoakedinbleach

How about some rock-and-rolling red colors that look just like flames? Set the temperature of your coral red to the highest setting and you will get a shade that turns you into a rock-and-roll queen! Of course, this saturated color works best on light complexions, as the contrastive finish is what makes it look so big.

Copper To Magenta Color Melt

As it turns out, copper and magenta can be a good team! Obviously, the secret of making these colors match lies in ombre. Let the deeper shade sit on the roots and apply the bright one to the ends. It will not only help you to create a harmonic look but will also save your hair from damage.

LHS Editors’ Advice: Since brighter colors require bleaching, it’s better to apply them to the hair ends, as damaged roots are harder to restore.

Intense Ombre

by @hairbykristinamarie

Today, you can come across anything, from subtle and airy to saturated and glaring color combos. Here you can see gorgeous luster produced by various warm shades of red applied vertically. That’s only one of the endless ways to make ombre play by your rules. It’s a fabulous mix for light and warm complexions!

Scarlet Siren

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Everyone loves to wear trends. But, how about you to move in a slightly different direction and diversify trends? In this way, you can outsmart modern mods and create something brand new. Let’s take ginger red, for example. There’s no need to tell you how popular it is. Instead, we’d like to show you how you can make it your signature look.

Styling Tips:

• Take ginger as a base.
• Ask your stylist for a seamless balayage, adding classic coppery and a few scarlet tones.
• Spice up the roots and midshafts with a bit darker bronze-ish color to make the color dimensional.

Copper-Gold

by @valeria_haircolor

The copper hair color chart is always a step ahead of any trends. And here’s something we’ve all been waiting for: a muted copper-gold shade. On medium and warm skin tones, it will literally build perfect balance and harmony for the whole look. Plus, if you pair it with nude makeup, you will look fabulous and natural at once!

Auburn Highlights

by @hairbykristinamarie

You can lighten up or deepen your hair with highlights. In this pic, for instance, highlights look almost unnoticeable. However, if you take a closer look, you will see that the light shining down on the strands is the result of perfectly chosen highlights. Go for nicely blended highlights and bless your reflection in the mirror with an amazing reflection of warm lights!

Orangey Red Ombre

How about you to amaze everyone with the purest "dark-to-light" form of ombre? Those with brunette hair colors can only lighten up the midshafts, while other bases will require total bleaching. An orange hue will be a breath of fresh air to your brunette base that will show off your bright self!

How To Find The Perfect Shade Of Red Hair For Your Skin Tone

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Selecting the ideal red hair color involves matching it to your skin's undertone (cool, warm, or neutral) and complexion.

• Cool tones shine with peach, ginger, or cool copper.
• Warm undertones suit vivid reds like copper, burgundy or black chocolate cherry hair color.
• Neutral undertones have the freedom to explore any red shade, allowing for personalized and flattering color choices.

• Ladies with fair skin should opt for warm reds like copper and ginger to enhance radiance.
• Medium complexions will look best with auburn or chocolate brown, highlighting facial features and providing a safe first-time red hair coloring.
• Tan skin pops with bold reds like cherry cola and magenta.
• Dark skin benefits from rich red-browns or violet tints.
• Deep skin tones look stunning in plum and mahogany, with chestnut being the best hair color for brown skin, as it enhances the complexion so beautifully.

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Tips on Dyeing Your Hair Red to Remember

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1. Red hair looks best when it’s a vivid shade. You should make sure to use only shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products that are specially designed for color treated hair. Regular products will strip the color and make it become dry and brittle.
2. The sun will make your red color fade quickly. If you are going to be exposed to the sun for extended periods of time, you should wear a hat or scarf to protect your red tresses from sun damage. Also, you should take caution when swimming and wear a bathing cap. Chlorine can damage your hair color or even change it to orange or green.
3. Only shampoo your hair several times a week, as over-shampooing will make it fade. Dry shampoo is a lifesaver for those who color their hair frequently.
4. Maintain your roots by touching up your color at home or scheduling a touch-up with your stylist.
5. Choose a shade that will match your eye color and skin tone. You don’t want to look washed out or pale.

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