It’s quite difficult to meet mischievous “saffron milk caps” on the street. Few people have red hair from birth, but there are also few who would dare to take the step of becoming a “redhead.” This hair color remains out of fashion and time, unlike dyeing and haircut techniques.

Who suits red hair color?

Well, I wanted to change my life in a decisive way, and it started with hair color. Having bought a pack of paint at the nearest store or visiting a beauty salon, it is worth considering some nuances.

Ideally red hair color is suitable for women:

• with light skin;
• “cold” eyes;
• aristocratic facial structure.

Even if such features are not observed in women, you can always choose your shade based on natural data - type of appearance. But there are also categories of women for whom red hair color will not be the highlight of their look.

Who doesn't it suit?

• gray hairs amount to more than half of all available ones, and also if the hair is overdried, there is significant damage to the hair structure;
• there are many age-related wrinkles;
• there are pigment spots, a large number of moles and freckles.

All other young ladies should devote more time to selecting a suitable shade, then such coloring will decorate the entire image.

Examples of shades from photos

The widest palette of red shades allows you to choose the optimal tone for almost any woman. But in order not to miss, it is better to follow some recommendations.

Bright red

This shade will be a daring solution for owners of brown and black eyes. The color saturation does not matter: be it “light copper” or a bright sunny orange. But this tone should not be chosen by beauties with eyes the color of the sky and nearby shades.

Auburn

One of those shades that look very natural on hair, without overloading the image with color. Suitable for ladies with any eye color and skin tone. This shade will add special sophistication and aristocracy to a woman. A red, golden tint will add a special charm to the iridescence.

Carrot shade

Another option to make your new hairstyle as natural as possible is a carrot shade. It has a rich palette: calm, balanced tones, rich colors for red-haired beasts, rich tones with a golden sheen. It will look great on fair-skinned women. Preferred eye color is green, gray, sky blue.

Fiery red

More than a bold color, which is chosen by self-confident future red-haired beauties. The fiery palette is incredibly wide, so the strands can be colored in different ways, depending on the appearance: darker options are perfect for girls with dark skin. Light tones of fiery red will go well with pale skin.

Light red

Light shades look somehow unnatural on hair. For a balanced look, light red is recommended for those with pale or pinkish skin. Eye color is not important in this choice.

The tint map of this color may be different. More restrained tones of red-red are universal: any skin tone and eyes can be combined with a new hair color. A bright option will suit a lady with fair skin.

Red-blond

Luxurious light brown curls simply play in the sun if they have a reddish tint. This hair color can be from birth, or it can be achieved by tinting. This hair color is suitable for women with any skin and eye color.

Copper red

Ladies with any skin tone can safely style their hair in this color, but green eyes will add special charm and mystery to their appearance. But this does not mean that women with different eye colors cannot pamper themselves with this shade. It can be closer to a fiery palette or be darker. In any case, a hint of coppery red will elevate the look.

Red-brown

Brown pigments will tame the red color, so there is a very high chance that the shade will suit you optimally. Whether you have dark skin or pale skin, this shade will look great against its background. Notes of mahogany will add playfulness to the strands, and in the sun this color will have many reflections.

Chestnut red

The rich tone will look great on fair-skinned beauties. This color copes well with the appearance of gray hair, the shade harmonizes with any haircut. Therefore, ladies older than middle age should pay attention to it.

Ash red

A very “young” shade with hints of ashy. It is not recommended to choose for middle-aged women, so as not to visually add extra years. It stands out against pale skin; eye color is not important. As a bold variation, the shade can be used on dark-skinned women. In this case, it is better to choose a more intense red with subtle signs of ash.

Chocolate red

Deep red with a hint of chocolate is an excellent option for women who have risked acquiring a new shade, but have not decided to take a drastic step. The “trick” of this shade is its versatility - in poor lighting the curls appear dark brown, in the sun they look red. This shade copes well with gray strands.

Red-pink

An original shade ensemble is created by combining red with pink tones. This shade is good for young girls. Young ladies of any color type can dye their hair this unusual color.

Golden red

Hair color can approach golden-chestnut, oak, and chocolate tones. Whatever it is, the tone will decorate the image of girls with any skin tone. Often, when dyeing this color, you have to pre-lighten your hair. Therefore, it is simply necessary to pay attention to the care of such “fiery” hair so that it does not turn into a washcloth.

Pre-lightening before achieving a given shade is inevitable. A redhead with such a blonde will be bright and bold. A red-haired beast with such a shade will not go unnoticed. If the red tone was applied to a natural blonde, then the manifestation of “redness” will not be so intense. A universal color that will suit almost everyone.

Caramel red

Such an interesting shade will ennoble red hair and give the curls a soft color. Suitable for ladies with dark skin; brown eyes will add a unique highlight to the look. This color is effective for natural and bleached blondes. If you want to cover gray hair, caramel-red color is a good option.

Achieving the planned red color is not so easy, especially at home. Difficulties can easily arise, for example, if the goal is to turn into a golden red blond from the original dark blond.

