Finding your ideal hair shade can be both challenging and exciting! From redheads looking to deepen their natural hue to brunettes seeking some warmth, there are numerous stunning dark red hair color ideas out there to suit every skintone and hair type.
Dark auburn is a warm and vibrant shade that complements porcelain, peach, golden or neutral skin tones while accentuating blue or green eyes – check out Scandal’s Darby Stanchfield as an example!
Merlot Red
Merlot hair color shades resemble the vibrant reds found in fine bottles of wine and are one of the most beloved dark red hair hues. Perfect for women with medium olive skin tones and long or short locks styles alike.
Proper preparation and care are key components to creating the mesmerizing merlot shade you envision. Prioritizing healthy strands free from excessive damage will have a tremendous effect on how well dye adheres to your locks, and you should have all necessary supplies such as gloves and an applicator brush at your fingertips for coloring purposes.
Once you’ve achieved the ideal merlot hue, use hair products designed specifically for color-treated locks to maintain its vibrant tone. Heat styling tools should also be avoided whenever possible as these can hasten its fade rate. Finally, visit your stylist regularly for touchups to keep it looking its best! With proper care, your beautiful Merlot Red locks should last months after their dye job!
Burgundy Red
Burgundy red hair is a stunning deep wine hue, ideal for girls with medium to dark complexions. To lighten it up a bit more, blonde highlights or balayage can add dimension. Burgundies with violet or blue undertones work best on cool skin tones while warmer hues such as reddish hues might look better on warmer ones.
This rich blackberry red shade on this long bob makes the model appear elegant and sophisticated, creating a sophisticated and seductive fall look. Her seductive grape locks add seduction, with light caramel babylights offering contrast that helps bring out even more color vibrancy.
Burgundy hair dye can be an impressively low-maintenance choice, perfect for bold statements yet low maintenance requirements. To explore this deep red shade, talk with your stylist about semi-permanent and permanent options from popular brands such as Garnier, Loreal and Schwarzkopf; at-home kits from natural brands such as Khadi or Manic Panic may also provide good options.
Fire Engine Red
Bold and vibrant, fire engine red is an unforgettable shade that commands attention. Not for the faint-hearted, this vibrant hue looks fantastic on medium to dark skin tones and pairs perfectly with blue or green eyes. Although lighter than its deeper cousin burgundy, fire engine red still offers intense depth with true red tones for an eye-catching fiery effect that won’t go unnoticed. Pair it with a chin-length bob and layers around the face for maximum impact and head turns will no doubt ensue!
Do you need help choosing the perfect shade? Our stylists will find one to complement your individual shade and offer customized advice about products suitable for your locks.
Copper Penny
Copper penny shades lean more toward orange red than strawberry blonde, making it suitable for those with cooler skin tones. In addition, its subtlety means it won’t fade as quickly.
Copper hair color makes a striking statement when worn with a sleek bob haircut, as seen on celebrities such as Nicola Coughlan and Emily Ratajkowski who both made waves by rocking this look last fall. Although this version of copper hair color may be less vibrant than what was popular last fall, it still looks gorgeous and will remain on trend come fall 2023.
Ribbons of golden brown intertwine with rich copper-red hues to form this eye-catching ombre effect, creating a gorgeously natural-looking hue without needing as much bleaching than its traditional copper cousin, while being more forgiving as it grows out. Perfect for brunettes looking to add a hint of red; light skin tones will find this shade particularly complimentary, while olive complexions should find it particularly flattering.
