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On the hunt for copper hair color ideas? You're in the right place. In case you haven't heard red, is the hair color of 2024—and we're not just talking about Madame Lipa's popstar red. There are many ways to rock the fiery shade, and copper—with its warmth and zing— will always be one of our favorites. Here, we've rounded up 32 copper hair color ideas, as modeled by celebrities, plus input from leading colorists. Keep scrolling and start seeing red!
Meet the Expert
- Tiffanie Richards is a master colorist at Louise O'Connor Salon in New York City.
- Jill Buck is a Joico celebrity colorist. She is also a senior stylist at Nine Zero One Salon in LA.
Copper Hair Color
Choosing a Shade: "There aren’t particularly different 'shades' of copper, but your colorist will guide you in how light or dark or intense your copper should be," says master colorist Tiffanie Richards.
Maintenance Level: High. "This color is typically done as a single process, making the grow-out a straight line," Richards notes.
Goes Great With: All complexions. "Copper tones can honestly look great on anyone if done correctly," Richards says.
Similar Shades: Midlight red, auburn, strawberry blonde
Price: $150+. "If this is a change from a previous brunette or blonde color, it can be a little more costly," Richards adds.
Copper Ombré
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Here, Zendaya models one take on coppery ombré. The Spider-Man star's red-wine strands have dark roots with lighter tips—a pro move. "Ask your colorist to keep the base richer/deeper than the ends," celebrity colorist, Jill Buck, has suggested to Byrdie. "This will keep it natural looking and avoid what we call in the biz a 'hot root.'"
Gold Standard
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Beyoncé had a solid-gold moment in 2023 when she appeared at a Dubai event with gold-and-copper mermaid waves rippling down her back. The singer paired her shimmering hair with a sparkly gold dress and added a subtle gleam to her makeup look.
Copper-Meets-Auburn
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Tessa Thompson has rocked many fabulous red shades, but we're particular fans of this natural, copper-meets-auburn take. Paired with a wine-colored lip and subtle silver hoops, this shade is accessorized to perfection.
Bright Copper
Emma Roberts is famous for trying just about every hair color under the sun, and each shade always seems to suit her naturally. This bright copper strikes a beautiful balance with her peachy skin tone. This hue would be perfect for those transitioning to red from a golden or strawberry blonde.
Deep Copper
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Jourdan Dunn stuns with a deep copper color and bouncy ringlets. The vivid, red-velvet undertones are so decadent and bold—we want to try it ourselves, stat.
Natural Copper
Unbelievable but true: This vibrant hair color didn't come from a bottle. Lily Cole is perhaps our ultimate copper-born muse, with bright, dramatic loose curls fit for a classic Renaissance painting.
Rich Copper
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This rich monochrome copper is at the top of our hair wish list. Zendaya can always be trusted to sport cool hair, and this vivid shade and cropped style complement her armored outfit.
Byrdie Tip
Copper is an extremely versatile red, according to Richards. "For darker, more olive skin tones I recommend going a little deeper with the color, incorporating some brunette in the formula," she says. "Lighter skin tones will benefit from lighter- to medium-colored copper tones."
Vivid Copper
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There's something impossibly chic about the combination of a vivid copper color and big curls. This look on actress Phoebe Dynevor has so much natural volume and bounce.
Cinnamon Copper
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Known to try out various shades, Justine Skye doesn't shy away from hues of cinnamon sprinkled into her coppery tresses.
Amber Waves
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K-Pop star Hani looks like a living doll here. She's got a pert bowtie around her neck, cherry-red lips, and silky copper waves without a hair out of place.
Old Hollywood Copper
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Sophie Turner's sleek, Old-Hollywood-syle waves are all the more head-turning with their coppery hue. Paired with a smoky eye and a dusky-rose lip, the hair completes a classically glam look.
Tomato Copper
Long before her Squid Game days, actress and model Hoyeon Jung sported a tomato-copper shade with dark roots at Rag and Bone's Spring 2017 runway show. Jung was the only model in the show to rock this hue, resulting in a stunning surprise on the runway.