The sequence of actions when painting red may differ depending on the original shade of hair. But sometimes becoming a red-haired lady is very simple, and the price for this is pennies.

If the original color is brown.

The easiest way to dye your hair with this color is chocolate, chestnut, dark red, etc. All you have to do is buy natural henna and do this coloring at home. As an option, balms and shampoos with a tint effect will come to the rescue. For a more lasting and obvious effect, you should use permanent paint. When choosing dark shades of red, you should pay attention to your eyebrows. Dyeing your eyebrows dark brown is a great option for a harmonious look.

If the transition to red occurs radically and, for example, a fiery color is chosen, then you will have to lighten it by at least 3 tones, and only then switch to red. It would be a good idea to mentally prepare for the fact that any bleaching will lead to a deterioration in the condition of the hair, and therefore additional procedures for caring for it cannot be avoided.

If the original color is light brown

Whatever the shade of light brown, it can be tinted. Dark or light shades lend themselves well to tinted shampoos and balms. Henna also plays an important role here. With its help you can achieve a not bright, but natural result.

From light brown it is convenient to achieve both dark and light shades of red. If henna does not bring the desired effect, then professional dye will definitely correct the situation. Stylists recommend resorting to coloring a few weeks after using henna, since the result of the procedure can be unpredictable, and most likely not in favor of the red-haired girl.

If the original color is blond

It doesn’t matter how hard a woman’s hair color was, but in any case it’s great to switch from it to bright red shades. You can choose a dark one, but it will quickly wash out of your hair. Therefore, it is better to carry out such experiments in several stages: first darken the hair, and then dye it red.

If you use the original blonde color, you can get by with various tonics and balms. The effect will last no longer than a month, but there will be minimal damage to the hair.

Selection of paint for dyeing curls red

Every time the choice of coloring products leads a woman to panic: choose a professional paint without ammonia or get by with a cheaper product. If the choice falls towards natural dyes like henna, then the hair not only acquires the desired red shade, but also receives additional care. When choosing a dye, most often, we are not talking about the benefits for hair.

1. Price. Although decent paints cost the right amount of money, famous brands try to justify their products to the maximum, this applies primarily to the composition. Professional paints often contain natural ingredients. Palettes of such colors are seen in beauty salons, and the master can fully vouch for the results obtained.
2. Compound. Do not overuse ammonia paint compositions. They deplete the hair, and if the red color requires regular touch-ups and toning, then the result will be clearly disastrous.
3. Hue. The right shade is half the success. On the back of the package there is a small stretch of colors - the outgoing one and the one that will be obtained after the dyeing procedure. If you cannot choose it yourself, then it is better to seek the help of specialists and go to a beauty salon.

Any coloring is a significant stress for the hair. Their structure is damaged, after which the color fades, and the hair itself looks like straw. To prevent this from happening, you should take care of your hair wisely:

1. After washing your hair, do not forget about conditioner, at least once a week - a mask;
2. Select shampoos that are intended for colored hair;
3. When the color quickly washes out, it is safe to use tonics or other tint products based on natural ingredients;
4. Trim intensely damaged hair ends in a timely manner so that the hair does not turn into a mop of hair;
5. You should not use thermal devices frequently to avoid further damage to your hair.

Any coloring requires care, but when it comes to color intensity, you will have to tinker with it. What does it cost to choose the right hair products with color protection? When you see a minimum of washed-off red pigment while washing your hair, you can safely stop searching for your ideal product.

Video on the topic

The saying “Spring is red” corresponds to the theme of our article. And not only because there are probably hundreds of shades of red and red in nature’s palette. Red hair color itself causes controversy and doubt.

In any case, red-haired beauties have always aroused a particularly biased attitude towards themselves: in the Middle Ages they were accused of witchcraft, and in our time, offensive nicknames have been invented for them since childhood.

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Scotland and Ireland are considered the homeland of redheads, but, according to geneticists, by 2060 people with sunny hair color may completely disappear from our land.

Who chooses red hair color?

According to psychologists, when a woman wants to change her life, she changes her hair color.

Redhead is a special case. This is the color for those who, more than anything in the world, don’t want to be the same as everyone else.

Each of us, at least once in our lives, has certainly uttered indignantly: “What am I, a redhead?!” This phrase reeks of contempt, but in reality it is not. Red-haired beauties can be charming, seductive, sweet and gentle.

With red hair you will always feel your indomitable natural temperament. Redheads are completely unpredictable!

Mark Twain, Antonio Vivaldi, Auguste Rodin, Sarah Bernhardt, Nicole Kidman, Bill Gates, Alla Pugacheva, actress Amalia & Amalia (ex-Mordvinova) - they all had “fiery” hair, and it is basically impossible to call them “inconspicuous”.

Unbelievable but true!

• In ancient times, red-haired beauties were not only disliked, they were literally hated. For example, they were burned at the stake to please the god Amun-Ra, and in return to receive a good harvest.
• In the Middle Ages, a woman with red hair was considered a witch - insidious and dissolute to the point of indecency.
• But with men it was the other way around. Among the Celtic warriors there were many with fiery hair; they were considered the most fearless. By the way, in Scotland and Ireland, red-haired men are still held in special esteem as direct descendants of the courageous Celts.

