24 Breathtaking Copper Hair Color Ideas For Women
Rebellious, fiery, mysterious, and dark – each alluring shade has its own personality.
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The next big fad in hair colors is an orange-brown metallic hue with hints of brown or copper hair color. You may be bored out of your wits with the constant flood of brown, blonde, gold, rose, and other regular hair colors on your feed. But thankfully, the copper hair color is here to brighten your day! This hair color looks like a deeper, darker, and more intense tone of ginger hair. The color is as fierce as the raging fire within you. So, you know it is never a dull day with this hair shade. And if you are under the false impression that copper is just one shade, we are happy to correct you. So, keep reading to check out some of the best copper shades to try on your hair.
Before You Get Started- Choose shades that complement your hair and skin tone. Light copper shades suit fair skin, while fiery shades suit medium complexions. Coppery auburn shades are best for darker skin tones
- Copper tones can make your eyes pop. Fiery copper shades like amber complement blue, hazel, and green eyes.
- Copper shades fade quickly and are high maintenance. They require touch-ups every 6-8 weeks. Minimize heat styling for its longevity.
In This Article
How To Color Your Hair Copper
What You Need
- Box of copper hair color
- Old t-shirt (that you won’t mind ruining)
- Hair brush
- Sectioning clips
- Vaseline
- Bleaching kit
- Bowl
- Rubber gloves
- Hair dye brush
- Shower cap
- Hair tinting brush
- Color safe shampoo
- Color safe conditioner (will probably be included in your box of hair dye)
What To Do
- Put on your old t-shirt that you don’t feel bad getting red stains on.
- Brush out all the knots and tangles from your hair
- Part your hair horizontally and vertically to divide it into 4 sections.
- Roll and clip up 3 sections of your hair, leaving a front section loose to start dyeing first.
- Apply Vaseline all along your hairline and on your ears so that you don’t stain your skin with the dye.
- Put on your rubber gloves.
- Follow the instructions and time duration given on your bleaching kit to mix, apply, and wash off the bleach from your hair.
- Mix your copper hair dye in a bowl by closely following the instructions given on the box.
- Picking up half-inch sections of hair at a time, start applying the hair dye from the ends and work your way up the length of your hair with the help of your tint brush. Stop applying dye at about 1 inch below your roots.
- Use your index and middle fingers to work the dye into and all along the length of your hair.
- Repeat this process until you have applied the copper hair color on all four sections of your hair.
- Put a shower cap on and leave the dye in for the duration of time indicated on the box for the color to develop.
- Wash off the dye with water until the water runs clean.
- Wait for an hour before shampooing and conditioning your hair with color safe products.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into the best ways that you can style the very gorgeous copper hair color!
24 Breathtaking Styling Ideas For Copper Hair Color
1. Rich Copper
Dark auburn strands are complemented with a rich copper hue and a slight grown out-effect that is sure to show off your confidence. Whether you go all out or just add a few special highlights, this is one hair color that will guarantee you’re the center of attention!
2. Bronze Copper
Bronzed copper is an elegant auburn hair shade that adds a touch of royalty to your style! And what a better way to style this hair color than with a classic bouffant and headband look. The lighter, bronzed out copper hue paired with a bright colored headband complements lighter skin tones beautifully.
3. Copper And Peach Balayage
Come fall, and the world’s obsession with pumpkin spice everything is kicked into overdrive. Take inspiration from this fall delight by going for a copper and peach hand painted look that is as stunning as hair color looks can get. Style your hair in loose waves to show off the gorgeous copper and peach dual tones in all their glory.
4. Russet And Copper Highlights
If you’re drawn towards earthy tones and natural colors when picking out your hair color, here’s a look that you’ll definitely love. Highlight your light hair with some muted copper and russet brown shades to create this natural hair look. This copper color job looks especially beautiful when styled in curls.
5. Bright Copper All Over
When winter rolls around and Christmas spirit is in the air, experimenting with vivacious hair colors is a great idea. If you’re feeling particularly brave, go for this bold copper hue all over your hair to create a magnificent look that is straight out of a Grimm Brothers fairytale.
6. Soft Copper Balayage
Why go for a single copper hue when you can go for a variety of shades to help create a multidimensional look? This copper, rust, and ginger toned balayage style is soft and so pretty that no one will take their eyes off it. Style it in some open curls to complete the romantic vibe of this look.
Rebecca, a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger, documented her journey of going from brown hair to ginger copper in her personal blog. She loves coloring her hair in different hues, and says, “After seeing the luscious locks of Isla Fisher again recently re-watching Confessions Of A Shopoholic, I was inspired to try and return my hair to ginger (i).”
7. Deep Copper Sombre
Coloring your dark brown hair may be a tad bit difficult because of the bleach you’ll have to expose it to, but the stunning results at the end make it totally worth it. This rich copper sombre done on a deep mahogany brown base proves that elegance lies in subtlety.
Quick Tip8. Warm Copper Color Melt
No color job looks as breathtaking as a root melt that blends flawlessly down the length of your hair. Starting off with a rich auburn at the roots, this color job slowly transitions into a light copper shade to create a hair look that’s one for the ages.
9. Subtle Copper Ombre
Emma Stone works miracles in the way she carries off literally any hair color. But she definitely looks best as a redhead. This subtle copper ombre with a strawberry blonde shade at the bottom is enchanting as it is, but paired with a short shaggy bob and bangs it creates a look that is absolutely breathtaking.
