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22 Red-Brown Hair Color Ideas To Warm Up This Season

The heat is on.

By

Zoë Weiner

Zoe WeinerZoe Weiner
Zoë Weiner
Zoë Weiner is a writer for Byrdie, covering haircare, style, and nails. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2013 where she majored in English and journalism.
Byrdie’s Editorial Guidelines
Published on February 18, 2026 07:15AM
Lola Tung with her red-brown hair.Lola Tung with her red-brown hair.

@lolatung / Instagram

With the dark months upon us, it’s the perfect time to swap out the lighter, beachy tones of summer. And what better way to do that than by blending two of our favorite dark shades: red and brown?

What’s great about reddish-brown hair colors is that there is truly an endless number of different combinations. Deep, warm tones like berry and mahogany make for rich bases, mid-tones like chestnut and copper add dimension, and highlights in shades of gold and strawberry lighten things up. Combine any number of these for a look that feels wholly appropriate for the season.

Below, you’ll find 22 reddish-brown hair color ideas for inspiration.

01of 22

Tawny Tones

Reddish brown bobReddish brown bob

@anhcotran / Instagram

Add texture to a monochromatic reddish brown shade with a choppy, layered cut. This tawny brown feels like the perfect transitional tone to bring you from the darker shades of winter into spring.

02of 22

Copper Brown

Brown auburn hairBrown auburn hair

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

Like browns and reds, there’s a spectrum of copper, and this deep shade is perfect for natural brunettes.

03of 22

Strawberry Brunette

Reddish brown wavy bobReddish brown wavy bob

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

We all know how gorgeous strawberry tones look layered on top of blonde strands, but this look is proof that brunettes shouldn’t sleep on the pastel reddish shade—particularly because it’s low maintenance. It’s easy to keep looking fresh thanks to the way it blends red and brown (instead of using one to cover the other), which means it fades fairly seamlessly.

04of 22

Kendall Jenner Red

Kendall Jenner Reddish Brown HairKendall Jenner Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Kendall Jenner’s color transformation in 2022 was the first time fans had ever seen her rocking anything other than her signature espresso. She went for a reddish-brown tone that toes the line between bronze and copper, with a high-shine—almost metallic—finish to match.

05of 22

Chocolate and Copper

Copper and ChocolateCopper and Chocolate

@colorbymattrez / instagram

Celebrity colorist Matt Rez used a combination formula of copper and chocolate tones to create this brownish-red shade on Joey King.

06of 22

Chestnut

Copper brown hairCopper brown hair

@aubreefabien / Instagram

Warm browns and subtle reds come together to create this chestnut look. The grown-out roots add depth, enhancing the overall richness of the brunette tones.

07of 22

Autumn Palette

Autumn tonesAutumn tones

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

Bring the best of fall foliage into a single multifaceted look. Speak to your colorist about which combinations and ratios of golden and reddish tones will work best with your natural base color.

08of 22

Metallic Rust

Khloe Kardashian Reddish Brown HairKhloe Kardashian Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Before Khloé Kardashian took the redheaded plunge with “strawberry shortcake” hair, she debuted a slightly bronzier take on the shade (though in this case, it was a wig). The deep, burnished orange looks especially gorgeous paired with over-lined lips in the same shade.

09of 22

Auburn

Sophie Turner reddish brown hairSophie Turner reddish brown hair

@sophieturner / Instagram

Sophie Turner’s auburn hair was the perfect example of how dimensional the shade can be. Its brown undertones add depth and balance to the bright, fiery red tones that beautifully catch the light.

10of 22

Amber Waves

Chrissy Teigen with red-brown hairChrissy Teigen with red-brown hair

Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Clueless fans will recognize the iconic Amber bob as the likely inspo behind Chrissy Teigen’s reddish-brown hair. The look is *very* ’90s-coded, which means it’s extremely on-trend for today.

11of 22

Cherry Cola Red

Dua Lipa Reddish Brown HairDua Lipa Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

A-listers like Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dove Cameron have experimented with edgy cherry cola hues. “It is no surprise that cherry cola-colored hair is trending. With the ’90s influence still strong in fashion, it is time for a revival of ’90s color trends for hair,” Ian Michael Black, global artistic director for hair color at Aveda, previously told Byrdie.

12of 22

Mahogany

Karlie Kloss Reddish Brown HairKarlie Kloss Reddish Brown Hair

@jennaperryhair / Instagram

For a deep reddish brown combination that looks completely natural, try this rich mahogany on for size. The warm tones evoke images of expensive, polished wood—it’s the ultimate quiet luxury shade, for sure.