Being a redhead is fashionable

Today everything has changed, and if not all girls, then most of those who want to conquer new horizons and enjoy victories on the personal front, dream of becoming redheads.

A woman with luxurious red hair, like the heroine from the famous “Perfume”, will never go unnoticed. True, this medal also has a downside.

• Sadly, many men are simply afraid of red-haired beauties. After all, such a woman can take on a leading role in a relationship, and the prospect of becoming a henpecked woman does not appeal to every member of the stronger sex. Either way, the blonde is submissive, weak and flexible.
• But the biggest risk, according to men, is that such a girl will always have a lot of fans, and this is unnecessary competition. Moreover, for the majority, it does not matter at all where this charming shade “comes from”: it came from a tube of paint or was inherited from the mother.

Natural red hair is a priceless gift from nature. Copper-blonde or copper-golden tones, radiant and daring, are the ultimate dream of most clients who sit down in the hairdresser's chair and are determined to add a generous dose of pepper to their lives.

If the color is chosen correctly, the result will be simply stunning, and you will never go unnoticed. Copper shades are quite persistent, unlike the same ashy and purple shades, which over time simply become “dirty.” If you provide your hair with proper care, even a month after dyeing you will look bright.

How to get a beautiful red hair color - review of colors in the video:

Disadvantage of red color

But with all the advantages, red tones have a significant drawback. If chosen incorrectly, it can “kill” all your advantages and perfectly highlight your shortcomings. Therefore, do not experiment at home.

Painting in copper shades is exactly the case when you should “think a hundred times and paint once.” The red color is quite unpredictable, and it is very difficult to get out of it.

A professional hairdresser-stylist will not only select the appropriate dye, but also advise which shade is right for you. In principle, there are very few people for whom red hair is categorically contraindicated, but even for them a compromise can be found.

Copper blonde hair tinting

• The most universal tone is considered to be the so-called copper blonde. In essence, it is a classic light brown, but with red-brown or yellow pigment. If you're unsure where to start, start here.
• This shade, on the one hand, refreshes the face, on the other, gives amazing tenderness. This tone looks especially advantageous in combination with light eyes and against the background of white, almost porcelain skin.
• If you have green eyes, copper blonde is just what the doctor ordered.

There is a rule: if you are naturally quite contrasting, do not choose too light shades. And vice versa, do not strive for very dark tones if you have a fairly calm appearance, at least at first, while you are not yet accustomed to being a redhead.

• The palette of red shades is so wide that it can satisfy almost any whim. Tone 7.4 is a classic, the true brass tone that starts it all. No matter what exotic shades are invented, this figure remains unchanged. Then everything depends on the experience and skill of the master.
• As with any coloring, manipulations with red color have their own characteristics. The brighter the color chosen by the client, the more difficult the work.

There is a rule in color science: paint does not lighten paint. And if you are a natural brown-haired woman, much less a brunette, and declare your desire to become copper-red, we immediately warn you that this will take at least three hours. Bright, saturated shades are obtained either on very light or bleached hair; in other cases, we are talking, rather, about tinting with semi-permanent dyes.

The nuances of dyeing red

1. Dyeing gray hair has its own characteristics, since there is no pigment in it, the hair itself is “empty”, the dye literally “falls through” into it, as a result of which gray hair is not completely dyed and the color turns out dull and inexpressive. To solve this problem, coloring is carried out in two stages.

2. To give red hair even more expressiveness, you can use not one, but several shades, for example, a combination of copper and red shades, that is, perform coloring. In this way, it is possible to emphasize the texture of the haircut, focus on one detail, for example, bangs, and also give volume to the hairstyle.

Mixing tones when dyeing hair, video:

3. Copper strands on brown hair look very impressive, the main thing is that the shades differ from each other by two or three tones. Then the overall color will look rich but clean.

Advice: if you want to awaken your imagination, turn to nature. An autumn forest, a summer flowerbed, even a flower bouquet will give you a whole sea of ​​ideas if you learn to see real natural beauty.

And don’t be afraid to be bright if you’ve already decided to become a redhead, which is basically the same thing. To maintain the brightness of your shades, be sure to use special hair cosmetics that will restore their structure, nourish, moisturize and protect color.

How to maintain the color of dyed hair?

Many people still think that intensive care “washes out” the color, but in fact it’s quite the opposite. If the hair is loose and porous, the pigments from it evaporate very quickly and the color becomes dull.

In the intervals between coloring sessions, it is recommended to use tint balms and tonics that will add the required amount of pigment. A very good option is the “Color Drops” Color System from Dikson. This product is a pure concentrated pigment; it does not contain oxidants, which means it is completely harmless.

Properly chosen, it shades the complexion, emphasizes the eyes, creates a unique image - bright, mysterious, incredibly sexy.

Should I dye my hair red or not?

This is a color for brave, strong-willed people; it allows the fire that is hidden in many of us to break free and illuminate everything around.