Glossy Copper
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To keep your copper as shiny as Jessica Chastain's, whose hair is truly blinding (in the best way possible, of course), try a color-enhancing deep conditioner.
'90s-Inspired
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This rich '90s red with a brown undertone complements Tyra Banks's skin tone, burgundy lipstick, and full ringlets. We're here for all of it.
"Strawberry Feels"
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Eva Mendes refers to this color as "Strawberry Feels," and it's safe to say that we're feeling it. Subtle with a kick, this charming style warms up a room and has us contemplating a touch-up sooner than usual.
Deep Copper
Julianne Moore is known for her signature deep copper hair, which complements her jade-green eyes. With an all-over color like this, opt for long layers to add movement and dimension.
Fiery Copper
We can't get over Lizzo's fabulous coppery color on her curly shag. A tint like this could be achieved with a semi-permanent color on certain hair, in case commitment to a whole copper head is too intense.
Classic Copper
After years as a blonde, Julianne Hough tried out this stunning copper hue at Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood. Her red locks received lots of praise, especially from Hough herself: "I have never felt more like me than I do right now," Hough wrote on Instagram after revealing her transformation.
Faded Ombré
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Matt Rez, one of Byrdie's favorite colorists, is obsessed with giving his clients impressive shades of red. His clients include Our Lady J, who has a chic and subtle copper ombré.
Soft Copper
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Bring this picture of Emma Stone's soft copper locks to your colorist if you're going for a shade that looks radiant all year long.
Lightened Copper
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Influencer Irene Kim is constantly changing her hair. We love this faded take on copper, which is more on the orange side of red. Burnt orange lipstick completes the monochrome look.
Deep Copper Penny
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No matter what hair colors Hayley Williams tries out, she'll always be known for her signature flame red. Here, she sports a deeper copper penny color paired with a whole lot of texture.
Burgundy Copper
This darker, nearly burgundy red looks stunning against Ayesha Curry's skin tone. "Copper is also a very fun gloss color for brunettes," Richards notes.
Plummy Copper
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When it comes to her hair, Janet Mock loves to experiment with cuts, colors, and styles. Here, her plum-toned copper waves present a fresh take on a classic hair color.
Bronzed Copper
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Kate Bosworth's bronzed copper bun is so regal. "Using a moisturizing conditioner (or mask) regularly and avoiding any oils should keep the color at its most vibrant," Richards says regarding at-home maintenance. "Also, if you’re using hot tools, definitely reach for a heat protectant."
Subtle Copper
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Issa Rae always stays close to her natural, dark color and uses color to add dimension, like she's done here with this subtle, all-over copper wash. Since the color contrast is subtle, upkeep is a breeze.
Toned-Down Copper
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Amy Adams' toned-down copper locks are stunning next to her dark green satin top. Richards calls copper "the best shade of red for hair color" because of how natural it can look.
Copper Ringlets
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With jet-black roots and face-framing tendrils, FKA Twigs melded ombré ringlets with a coppery makeup look. The '90s-style shimmer on her lids and her glossy, gradient lips add plenty of dimension to her copper-first beauty look.
Piece Out
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Megan Thee Stallion's piece-y updo features pumpkin-spice hues. The singer left her roots dark and slick, letting straight, coppery tendrils spill down around her face.
Cowboy Copper
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Madison Shamoun gave cowboy-copper hair a spin when the hue was trending in 2023. The trend was named by hairstylist and evo hair creative director Tom Smith, who previously told Byrdie "cowgirl copper became my nickname of choice thanks to this shade's similarity to the rich auburn leather often used in western-influenced fashion."
Copper Bounce
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Rihanna's copper-sienna waves are full of bounce, volume, and shine. The side-swept style is darker at the roots, lighter at the tips, and lush and buoyant all over.
Side-Swept Curls
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Riley Keough's trademark red tresses look extra fiery when pulled into side-swept curls. Here, her coppery locks play off tomato-red lips and dewy cheeks — and we can't look away.