13of 22

Piece-y Reds

Reddish brown orange Reddish brown orange

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

These chunky highlights in shades of strawberry and copper make a beautiful complement to the berry lowlights beneath them. Together, they create a cohesive and stunning burnished red.

14of 22

Raspberry Red

Reddish brown wavesReddish brown waves

@xcellentbeautysalon / Instagram

Opt to layer your brown hair with a red dye with blueish undertones to create this raspberry shade. It’s got a jewel-toned feel that kicks natural red up a notch into true statement-making territory.

15of 22

Fiery Streaks

Bella Hadid Red and brown highlightsBella Hadid Red and brown highlights

@jennaperryhair / Instagram

Bella Hadid showed off another ’90s/early-aughts trend with these piece-y red highlights. Not ready to make a full commitment? You can always test-drive the look with some clip-ins—further proof that everything from those decades is coming back into style.

16of 22

Chocolate Cherry

Reddish brown curlsReddish brown curls

@janibellrosanne / Instagram

This chocolate cherry shade is a perfectly balanced reddish-brown. It blends warm scarlet and deep chestnut in equal parts, making it ideal for anyone who can’t decide which end of the spectrum to lean toward.

17of 22

Cinnamon

reddish brown highlightsreddish brown highlights

@xcellentbeautysalon / Instagram

This beautifully balayaged look combines mahogany roots and slightly lighter, red-tinted lengths. Together, they create a dimensional cinnamon shade.

18of 22

Reddish-Brown Braids

Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.

@meretmanon / instagram

No matter what style of braids you choose, you can’t go wrong pairing natural brown hair with a sultry red. Protective styles are a great, low-commitment way to experiment with color.

19of 22

Flaming Highlights

Flaming highlightsFlaming highlights

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

This spectacular red, orange, gold, and brown look mimics the appearance of flames. And just like a real fire, we can’t look away from its captivating complexity.

20of 22

Garnet

Reddish brown wavesReddish brown waves

@justinemarjan / Instagram

This garnet shade isn’t quite brown or red—it falls almost perfectly in the middle between the two—making it a great option for anyone who wants the best of both worlds.

21of 22

Warm Chestnut

Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.

Getty Images

Here’s another gorgeous chestnut situation courtesy of Chloe Bailey. Surprisingly, this color is fairly low maintenance thanks to its immense warmth.

22of 22

Natural Dark Red

Lola Tung with her dark red hair.Lola Tung with her dark red hair.

Getty Images

Lola Tung’s natural hair color is a gorgeous dark red that many people mistake for brunette. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a cute title, but she’s always had it going on.

Read more:
  • Hair
  • Hair Color

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22 Red-Brown Hair Color Ideas To Warm Up This Season

The heat is on.

By

Zoë Weiner

Zoe WeinerZoe Weiner
Zoë Weiner
Zoë Weiner is a writer for Byrdie, covering haircare, style, and nails. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2013 where she majored in English and journalism.
Byrdie’s Editorial Guidelines
Published on February 18, 2026 07:15AM
Lola Tung with her red-brown hair.Lola Tung with her red-brown hair.

@lolatung / Instagram

With the dark months upon us, it’s the perfect time to swap out the lighter, beachy tones of summer. And what better way to do that than by blending two of our favorite dark shades: red and brown?

What’s great about reddish-brown hair colors is that there is truly an endless number of different combinations. Deep, warm tones like berry and mahogany make for rich bases, mid-tones like chestnut and copper add dimension, and highlights in shades of gold and strawberry lighten things up. Combine any number of these for a look that feels wholly appropriate for the season.

Below, you’ll find 22 reddish-brown hair color ideas for inspiration.

01of 22

Tawny Tones

Reddish brown bobReddish brown bob

@anhcotran / Instagram

Add texture to a monochromatic reddish brown shade with a choppy, layered cut. This tawny brown feels like the perfect transitional tone to bring you from the darker shades of winter into spring.

02of 22

Copper Brown

Brown auburn hairBrown auburn hair

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

Like browns and reds, there’s a spectrum of copper, and this deep shade is perfect for natural brunettes.

03of 22

Strawberry Brunette

Reddish brown wavy bobReddish brown wavy bob

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

We all know how gorgeous strawberry tones look layered on top of blonde strands, but this look is proof that brunettes shouldn’t sleep on the pastel reddish shade—particularly because it’s low maintenance. It’s easy to keep looking fresh thanks to the way it blends red and brown (instead of using one to cover the other), which means it fades fairly seamlessly.