If you look like a “gray mouse”, but at heart you are a real beast, decide to go red, you won’t regret it. You will become more active, make new friends and, of course, a lot of fans, as your sexuality will be off the charts.

For this reason, quiet modest women who prefer solitude, blushing from every immodest or simply attentive glance, should forget about red hair color.

The red-haired girl is a real muse, giving endless scope for imagination, giving birth to the most daring and extraordinary decisions!

• What’s great is that you can “play” with red tones ad infinitum. Highlighting is a thing of the past; it is being replaced by coloring, and the combination of colors can be both classic and creative. For example, strands of purple shades look great against a copper background.
• To complement your look, use clothing. Black and white tones will emphasize the brightness of the image, green will make you look younger, and if you wear red clothes, you will turn into a raging fiery volcano.
• What regarding the use of henna, some masters are too categorical in their statement that it is almost impossible to get rid of it. With some experience, this can be done, and without much effort. And there is no reason to refuse it, especially since it is not only harmless, but also very beneficial for hair.

It just so happens that women constantly change their images. Brunettes dream of becoming blondes, owners of light curls have dyed them with dark dye at least once in their lives, they constantly try to straighten their wavy hair, and smooth, obedient strands curl into curls.

Energetic, temperamental girls, full of passion and eccentricity, prefer to paint themselves in dark shades of red. It is this color that looks original and elegant, successfully highlights the advantages of the appearance and even adds a touch of nobility.

But dyeing your hair dark red is a very capricious and whimsical matter. Sometimes it happens that the final result differs significantly from what was expected.

To prevent this from happening, you should learn all the subtleties of the art of being a redhead. After all, there are types of women who, no matter how much they dream of copper curls, but their appearance does not allow them such changes.

Dark shades of red suit people with dark and yellow skin. Pinkish tones of the skin allow you to use the brighter of the dark red colors, and the olive epidermis is conducive to painting in the darkest undertones. It is better for dark-skinned brunettes to give preference to strands with a reddish wine tint.

For albinos with an alabaster coat, fiery curls will not bring anything good.

All facial imperfections are accentuated, and existing wrinkles are emphasized unfavorably. Therefore, it is advisable for naturally blondes to choose other more suitable colors.

People with brown and green eyes can afford luxurious copper hair. Girls with gray and blue irises should pay attention to the natural color. A sunny and cheerful person-autumn “reveals” under the cover of dark red hair, her gaze becomes clear and open, her lips have a ripe, juicy shine, and it seems that the girl is simply glowing from within.

Ladies who decide to try on a bold, defiant image have only one small task left to do - choose the right tone.

Palette of dark shades of red hair color

At first glance, it may seem that dark red itself is a shade. But actually it is not. The palette of tones and halftones is very rich in color range.

1. Amber. The lightest possible dark red tones interspersed with nutty shades.
2. Terracotta. Red shade with honey notes.
3. Flaming copper. Red color with a warm golden tint.
4. Copper red. Rich red with hints of red.
5. Dark copper. Chocolate reddish undertone.
6. Cherry. Brown-red-violet color scheme.
7. Mahogany. Natural chestnut with a hint of red and a slightly noticeable tint of purple.
8. Bordeaux. Wine shades of hair mixed with scarlet and purple.
9. Burgundy. Dark ruby.
10. Red tree. Bright red with splashes of brown.
11. Ripe plum. A mixture of deep red and bright purple.

It should be noted that red stays on the hair longer than other colors. But the durability of the color also depends on other factors: the quality of the paint itself, adherence to the dyeing technology and care of the hair after it.

We choose hair dye wisely

Permanent dyes are the most popular; they are highly durable, but due to the ammonia and hydrogen peroxide they contain, they destroy the hair structure. Semi-permanent paints without ammonia are safer, but also less durable.

The third option is tinted shampoos. Tinting complexes do not penetrate deeply into the hair, and therefore do not cause significant harm. For test coloring, paints that are not too “caustic” are suitable, and if the decision is made to change the color once and for all, then permanent products are used.

Hair dye must first of all be of high quality. And, despite the assertion that expensive does not always mean high quality, you should not spare financial resources for the purchase of cosmetics. This can affect the health of your curls. Here's what to look for when looking at the list of paint ingredients:

• the composition should not contain the presence of coal tar and lead acetate;
• the presence of B vitamins and plant extracts is mandatory;
• The UF filter will provide additional hair protection.

The boxes of dye always indicate the color of natural hair and the possible result of dyeing.

When choosing the right tube, you should always start from these data. You can find the necessary auburn hair dye among the following:

1. Ollin;
2. Estel;
3. Organic;
4. Palette;
5. London Professional;
6. Schwarzkopf Brilliance;
7. L'Oreal Luo Color;
8. Clerical System;
9. Cramer.

You can read about how to dye your hair dark red in the instructions for the chosen dye. You should be prepared for the fact that painting may eventually bring surprises, and not always pleasant ones.

The color does not always turn out as intended. Dark brown hair is the worst to dye.

Although even on black hair a copper-red tint will be noticeable, and if lighter tones of dark red are meant, then a bleaching procedure is carried out before dyeing.

