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There's a shade of sultry copper for every skin tone.

9 Ways to Pull Off Copper Color Hair

Want to bring out your fiery side? Check out these tips on how to rock copper color on your locks.

March 19, 2023
Read Time: 3 Minutes

1. Light Copper Highlights>

2. Copper and Red Balayage>

3. Short Copper Bob>

4. Copper Ombre>

5. Tomato Copper>

6. Peach Copper>

7. Mahogany Copper>

8. Bronze Copper>

9. Phoenix Hair>


Think a bold copper color won't look good on your locks? Think again. This trend can be flattering on any skin tone or hair texture when done correctly. Ask your stylist to recommend the best shade for you. Here are some ideas.

1. Light Copper Highlights

Backside of a woman’s head with wavy brownish red hair.
Brighten a deep copper tone base with highlights.

To get this look, ask your stylist to start with a dark base and add copper highlights for a vibrant display that will make heads turn. Help your copper highlights last longer with Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Ultimate Color Revive Ultra Conditioner. Its formulation helps replenish lost nutrients from coloring and revive chemically treated hair to keep your hair looking salon-fresh.

2. Copper and Red Balayage

Backside of a woman running her hands through her wavy red hair
Get a vibrant copper and red balayage for a bold look

A bright copper and red balayage is a fun play of fiery hues. This style works best on a pre-lightened base and will suit any hair texture.

Use a color-safe shampoo like TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo with anti-fade technology to keep your copper color from going brassy. It also has jojoba oil, so your balayage stays shiny and moisturized.

3. Short Copper Bob

Young Asian woman with a handbag and sunglasses smiling against a pink background.
Get a chop and copper up! A short copper bob is an easy style that will look great on most face shapes.

Pull off a copper color on a short, sweet, and fuss-free hairstyle. If you’ve had long hair for a while, getting a bob – in a red shade, no less – will have maximum impact. Mix it up with messy waves for an edgy look or wear it slightly longer and sleek like a lob.

4. Copper Ombre

Young Asian woman with an ombre hairstyle.
Choose a darker shade on the roots and transition to lighter hues of copper on the ends to sport a cool copper ombre.

Rock a vibrant copper ombre by asking your stylist for a deep auburn tone that smoothly transitions into a brighter copper shade. Make the colors of your hair pop by using a deep color-safe conditioner like TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Conditioner. It helps make your color last up to 2x longer by moisturizing hair while locking the color within the fibers.

5. Tomato Copper

Asian supermodel with copper orange red hair.
Before Squid Game, HoYeon Jung was a supermodel who rocked tomato copper hair.

If you’re feeling a little daring, try a bright tomato shade. This copper color will work well on lighter skin tones and stand out in a room full of browns and blacks. Mix it up with darker roots like Hoyeon for a dramatic contrast.

6. Peach Copper

Asian girl with glasses and pinkish brown wavy hair.
Try a pastel shade so pretty, it’ll brighten even the dullest of hair days.

Speaking of fruits (because, you know, a tomato is a fruit), why not try the lightest shade on the copper spectrum? Peach is a refreshing cross between pastel and bold. This look is for anyone who can’t commit to an in-your-face shade of copper just yet.

Cop the perfect peach copper by asking for bright, blonde undertones mixed with shades of copper and orange for a soft, dreamy style that makes everything feel like peaches and cream.

7. Mahogany Copper

Asian girl smiling with long wavy brown hair against a gray background.
Use a deep mahogany base under light copper highlights for a soft but striking look.

If office rules keep you from going red, this style is perfect. Deep mahogany is just the shade to make copper highlights stand out through the ends. Complete your look with soft waves that showcase the range of colors on your locks.

8. Bronze Copper

Portrait of an Asian girl smiling with long wavy brown hair outdoors.
Bronze hair will make your morena skin glow.

Front and center, beach babes! A bronze copper color is perfect for natural waves and sun-kissed skin. Spice it up with blonde highlights to get that surfer girl “halo.” Deep-condition your tresses every week, especially if you constantly expose them to UV rays and seawater. It'll guarantee softer and smoother hair. 

9. Phoenix Hair

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Bold, phoenix hair is a #fire way to rock copper color.

Take a walk on the wild side with this wild, copper color. Phoenix hair combines fuchsia, copper, and blonde tips. Multiple colors might require more maintenance, but this showstopper will get everyone’s attention. You can go all out with a fully bleached base or colorful highlights while maintaining your natural shade.

When it comes to copper color for hair, your options are endless. From deep mahogany to pastel peach, these shades are sure to bring out your fiery side. Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun!

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