Blondes

Copper Blonde Hair Color

A light warm blonde pushed toward orange, landing between a golden blonde and a true copper without going fully red.

Copper Blonde

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Copper blonde is a blonde with copper pushed through it, warmer than strawberry blonde and lighter than a true copper. It reads gold in low light and distinctly orange in sun, which is exactly why it is worth seeing on your own skin tone before you book it.

In daylight the orange reads clearly and the ends look almost metallic; under warm indoor bulbs it flattens back toward a rich gold. Copper is the fastest of the red pigments to rinse away, so the shade loses saturation before it loses lightness and drifts toward a plain brassy blonde over six to eight weeks. Against the face it throws warmth back up onto the cheeks, which is either the appeal or the problem.

Undertonewarm. Golden and olive skin absorbs it easily, while against a cool pink complexion the orange competes with the skin's own redness and the face can look flushed.
Starting pointHair needs to be at a light brown level or lighter for the copper to read as copper, so anything darker than a medium brown wants a lift first; naturally light hair can often take it as a direct deposit.
UpkeepPlan a copper-depositing conditioner every second wash and a full gloss around week six, with regrowth staying soft because the base level is not far from natural.

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Questions about Copper Blonde

Which skin undertones suit Copper Blonde?

Warm undertones. Golden and olive skin absorbs it easily, while against a cool pink complexion the orange competes with the skin's own redness and the face can look flushed.

What hair do I need to start with for Copper Blonde?

Hair needs to be at a light brown level or lighter for the copper to read as copper, so anything darker than a medium brown wants a lift first; naturally light hair can often take it as a direct deposit.

How much upkeep does Copper Blonde need?

Plan a copper-depositing conditioner every second wash and a full gloss around week six, with regrowth staying soft because the base level is not far from natural.

Copper blonde vs strawberry blonde: what is the difference?

Strawberry blonde is blonde with a pink leaning red tint. Copper blonde carries more orange and gold, so it looks warmer and a shade deeper. Both fade toward a plain warm blonde, copper blonde a little faster.

Can I try Copper Blonde on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Copper Blonde 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.