But gray hair and blonde will make any shade brighter by at least one and a half tones. With such white strands you should be very careful and apply makeup with caution.

Give your hair a dark red hue using henna

Henna is preferred as a dye for its naturalness and safety. But improper use can lead to the color of your hair turning into swamp green. Recommendations from professionals will protect you from mistakes.

How to get auburn hair color using natural henna:

1. The main staining begins only after the verification test. It is carried out on one strand of hair. This will help you figure out how long it will take to achieve the desired color.
2. When preparing the solution, use only ceramic dishes.
3. Do not mix henna with other dyes.
4. Do not apply the mixture to your head while it is heated.
5. Strictly observe the time regime for keeping the coloring mass.

Henna does not fade or fade in the sun. In addition, it does not have a harmful effect on the hair follicles and structure. And each new coloring will make the color brighter and more saturated.

An original way to give your hair a dark shade of red using henna

Take three bags of henna, half a bag of ground cloves and a glass of red wine. Mix everything thoroughly and leave to infuse for a quarter of an hour. After the allotted time, the mixture is ready for application. It is advisable to soak the paint for as many minutes as determined by trial testing.

Non-standard dyeing methods

Modern fashion is so sophisticated and pretentious that it is difficult to surprise others with just an exclusive hair color. We have to resort to non-standard methods of coloring.

Highlighting and coloring is already an innovation. But in any case, you can play with the main tone. So, add strands of lighter tones to the dark red chosen as a base.

But balayage is gaining popularity. This option involves coloring only the ends of the hair. The color can be either harmonious (for example, terracotta strands are shaded with burgundy color), or it can contrast with the main tone (when a very unexpected shade is chosen, ripe wheat, ash blonde or blue-black).

Professionals often focus on naturalness and naturalness. The effect of burnt hair is repeated by shatush and 3D coloring.

But it’s still not worth trying to lighten individual strands of copper curls on your own at home. It is better to contact an experienced hairdresser.

How to properly care for colored hair

So, half the job is done: the tips have been studied, the paint has been chosen, the strands have been dyed. All that’s left to do is to take proper care of your dyed hair.

The rules for caring for red hair are not much different from the basic recommendations for hair dyed other colors. Trim your ends at least once a month, use masks and balms, purchase only high-quality shampoos and conditioners, limit the negative effects of high temperatures and chemicals (hair spray and mousse are also among the negative factors).

Daily head massage and the use of B vitamins have a good effect.

It is important to carry out additional coloring in a timely manner so that regrown roots do not spoil the overall impression. Remember, in the image of a beautiful woman everything is perfect, from the roots of her hair to her fingertips.

It is believed that people with fiery hair are temperamental individuals with a daring disposition and perky character. Many women dream of possessing similar qualities in order to attract the gaze of men and always be the center of attention.

Some people believe that changes in external appearance will not bring changes in the inner world. Maybe you should decide to experiment and test from your own experience how the undertones of dark red hair color play with feelings and emotions, raising to the surface the boldest notes of the hidden corners of the soul.

The next video contains a lot of interesting additional information on dyeing hair with henna.

Sometimes gray everyday life is depressing. The same clothes, the same hairstyles, a similar hair color flashes around. I want variety, bright colors, an explosion of emotions. Changing your own appearance will help refresh reality. If you choose red hair color for this, then the program can be considered completed. The main thing is to pay attention to the right shade. After all, the range of fire is varied.

Color Features

In fact, the naturally red color of curls is a mutation. The composition of pigments inside the hairs completely changes. Red pheomelanin becomes predominant, which is observed in rather limited quantities in most people.

Natural bright red hair is extremely rare. This circumstance allows us to call the phenomenon unique. Those with red hair invariably attract attention. Appearance becomes noticeable and accentuated. That is why, in an effort to stand out, owners of pale curls dye their hair in bright colors.

The main advantage and disadvantage of red hair is its extraordinary visibility. Having dyed your hair, it is simply impossible to remain “in the shadows”. In some cases this is encouraging. Women “bathe” in the attention of men and admire their attractiveness. But sometimes it gets tiring.

Red hair color is always in trend. After all, it is unusual, bright, fresh. But choosing fiery tones is not easy. The gamma is difficult and treacherous, it does not suit everyone. The wrong choice can completely erase the existing advantages of appearance. Even a beauty can lose her attractiveness.

How to choose a shade

The doubt often arises: “Will intense brightness suit me?” The natural color type of red-haired beauties is autumn. They have fair skin, green, brown, gray eyes. For such an appearance, it is allowed to select all options of colors of the fiery range. The whole range will suit them. For those with yellowish or olive skin color, choosing the right red tone is not so difficult. It is acceptable to paint in most existing options.

Girls of spring color type are recommended to try pale versions of red. Summer beauties can “try on” the dark tones of the fiery palette. The question arises: “Who doesn’t suit the colors of the palette?” Owners of a too cold, “Nordic” appearance should not take risks. A bright provocation will spoil the frosty type.

