Auburn can add vibrant and captivating color to dark hair while being less intense than red if the latter feels too bold for your tastes. Fair skin tones look fantastic with lighter reddish hues, while medium and olive complexions should opt for richer hues with deeper tones. Ask your stylist about a fade-protecting shampoo to keep the vibrant color healthy and vibrant!
Vibrant Copper
Copper highlights with lowlights can create an impressive, eye-catching style without overdoingyour locks. A professional stylist may suggest bleaching to prepare your strands for this hue; thermal protectants like Redken Iron Shape 11 may help shield them from damage. This gorgeous balayage blends vibrant red and golden tones into long brown locks for an eye-catching balayage effect that is both flattering and warm to darker skin tones. If you want a subtler copper hue, ask your stylist to blend out some of its reddish tints with deeper brown. This look works particularly well for brunettes who wish to experiment with bright copper without going all-out with highlights.
Soft Reddish Brown
Copper is an elegant, natural-looking shade similar to auburn’s lighter sister; it pairs beautifully with brown hair and pale skin tones when highlighted with balayage. Plus, copper requires only touch-ups every three or four months! Chestnut reddish brown is ideal for brunettes who wish to experiment with warmer red hues without undertaking full-head blonde highlights. This color marries dark roots with light golden blonde ombre for an attractive and chic aesthetic. Julianne Moore, Lana del Rey, and Jessica Chastain all sport this warm, earthy red shade in their hair. It exudes sweetness and romance and looks even more stunning when styled with wavy strands.
Dark Chocolate with Cinnamon
Rich chocolate brown with subtle cinnamon tones gives your hair a natural-looking warmth. This shade is ideal for brunettes who desire warmer hues without going red and those with warm skin tones. This chocolate brown balayage with subtle copper and cinnamon highlights is an effortless way to give your mane depth this winter. The colors blend beautifully together for an effortlessly stylish finish – ideal for winter styling! Warm golden tones in this chocolate color will enhance warm skin tones, while its cooler brown tones will complement cooler complexions. Its rich cinnamon-brown hue is especially pleasing on autumn or winter-colored skin, while olive tones look gorgeous with this shade.
Deep Auburn with Lighter Ends
Rich and deep red shades complement warm complexions beautifully, so if you want a bold new look, ask your stylist to add this gorgeous shade. Julianne Moore, Halsey, and Bryce Dallas-Howard all sport this look that is perfect for low lighting and highlighting. Use color-safe shampoo and conditioner (such as Redken Color Extend Magnetics) to maintain optimal results so your strands remain healthy. If you prefer more subdued looks, consider strawberry red hair. This subtle shade of reddish brown features ribbons of copper and red, making your locks shimmer with every movement. Strawberry auburn is an easy way to start wearing this hue without going too dark!
Vibrant Auburn with Lowlights
With some help from their colorist, even brunettes can achieve vivid auburn locks. Ask your stylist to add subtle highlights of this warm hue in lowlights, balayage, or an ombre style for stunning results complimenting any complexion. Sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner designed for colored hair will preserve its vibrant coloring, while regular trims will help avoid split ends while encouraging healthy locks to grow strong and whole. Are you naturally redheaded but looking to switch up your look? Consider opting for a choppy long bob with subtle auburn highlights for an eye-catching crimson shade that will draw people in. Try out some streaks or go all-out with full-head reddish brown hair if you want an impressive transformation.