04of 22

Kendall Jenner Red

Kendall Jenner Reddish Brown HairKendall Jenner Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Kendall Jenner’s color transformation in 2022 was the first time fans had ever seen her rocking anything other than her signature espresso. She went for a reddish-brown tone that toes the line between bronze and copper, with a high-shine—almost metallic—finish to match.

05of 22

Chocolate and Copper

Copper and ChocolateCopper and Chocolate

@colorbymattrez / instagram

Celebrity colorist Matt Rez used a combination formula of copper and chocolate tones to create this brownish-red shade on Joey King.

06of 22

Chestnut

Copper brown hairCopper brown hair

@aubreefabien / Instagram

Warm browns and subtle reds come together to create this chestnut look. The grown-out roots add depth, enhancing the overall richness of the brunette tones.

07of 22

Autumn Palette

Autumn tonesAutumn tones

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

Bring the best of fall foliage into a single multifaceted look. Speak to your colorist about which combinations and ratios of golden and reddish tones will work best with your natural base color.

08of 22

Metallic Rust

Khloe Kardashian Reddish Brown HairKhloe Kardashian Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Before Khloé Kardashian took the redheaded plunge with “strawberry shortcake” hair, she debuted a slightly bronzier take on the shade (though in this case, it was a wig). The deep, burnished orange looks especially gorgeous paired with over-lined lips in the same shade.

09of 22

Auburn

Sophie Turner reddish brown hairSophie Turner reddish brown hair

@sophieturner / Instagram

Sophie Turner’s auburn hair was the perfect example of how dimensional the shade can be. Its brown undertones add depth and balance to the bright, fiery red tones that beautifully catch the light.

10of 22

Amber Waves

Chrissy Teigen with red-brown hairChrissy Teigen with red-brown hair

Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Clueless fans will recognize the iconic Amber bob as the likely inspo behind Chrissy Teigen’s reddish-brown hair. The look is *very* ’90s-coded, which means it’s extremely on-trend for today.

11of 22

Cherry Cola Red

Dua Lipa Reddish Brown HairDua Lipa Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

A-listers like Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dove Cameron have experimented with edgy cherry cola hues. “It is no surprise that cherry cola-colored hair is trending. With the ’90s influence still strong in fashion, it is time for a revival of ’90s color trends for hair,” Ian Michael Black, global artistic director for hair color at Aveda, previously told Byrdie.

12of 22

Mahogany

Karlie Kloss Reddish Brown HairKarlie Kloss Reddish Brown Hair

@jennaperryhair / Instagram

For a deep reddish brown combination that looks completely natural, try this rich mahogany on for size. The warm tones evoke images of expensive, polished wood—it’s the ultimate quiet luxury shade, for sure.

13of 22

Piece-y Reds

Reddish brown orange Reddish brown orange

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

These chunky highlights in shades of strawberry and copper make a beautiful complement to the berry lowlights beneath them. Together, they create a cohesive and stunning burnished red.

14of 22

Raspberry Red

Reddish brown wavesReddish brown waves

@xcellentbeautysalon / Instagram

Opt to layer your brown hair with a red dye with blueish undertones to create this raspberry shade. It’s got a jewel-toned feel that kicks natural red up a notch into true statement-making territory.

15of 22

Fiery Streaks

Bella Hadid Red and brown highlightsBella Hadid Red and brown highlights

@jennaperryhair / Instagram

Bella Hadid showed off another ’90s/early-aughts trend with these piece-y red highlights. Not ready to make a full commitment? You can always test-drive the look with some clip-ins—further proof that everything from those decades is coming back into style.

16of 22

Chocolate Cherry

Reddish brown curlsReddish brown curls

@janibellrosanne / Instagram

This chocolate cherry shade is a perfectly balanced reddish-brown. It blends warm scarlet and deep chestnut in equal parts, making it ideal for anyone who can’t decide which end of the spectrum to lean toward.

17of 22

Cinnamon

reddish brown highlightsreddish brown highlights

@xcellentbeautysalon / Instagram

This beautifully balayaged look combines mahogany roots and slightly lighter, red-tinted lengths. Together, they create a dimensional cinnamon shade.

18of 22

Reddish-Brown Braids

Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.

