Auburn + Dark Roots

A red-brown auburn through the lengths, dropped into a near-black root that shades the first few inches.

Auburn + Dark Roots

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Auburn sits between copper and brown, and the shadow at the root does something specific for it: the red stops reading flat once it has somewhere darker to emerge from. The transition is short, usually an inch or two, because auburn is already deep enough that a long melt would be invisible anyway. Red pigment is the largest molecule and leaves fastest, so the lengths drift toward a coppery brown while the root holds.

Undertonewarm. Auburn is a warm red-brown and the root is a warm-leaning dark, so the pairing holds up against skin with a golden, peach or olive cast.
Starting pointOnly the lengths are colored, and auburn deposits on natural brown without bleach, though a black base needs a couple of levels cleared before the red shows.
UpkeepA red gloss on a four to six week cycle keeps the lengths from sliding to brown, and the root grows out into itself so there is no line to chase.

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Questions about Auburn + Dark Roots

Which skin undertones suit Auburn + Dark Roots?

Warm undertones. Auburn is a warm red-brown and the root is a warm-leaning dark, so the pairing holds up against skin with a golden, peach or olive cast.

What hair do I need to start with for Auburn + Dark Roots?

Only the lengths are colored, and auburn deposits on natural brown without bleach, though a black base needs a couple of levels cleared before the red shows.

How much upkeep does Auburn + Dark Roots need?

A red gloss on a four to six week cycle keeps the lengths from sliding to brown, and the root grows out into itself so there is no line to chase.

Can I try Auburn + Dark Roots on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Auburn + Dark Roots on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.