Red hair can be an eye-catching look, but if it seems overpoweringly dramatic to you, try this velvety burgundy hue instead. The purple and red undertones add depth of color while complementing many skin tones.
If you’re curious about red, but aren’t quite ready to commit fully, try adding spiced nutmeg highlights as an alternative solution. This hue serves as an intersection between brown, copper and red hues and complements warm complexions beautifully.
Blackish-Red
Blackish-red is the ideal hue for anyone wanting a dark red shade without lightening their strands. This moody shade combines inky black with classic red, making it suitable for almost every skin tone. DIY it with at-home permanent dyes like the L’Oreal Paris Feria Twisted Crystals Multi-Faceted Permanent Hair Color in Black Cherry for at-home use – be sure to use color-protecting shampoo and conditioner, like L’Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo and Conditioner with Antioxidants when doing so!
Spiced Nutmeg is an autumnal-inspired shade of dark red that leans brown while still welcoming orange. This vibrant shade looks best against olive complexions, pairing perfectly with hazel or green eyes. Achieve this look at home using semi-permanent dye such as Wella Koleston Perfect Demi or Permanent Koleston Perfect 2/0 semi-permanent dye; for added nourishment use L’Oreal Paris Oil Reflections Luminous Shine Finishing Treatment to complete the look.
Mahogany
Mahogany is one of the darker red shades in the red hair color spectrum. It can either lean towards cool or warm depending on its composition; by adding violet tones it becomes more muted; adding more red adds warmth – this shade suits almost all complexions and skin tones beautifully!
If your client prefers something lighter, try balayage. Marissa Mae Neel of Wella Portfolio Brand Educator Marissa Mae Neel created this stunning autumn-ready mahogany red look using demi-permanent highlights from their Vibrants collection such as Clear Dust and Pure Violet to add shine and depth.
Red mahogany ombre looks especially striking on long, dark hair with soft waves for a chic dramatic finish. To help your clients maintain the rich hue, recommend they use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner designed for colored locks.
Cherry Red
Inspired by the vibrant, deep red hue of its namesake fruit, cherry hair color flatters a variety of skin tones. Ranging from rich burgundy shades to sensual cherry chocolate hues, there are variations that work for every complexion. Plus, getting this look doesn’t require an expensive salon visit–with the appropriate box dye and some DIY know-how, you can achieve stunning cherry red locks at home!
Cherry red is an ideal starting point for newcomers to the vibrant world of hair coloring, offering low commitment. Wella Professionals’ wide range of cherry shades includes intermixable Color Fresh CREATE palette and shine-boosting Koleston Perfect permanent picks – providing ample cherry shades to explore!
For permanent solutions, Koleston Perfect in Vibrant Red may be the solution you are seeking. This formula produces true-to-tone hues that stay shiny and radiant from roots to ends, with up to 100% gray coverage. To maintain vibrant shades for longer, use an INVIGO Brilliance Color Protection Shampoo which offers color guard against fade-causing aggressors.
Medium Reddish Brown
There’s nothing wrong with an elegant mahogany red, but for something truly smoldering you can take it one step further with an auburn balayage featuring strawberry tones and copper highlights for an eye-catching style that’s sure to turn heads. Pair this look with wavy hair for an eye-catching style sure to turn heads.
This natural-looking hue is ideal for brunettes looking to transition away from summer blondes in preparation of fall months. This shade will suit most skin tones.
If you’re not quite ready to commit fully to burgundy red, try going for something less intense with this medium brown with subtle touches of red shade ombre ombre. Not only is this an easy way of adding pop of color without going overboard; your stylist can match its shades to your natural hair color so they remain easy-to-maintain as well. Have your stylist use soft balayage techniques when hand painting this style on.