@meretmanon / instagram

No matter what style of braids you choose, you can’t go wrong pairing natural brown hair with a sultry red. Protective styles are a great, low-commitment way to experiment with color.

19of 22

Flaming Highlights

Flaming highlightsFlaming highlights

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

This spectacular red, orange, gold, and brown look mimics the appearance of flames. And just like a real fire, we can’t look away from its captivating complexity.

20of 22

Garnet

Reddish brown wavesReddish brown waves

@justinemarjan / Instagram

This garnet shade isn’t quite brown or red—it falls almost perfectly in the middle between the two—making it a great option for anyone who wants the best of both worlds.

21of 22

Warm Chestnut

Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.

Getty Images

Here’s another gorgeous chestnut situation courtesy of Chloe Bailey. Surprisingly, this color is fairly low maintenance thanks to its immense warmth.

22of 22

Natural Dark Red

Lola Tung with her dark red hair.Lola Tung with her dark red hair.

Getty Images

Lola Tung’s natural hair color is a gorgeous dark red that many people mistake for brunette. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a cute title, but she’s always had it going on.

Read more:
  • Hair
  • Hair Color
Lola Tung with her red-brown hair.Lola Tung with her red-brown hair.

@lolatung / Instagram

With the dark months upon us, it’s the perfect time to swap out the lighter, beachy tones of summer. And what better way to do that than by blending two of our favorite dark shades: red and brown?

What’s great about reddish-brown hair colors is that there is truly an endless number of different combinations. Deep, warm tones like berry and mahogany make for rich bases, mid-tones like chestnut and copper add dimension, and highlights in shades of gold and strawberry lighten things up. Combine any number of these for a look that feels wholly appropriate for the season.

Below, you’ll find 22 reddish-brown hair color ideas for inspiration.

01of 22

Tawny Tones

Reddish brown bobReddish brown bob

@anhcotran / Instagram

Add texture to a monochromatic reddish brown shade with a choppy, layered cut. This tawny brown feels like the perfect transitional tone to bring you from the darker shades of winter into spring.

02of 22

Copper Brown

Brown auburn hairBrown auburn hair

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

Like browns and reds, there’s a spectrum of copper, and this deep shade is perfect for natural brunettes.

03of 22

Strawberry Brunette

Reddish brown wavy bobReddish brown wavy bob

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

We all know how gorgeous strawberry tones look layered on top of blonde strands, but this look is proof that brunettes shouldn’t sleep on the pastel reddish shade—particularly because it’s low maintenance. It’s easy to keep looking fresh thanks to the way it blends red and brown (instead of using one to cover the other), which means it fades fairly seamlessly.

04of 22

Kendall Jenner Red

Kendall Jenner Reddish Brown HairKendall Jenner Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Kendall Jenner’s color transformation in 2022 was the first time fans had ever seen her rocking anything other than her signature espresso. She went for a reddish-brown tone that toes the line between bronze and copper, with a high-shine—almost metallic—finish to match.

05of 22

Chocolate and Copper

Copper and ChocolateCopper and Chocolate

@colorbymattrez / instagram

Celebrity colorist Matt Rez used a combination formula of copper and chocolate tones to create this brownish-red shade on Joey King.

06of 22

Chestnut

Copper brown hairCopper brown hair

@aubreefabien / Instagram

Warm browns and subtle reds come together to create this chestnut look. The grown-out roots add depth, enhancing the overall richness of the brunette tones.

07of 22

Autumn Palette

Autumn tonesAutumn tones

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

Bring the best of fall foliage into a single multifaceted look. Speak to your colorist about which combinations and ratios of golden and reddish tones will work best with your natural base color.

08of 22

Metallic Rust

Khloe Kardashian Reddish Brown HairKhloe Kardashian Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Before Khloé Kardashian took the redheaded plunge with “strawberry shortcake” hair, she debuted a slightly bronzier take on the shade (though in this case, it was a wig). The deep, burnished orange looks especially gorgeous paired with over-lined lips in the same shade.

09of 22

Auburn

Sophie Turner reddish brown hairSophie Turner reddish brown hair

@sophieturner / Instagram

Sophie Turner’s auburn hair was the perfect example of how dimensional the shade can be. Its brown undertones add depth and balance to the bright, fiery red tones that beautifully catch the light.

10of 22

Amber Waves

Chrissy Teigen with red-brown hairChrissy Teigen with red-brown hair

Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Clueless fans will recognize the iconic Amber bob as the likely inspo behind Chrissy Teigen’s reddish-brown hair. The look is *very* ’90s-coded, which means it’s extremely on-trend for today.