Gender, age, hair style do not matter when choosing a red tone. Fiery radiance does not add age. Warm, bright shades, on the contrary, refresh and give enthusiasm. Most often, women make a deliberate choice in favor of red hair. Bright colors do not harm a man’s appearance, but very few people dye their hair in fiery tones. More often, such changes in appearance are made by young guys.

Note! Red hair looks equally good on short and long hairstyles, voluminous curls or strict symmetry. The main thing is to choose the right shade.

Variety of palettes

There are many options for red. Various colors are used: from richly fiery to a mixture with a pinkish slant. In 2018, natural caramel and rich copper colors are considered fashionable. You can make your choice based on your appearance type.

Natural red is considered universal. The tone is suitable in most cases, gives the image brightness and tenderness at the same time. Only the popularity of a natural shade when chosen independently is low. More often they prefer the equivalent noble amber.

For people with fair skin and eyes, painting in discreet versions of red is suitable. The tones are more reminiscent of blonde with golden notes (light caramel blonde, honey). These options look gentle and soft. This is an excellent solution for young ladies who do not accept excessive brightness.

Red-blond looks both fresh and neutral. With this color, the appearance noticeably changes, but does not become rebellious, as is the case with overly bright tones. Those with a cold color type are recommended to choose ginger, red with an ashen sheen. Metallic notes will make the appearance harmonious and tame the brightness.

Green-eyed people with fair skin can “try on” copper or chestnut. For dark-skinned people, fiery, rusty, chocolate, dark red-brown shades are more suitable. These tones are rich, enchanting, and perfectly highlight the winter color type of appearance.

For bold, self-confident people, you should try ultra bright colors - orange, apricot, carrot, orange.

The options are ideal for fair-skinned owners of brown, green eyes. Such experiments are contraindicated for blue-eyed people. It is permissible for dark-skinned people to pay attention to the red range (paprika, mahogany).

Coloring at home

At home, you can achieve reddish color using tinting, dyeing with permanent dyes, and using folk recipes. The use of tint products is suitable for those who have an original color that is less intense than the chosen option. Shampoos, balms, and tonics will quickly and effectively help you get a bright look. Attention!

The lighter the shade present on the hair, the more intense the color can turn out. Don't forget about this when choosing an option. To create a red-haired mood, in addition to the widely used Rocolor product called “Tonic”,

• Among the unstable dyes choose:
• Estel (Solo Ton);
• Schwarzkopf (Igora Expert);
• L'OREAL (Colorista Washout);

Wella (Color Recharge). The color obtained using tint products lasts 1–4 weeks. The frequency of washing your hair reduces the duration of the effect.

With naturally light hair, the dye is washed off faster. To obtain a more lasting result, you need to use permanent ammonia-based formulations. Such dyes will change color not only on light brown hair, but also on fairly dark hair. To obtain the desired shade of light tones on black strands, they will first have to be bleached. There are special tools for transitioning from dark to rich palette options.

• For permanent dyeing in red tones, popular means are:
• L'OREAL (Excellence Creme, Preference);

SCHWARZKOPF (IGORA ROYAL, Color Expert);

The selection of tones is approached with caution. Red hair in reality often turns out to be brighter than expected. Especially if your hair is originally light-colored. Permanent dyes will last on your hair for 4-8 weeks. Gradually, the curls fade, the roots grow: the hairstyle requires correction. The substance of natural origin is gentle on the hair and gives rich, long-lasting shades. It is enough to dilute the powder with water, apply it to the strands like usual paint, wait for the specified time, and rinse. For light-colored hair, henna will give excessively bright tones; the dye is difficult to wash out. This must be taken into account when experimenting for the first time. To achieve an exceptionally reddish shine, it is enough to reduce the exposure time of the composition.

To obtain different shades, henna dyeing involves changing the basic recipe. Other products added to the composition:

• cloves will enhance and saturate the brightness;
• beet juice and cocoa will add purple-reddish notes;
• strong black tea and wine will create copper tints;
• kefir will enhance the depth and intensity of color;
• ground coffee beans will create dark versions of red;
• Chamomile infusion will lighten the shade and create a beautiful shine.

To obtain more moderate shades of red, it is enough to use a rinse or mask with cinnamon, oak bark, and onion peel. The curls will get a beautiful golden shine. Thanks to products with cinnamon, dark hair will lighten a little, giving it a reddish-brown glow.

Partial coloring

To obtain a beautiful effect (shimmer, shine, color stretching), it is enough to use a complex dyeing technique. Highlighting, ombre, balayage will create a gorgeous result.

Partial coloring can be done on a red or dark base. One or more additional tones are added to the existing shade, skillfully creating a masterpiece. The resulting appearance is perceived naturally, the image looks organic. The strokes are distributed randomly, but considerable experience is required to obtain a decent result. When assessing the appearance, they decide to process only the ends or distribute the strokes evenly throughout the hair.

It is permissible to add pale red (golden, caramel, honey) to a light base. As a result of coloring, the hairstyle will acquire a shiny shimmer. A hairstyle with a light red ombre looks unusual. It is permissible to paint only the ends brightly. A clear transition of colors requires careful attention to the selection of shades.

