Coppers

Copper Red Hair Color

A rich mid copper with the red dialed up, warmer and more pigmented than a natural ginger.

Copper Red

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Copper red sits between a true copper and a classic red: brighter and more orange than auburn, deeper than ginger. It is one of the most flattering reds on warm skin and one of the fastest to fade, so the decision is really about upkeep as much as shade.

Where dark copper leans brown, this leans red, and the difference shows most in shade rather than in sunlight. It reads as a proper redhead color from across a room, with the orange sitting behind the red instead of in front of it. Red is the fastest-fading pigment family and copper red is no exception: it drops around half a shade inside a month and goes lighter and more orange as it wears.

Undertonewarm. Strong warmth in the red suits golden, peachy and freckled skin, and it brings color into fair complexions that can look drained beside a cooler shade.
Starting pointLight and mid-brown hair takes it directly; anything darker than a level five needs lifting first or the red will not be seen at all.
UpkeepKeep a red-depositing conditioner in rotation and plan a refresh every four to six weeks, since this family loses intensity faster than any other.

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Questions about Copper Red

Which skin undertones suit Copper Red?

Warm undertones. Strong warmth in the red suits golden, peachy and freckled skin, and it brings color into fair complexions that can look drained beside a cooler shade.

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

Light and mid-brown hair takes it directly; anything darker than a level five needs lifting first or the red will not be seen at all.

How much upkeep does Copper Red need?

Keep a red-depositing conditioner in rotation and plan a refresh every four to six weeks, since this family loses intensity faster than any other.

Copper red vs auburn: which one is warmer?

Copper red is warmer and brighter, with orange as the dominant note. Auburn is a deeper red brown with less orange in it, so it reads more natural and holds its depth longer between appointments.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts Copper Red 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.