11of 22

Cherry Cola Red

Dua Lipa Reddish Brown HairDua Lipa Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

A-listers like Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dove Cameron have experimented with edgy cherry cola hues. “It is no surprise that cherry cola-colored hair is trending. With the ’90s influence still strong in fashion, it is time for a revival of ’90s color trends for hair,” Ian Michael Black, global artistic director for hair color at Aveda, previously told Byrdie.

12of 22

Mahogany

Karlie Kloss Reddish Brown HairKarlie Kloss Reddish Brown Hair

@jennaperryhair / Instagram

For a deep reddish brown combination that looks completely natural, try this rich mahogany on for size. The warm tones evoke images of expensive, polished wood—it’s the ultimate quiet luxury shade, for sure.

13of 22

Piece-y Reds

Reddish brown orange Reddish brown orange

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

These chunky highlights in shades of strawberry and copper make a beautiful complement to the berry lowlights beneath them. Together, they create a cohesive and stunning burnished red.

14of 22

Raspberry Red

Reddish brown wavesReddish brown waves

@xcellentbeautysalon / Instagram

Opt to layer your brown hair with a red dye with blueish undertones to create this raspberry shade. It’s got a jewel-toned feel that kicks natural red up a notch into true statement-making territory.

15of 22

Fiery Streaks

Bella Hadid Red and brown highlightsBella Hadid Red and brown highlights

@jennaperryhair / Instagram

Bella Hadid showed off another ’90s/early-aughts trend with these piece-y red highlights. Not ready to make a full commitment? You can always test-drive the look with some clip-ins—further proof that everything from those decades is coming back into style.

16of 22

Chocolate Cherry

Reddish brown curlsReddish brown curls

@janibellrosanne / Instagram

This chocolate cherry shade is a perfectly balanced reddish-brown. It blends warm scarlet and deep chestnut in equal parts, making it ideal for anyone who can’t decide which end of the spectrum to lean toward.

17of 22

Cinnamon

reddish brown highlightsreddish brown highlights

@xcellentbeautysalon / Instagram

This beautifully balayaged look combines mahogany roots and slightly lighter, red-tinted lengths. Together, they create a dimensional cinnamon shade.

18of 22

Reddish-Brown Braids

Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.

@meretmanon / instagram

No matter what style of braids you choose, you can’t go wrong pairing natural brown hair with a sultry red. Protective styles are a great, low-commitment way to experiment with color.

19of 22

Flaming Highlights

Flaming highlightsFlaming highlights

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

This spectacular red, orange, gold, and brown look mimics the appearance of flames. And just like a real fire, we can’t look away from its captivating complexity.

20of 22

Garnet

Reddish brown wavesReddish brown waves

@justinemarjan / Instagram

This garnet shade isn’t quite brown or red—it falls almost perfectly in the middle between the two—making it a great option for anyone who wants the best of both worlds.

21of 22

Warm Chestnut

Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.

Getty Images

Here’s another gorgeous chestnut situation courtesy of Chloe Bailey. Surprisingly, this color is fairly low maintenance thanks to its immense warmth.

22of 22

Natural Dark Red

Lola Tung with her dark red hair.Lola Tung with her dark red hair.

Getty Images

Lola Tung’s natural hair color is a gorgeous dark red that many people mistake for brunette. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a cute title, but she’s always had it going on.

01of 22

Tawny Tones

Reddish brown bobReddish brown bob

@anhcotran / Instagram

Add texture to a monochromatic reddish brown shade with a choppy, layered cut. This tawny brown feels like the perfect transitional tone to bring you from the darker shades of winter into spring.

02of 22

Copper Brown

Brown auburn hairBrown auburn hair

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

Like browns and reds, there’s a spectrum of copper, and this deep shade is perfect for natural brunettes.

03of 22

Strawberry Brunette

Reddish brown wavy bobReddish brown wavy bob

@chrisweberhair / Instagram

We all know how gorgeous strawberry tones look layered on top of blonde strands, but this look is proof that brunettes shouldn’t sleep on the pastel reddish shade—particularly because it’s low maintenance. It’s easy to keep looking fresh thanks to the way it blends red and brown (instead of using one to cover the other), which means it fades fairly seamlessly.