Advice. To perform coloring, it is better to contact an experienced specialist in a salon. Home experiments rarely end in success.

Cost of procedures

The cost of coloring depends on the professionalism of the artist, the length, and thickness of the hair. The price will be different for using 1 shade and creating a complex scheme. Burning brunettes will need to first bleach their color to get light red hair. This will increase costs. Perhaps the condition of the hair does not allow urgent dyeing. You will have to undergo a course of restorative procedures. These are also additional costs.

The average price of a simple manipulation is 1–3 thousand rubles. Complex procedures cost at least 4–5 thousand rubles.

The intensity of care depends on the condition of the hair after dyeing. Typically, adding red shades does not cause significant harm to the curls. Standard moisturizing and nutrition of the strands is required. For cleansing, it is recommended to use products designed for colored hair. They will maintain the intensity of the artificial shade and provide the curls with the necessary care.

The main problem with hair dyed red is the rapid loss of color brightness. The result must be carefully maintained. When using masks, you will have to pay attention to their composition. Many folk remedies tend to lighten hair. Additionally, your hair will have to be protected from the sun, chlorinated and salt water.

A catchy redhead is the right solution for those who want to stand out. Creating the optimal image will require a balanced approach to choosing colors. A radical change in image will require a complete revision of the style in makeup and clothing.

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Hair coloring is red with a copper tint. Color stretching.

Red hair color, not only natural, but hair dye, as well as henna. Shades of red set the character of hairstyles and makeup. Photo.

Red-haired children often suffer, standing out from the general mass of fair-haired and dark-haired boys and girls. Increased interest in bright hair is expressed in offensive teases and questions. But as they grow up, most often girls discover the bright charm and seductiveness of their red hair. In adulthood, it is rare for a woman to dye her native red color light brown or light brown. However, many blondes and brunettes will try red shades on their hair.
Red hair color is very different: light and dark, with a yellow or red undertone, very bright or moderate, but always colorful.

Freckles are a frequent companion of bright red hair. They can cover a significant area of ​​the face and body. Many owners of red freckles consider them a disadvantage and try in every possible way to get rid of them, but artists and photographers see a special natural beauty in the bright pigmentation of the body.

Red fairy tale. Red hair aesthetics

Nature gave people this miracle, like flowers, sunsets or tropical waterfalls. This beauty is included in fairy tales, myths and legends. She inspired many generations: inquisitors and artists, kings and beggars.
Red hair has the magical power of fire, sun, and lion. All shades of red are in amazing harmony with green, blue and brown - the very basic colors of the Earth that give rise to life and its mystery. These combinations awaken imagination (or maybe ancient memory) taking us to ancient deities: mermaids, goblins, water creatures; elves, gnomes, dragons; wizards, witches and sorcerers... These sensations are conveyed to us in paintings, staged photographs, in songs, books, things and jewelry.

Red hair shades

Shades of red hair can be divided into two parts: natural - those that are found in nature and artificial colors, usually very bright and saturated. Of course, everyone strives for naturalness, but if there is a desire to stand out, then ultra-bright options also have a place.

Natural red

Naturally red hair shades belong to the “autumn”, “spring”, “autumn-summer”, “autumn-spring”, and “autumn-winter” color types. This ranges from warm honey yellows to cool dark chestnut reds.
In general, red means red, but over time this category included all orange shades, brown with admixtures of red and orange, copper all the way to red. Although pure red hair color does not exist in nature.
All the many red shades of hair became prototypes for hairdressing dyes, which occupied a decent segment among popular colors for coloring.

Red paint

Paint of red shades is within the range of , that is, medium in lightness. But within one tone, its color can vary significantly: for example, from yellow-red to brown-red.

In general, red paint can be divided into two types: one close to a natural shade and a synthetic color. Thus, fiery orange and bright red-orange are artificial colors, and golden-copper or yellow-red are close to the natural shades of hair.

Light red paint color. Photo

Yellow-red paint color. Photo

Bright red paint color. Photo

Copper paint color. Photo

Golden-copper paint color. Photo

Brown-red paint color. Photo

Copper brown paint color. Photo

Red-red paint color. Photo

Dye your hair red

If you are inspired by a red look and decide to choose a hair color in this range, do not rush to the hairdresser. This hair color requires a special skin tone that will make the harmony complete. But whatever one may say, we are given one skin color, which we cannot change. Even for initially red-haired girls, not every shade of this palette will suit you. An incorrectly chosen red color can significantly spoil your appearance, make your facial skin painful, and increase your age by five years. I think few people would agree with this effect just for the sake of one hair color. The problem is that you notice such changes only after painting. Therefore, this hair color needs to be planned.
So, light red and yellow-red shades are suitable for “spring”. For “spring-summer” - golden-copper and brown-red colors. For “summer” - copper and copper-brown tones. For “winter” and bright “spring” - bright red and red-red shades. For “autumn-summer” - copper, golden-copper, brown-red and copper-brown. For “spring-autumn” - light red, yellow-red, bright red, brown-red and golden-copper. For Pure “autumn” - yellow-red, bright red, golden-copper, brown-red, copper-brown and red-red.
If you don’t know your color type, use a free program to select hairstyles and hair colors (the main thing is that the photo is not greatly distorted in color). Before painting, you will be able to create a picture that at least somehow reflects the influence of this color on your appearance.

