Reds

Cherry Cola

A deep brown red that reads almost black in shade, with a cherry glow that surfaces only in direct light.

Cherry Cola

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Both renders come from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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The base here is dark enough to pass as a plain deep brown most of the time, and it is only when light hits the hair directly, in sun or under a flash, that the cherry red comes forward. That restraint is the appeal: it reads as natural depth indoors, then shows real color outside. Red is the first pigment to fade in any mix, so cherry cola drifts back toward a plain dark brown well before the underlying depth changes, which keeps the fade from looking patchy or uneven across the head.

Undertonewarm, neutral. The cherry warmth sits well against golden, olive and neutral-warm skin, and the deep brown base keeps it from looking as loud as a brighter red would on fair or cool skin.
Starting pointDark brown or black hair takes this directly with a permanent color and no lifting, while lighter brown hair may need a filler first so the red does not fade toward orange.
UpkeepA red-toned gloss every 4 to 6 weeks keeps the cherry visible, since this family of red fades faster than the brown base underneath it.

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Questions about Cherry Cola

Which skin undertones suit Cherry Cola?

Warm, neutral undertones. The cherry warmth sits well against golden, olive and neutral-warm skin, and the deep brown base keeps it from looking as loud as a brighter red would on fair or cool skin.

What hair do I need to start with for Cherry Cola?

Dark brown or black hair takes this directly with a permanent color and no lifting, while lighter brown hair may need a filler first so the red does not fade toward orange.

How much upkeep does Cherry Cola need?

A red-toned gloss every 4 to 6 weeks keeps the cherry visible, since this family of red fades faster than the brown base underneath it.

Can I try Cherry Cola on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Cherry Cola 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.