04of 22

Kendall Jenner Red

Kendall Jenner Reddish Brown HairKendall Jenner Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Kendall Jenner’s color transformation in 2022 was the first time fans had ever seen her rocking anything other than her signature espresso. She went for a reddish-brown tone that toes the line between bronze and copper, with a high-shine—almost metallic—finish to match.

05of 22

Chocolate and Copper

Copper and ChocolateCopper and Chocolate

@colorbymattrez / instagram

Celebrity colorist Matt Rez used a combination formula of copper and chocolate tones to create this brownish-red shade on Joey King.

06of 22

Chestnut

Copper brown hairCopper brown hair

@aubreefabien / Instagram

Warm browns and subtle reds come together to create this chestnut look. The grown-out roots add depth, enhancing the overall richness of the brunette tones.

07of 22

Autumn Palette

Autumn tonesAutumn tones

@haircolorkilla / Instagram

Bring the best of fall foliage into a single multifaceted look. Speak to your colorist about which combinations and ratios of golden and reddish tones will work best with your natural base color.

08of 22

Metallic Rust

Khloe Kardashian Reddish Brown HairKhloe Kardashian Reddish Brown Hair

@colorbymattrez / Instagram

Before Khloé Kardashian took the redheaded plunge with “strawberry shortcake” hair, she debuted a slightly bronzier take on the shade (though in this case, it was a wig). The deep, burnished orange looks especially gorgeous paired with over-lined lips in the same shade.

09of 22

Auburn

Sophie Turner reddish brown hairSophie Turner reddish brown hair

@sophieturner / Instagram

Sophie Turner’s auburn hair was the perfect example of how dimensional the shade can be. Its brown undertones add depth and balance to the bright, fiery red tones that beautifully catch the light.

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Amber Waves

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Clueless fans will recognize the iconic Amber bob as the likely inspo behind Chrissy Teigen’s reddish-brown hair. The look is *very* ’90s-coded, which means it’s extremely on-trend for today.

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Cherry Cola Red

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A-listers like Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dove Cameron have experimented with edgy cherry cola hues. “It is no surprise that cherry cola-colored hair is trending. With the ’90s influence still strong in fashion, it is time for a revival of ’90s color trends for hair,” Ian Michael Black, global artistic director for hair color at Aveda, previously told Byrdie.

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Mahogany

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For a deep reddish brown combination that looks completely natural, try this rich mahogany on for size. The warm tones evoke images of expensive, polished wood—it’s the ultimate quiet luxury shade, for sure.

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Piece-y Reds

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These chunky highlights in shades of strawberry and copper make a beautiful complement to the berry lowlights beneath them. Together, they create a cohesive and stunning burnished red.

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Raspberry Red

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Opt to layer your brown hair with a red dye with blueish undertones to create this raspberry shade. It’s got a jewel-toned feel that kicks natural red up a notch into true statement-making territory.

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Fiery Streaks

Bella Hadid Red and brown highlightsBella Hadid Red and brown highlights

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Bella Hadid showed off another ’90s/early-aughts trend with these piece-y red highlights. Not ready to make a full commitment? You can always test-drive the look with some clip-ins—further proof that everything from those decades is coming back into style.

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Chocolate Cherry

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This chocolate cherry shade is a perfectly balanced reddish-brown. It blends warm scarlet and deep chestnut in equal parts, making it ideal for anyone who can’t decide which end of the spectrum to lean toward.

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Cinnamon

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This beautifully balayaged look combines mahogany roots and slightly lighter, red-tinted lengths. Together, they create a dimensional cinnamon shade.

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Reddish-Brown Braids

Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.Meret Manon with her reddish brown braids.

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No matter what style of braids you choose, you can’t go wrong pairing natural brown hair with a sultry red. Protective styles are a great, low-commitment way to experiment with color.

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Flaming Highlights

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This spectacular red, orange, gold, and brown look mimics the appearance of flames. And just like a real fire, we can’t look away from its captivating complexity.

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Garnet

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This garnet shade isn’t quite brown or red—it falls almost perfectly in the middle between the two—making it a great option for anyone who wants the best of both worlds.

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Warm Chestnut

Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.Chloe Bailey with chestnut-auburn hair.

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Here’s another gorgeous chestnut situation courtesy of Chloe Bailey. Surprisingly, this color is fairly low maintenance thanks to its immense warmth.

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Natural Dark Red

Lola Tung with her dark red hair.Lola Tung with her dark red hair.

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Lola Tung’s natural hair color is a gorgeous dark red that many people mistake for brunette. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a cute title, but she’s always had it going on.

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