Henna painting

Before high-quality red hair dye was available, you could dye your hair red with henna. This plant not only gives a bright shade, but also significantly improves the health of the hair, giving it shine and volume. Thanks to these properties, henna is still used today. However, there are difficulties in adjusting the color, which makes it difficult to plan the shade, and this is a very important component in creating a harmonious image.

However, I can offer you a diagram of the dependence of the resulting hair color on a mixture of red, colorless and black henna (basma) applied to undyed hair of different shades in different proportions.

The scheme does not guarantee a tone-on-tone match, since there are many unique shades of hair that can be dyed to varying degrees (and the time of dyeing also affects the final color), this is an approximate idea of ​​the result so that you can understand how it changes shade from proportions and changes in the natural tone of the hair.

If you have natural red undertones in your hair or want to update the shine of dyed red hair, consider the following color-enhancing mask.
You will need:
3 medium carrots;
2 tablespoons honey;
3 tablespoons yogurt (no fillers);
½ cup cranberries;
Shampoo.
Grind the carrots and cranberries in a blender to obtain a coarse paste, add yogurt and honey and mix thoroughly. Apply shampoo to your hair, then the resulting mask, using massaging movements, distribute it evenly throughout your hair. Action time is from 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
How it works: beta-carotene from carrots and cranberries - the main natural dyes (and is also vitamin A) when mixed with the fats of yogurt go into an active state, at the same time lactic acid activates antioxidants, and honey fixes the result with a small content of peroxide, simultaneously moisturizing hair. The result is more intense color and healthier hair.

Hairstyles for red hair

Red hair is often thick and voluminous, and sometimes curly. Wild hair of fiery shades never lies perfectly. They are characterized by a slight disorder, which gives liveliness and emotionality to the image. Therefore, hairstyles for redheads will emphasize their splendor, while leaving some freedom.
If the hair is dyed and does not have the required volume, then it is created artificially: by combing, curling, or “disheveled” braids.

The main rule for creating such hairstyles is to maintain at least minimal freedom for the hair. The bun should not be tight, and the hair “should” flow into it in streams. This allows the hair to fall out of the hairstyle, but at the same time is in harmony with the overall composition.

As with buns in braids, the principle of freedom is important: do not pull them tight. A fluffy braid has more volume, which gives the hair an advantageous look. If you are not satisfied with the volume, you can use ribbons or false hair.
To give your hair a casual look, loosen a few strands near your face. On red hair, spikelets and two-stage braids look good: thin braids woven into thick ones.

These are ponytails and thin braids with a headband. The main goal of these hairstyles is to give the impression of creative disorder. They are accompanied by backcombing and curling, creating the impression of the wildness and energy of a red-haired girl.

An unusual hairstyle that looks especially good on red hair, giving the owner a certain retro style. Wave requires smooth or semi-wavy hair. Unlike all other hairstyles, in this one you will need to try to curb your hair and give your hair a perfectly smooth look. Here you will need the entire hairdressing arsenal: perms, varnishes, foams, gels, waxes, etc.

As I already mentioned: the red color creates lively, colorful pairs with almost all natural shades. Flowers in such hair are comparable to a skillful painting and can create stunning images.
An alternative to flowers can be various colored hairpins, headbands, crabs and elastic bands.

Due to the fact that the bright color emphasizes the complexion of the face, there are a great variety of short hairstyles in this range: from boyishly short to multi-level options. Of course, thick short hair looks attractive, but the intensity of the color will make up for the lack of volume. A short hairstyle for thin hair dyed red is much preferable to light brown or long red hair.

Red-haired girls have medium to high contrast in appearance. Having dyed your hair red, while having a low contrast, you will have to reach it to medium. Having a bright appearance, sometimes it is enough to add a little color or slightly enhance the natural shades of the face, creating a natural makeup.

However, with red hair, you can afford medium-bright makeup that will look natural. Expressive eyes and lips against the background of an attractive hair color will make your look unforgettable.

As I already said, red-haired people have an exceptional skin tone. It is quite bright, although it looks light. When choosing eye shadow, it is worth considering that the skin also needs a favorable location. So, if you have green eyes, then shades of plum and clove will suit you. For brown eyes, you should choose lilac shades with gold specks, champagne color and glitter. Blue eyes will harmonize well with shades based on gold and orange.
To emphasize the color, you should choose eyeliners in brown, eggplant and gray-black colors. For high eye contrast, you can use black mascara, but don’t forget about brown.
To choose blush and lipstick, you should know your color type. Above I listed what color types red-haired girls can belong to. And if we assume that you dyed your hair red according to your color type, then choose lipstick using the main tone of your hair: if copper, then lip pigments from purple to burgundy. If your redhead is closer to honey, then the lipstick is selected based on the orange color. If dark shades of red, then lipstick and blush based on red, etc.