10. Light Copper With Rose Gold Tips
The only thing better than having one metal-toned color in your hair is having two! This light copper hair color look is airy and bright, to begin with. But dimension and an illusion of length have been added to this style with the coiled bangs and curly hair.
11. Copper And Burgundy Highlights
Infuse the beauty of fall foliage into your hair with this multi-tone hair color look that you just can’t say ‘no’ to. The deep burgundy, copper, and candy pink highlights used in this look complement chocolate brown hair beautifully. To make the most of the gorgeous depth and dimension created by this look, style it in big voluminous curls.
12. Copper Root Melt
Want to add a pop of color to your natural blonde hair but can’t go too crazy because your workplace won’t allow it? Then here’s an understated color look that will work wonders for you. Just add a dash of muted copper at the roots and crown of your hair to create a pretty root melt effect.
13. Molten Copper
If a sleek finish is what your heart desires then a sleek finish is what you’ll get with this copper hair color look. Add some depth to this cool toned copper look by dyeing the roots a deep mocha brown. Style the color job in a straight cut long bob to finish off the sleek look.
14. Multidimensional Copper Balayage
Can’t choose between a bunch of copper shades? Then go for them all! Streak and highlight your tawny brown hair with varying light and dark shades of copper to create a hair look that comes alive when hit by sunlight. A short bob done up in blow-dried curls will go perfectly with this color job.
15. Bright Copper With Mahogany Brown Lowlights
Want to create an illusion of volume in your otherwise thin hair? You can do it oh-so-simply while still fulfilling your dream of being a redhead. Go for a bright copper shade with a subtle rose gold tint all over your hair to lay down your base. Add in some rich mahogany brown lowlights on the under-section of your hair to create more depth and make it look more voluminous.
16. Rich Copper Balayage
Add a subtle hint of metallic beauty to your dark brown hair to mix things up with your hair look. These gorgeous balayage highlights in a glossy copper hue blend beautifully into dark coffee brown hair and make for an elegant and classy hair look that can be sported in a professional environment. It looks best in shoulder-length hair styled in big waves.
17. Copper And Auburn Blended Highlights
When two fiery reds come together, then a fire is bound to set ablaze. Magnificent shades of copper and auburn fuse together in this balayage look to make you look like the Daughter of Fire. The edgy and bold appeal of this look goes up a notch by styling it in a layered cut with bangs.
18. Copper And Blonde Highlights
Every cloud may have a silver lining but every gorgeous hair look has a copper one. To create a magical hair look straight out of a fantasy novel, color all your hair at the front in a soft copper hue. Highlight your dark chestnut hair at the back with shades of copper and caramel that blend together seamlessly to create a gorgeous multi-dimensional color look.
19. Intense Copper Balayage
Want to be the center of attention in every room you walk into? Then, girl, do I have a hair look for you. Go all out with your hair color by opting for this intense copper balayage that no one can take their eyes off even if they tried. Style this look in some pretty curls to complete the feminine vibe of this style.
Quick Tip20. Copper Candy Floss
Candy floss (or cotton candy, whatever you call it) was probably a big part of your childhood. Awaken the child in you with this pink tinted hair color look that is the epitome of cuteness. This copper hair color with a pink undertone is feminine, sexy and the perfect hair color to put you out there.
21. Warm Toned Copper Highlights
If you use the words ‘understated’ and ‘elegant’ to describe your sense of style then here’s a hair look that you will absolutely love. These brown toned copper highlights add a touch of warmth to your brown hair to make it look sunkissed. Pair this look with shoulder-length hair styled in low curls.
22. Metallic Copper
What’s the point in going for a copper hair color if you don’t go all out? The best way to go crazy with your copper hair look is to go for a bright shade in a super glossy and metallic tint. A long hair styled in blowdried waves is the perfect way to complete this brilliant hair look.
23. Cinnamon Copper
Cinnamon copper hair color epitomizes the allure of earthy and natural tones, perfect for those favoring striking for a subtle yet natural appearance. The blend of cinnamon hues offers a rich depth and dimension, complementing various skin tones. This color works exceptionally well when styled in soft curls and adds vibrancy and a touch of sophistication to your hairstyle.
24. Faded Copper Hair Color
Faded copper hair boasts a subtle, muted tone with hints of warm red and brown undertones. This low-maintenance color suits various skin tones. You can even style it effortlessly in loose waves or curls to enhance dimension and showcase the faded copper hues. The versatility of faded copper allows for easy integration into various hairstyles, making it an effortlessly chic choice for those seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed aesthetic.
Infographic: 10 Stunning Copper Hair Color Ideas
Want to try out some fiery copper shades for your hair? Then, it’s better to do your research. While you can pick anything from balayage and highlights to the full hair color of varying hues of copper, the style must complement your overall look. In the infographic below, we have listed some copper hair color ideas you can try this season. Check them out!
Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team
After seeing these looks, it is apparent why these stunning copper hair colors are trending. It is perfect for those with brown or blonde hair that want to add a touch of color to their boring ol’ tresses. You can head over to the salon to have an expert properly color your hair copper. Or, if you trust your capabilities, you can follow the tutorial mentioned above and paint your hair copper right at home. Just follow the instructions perfectly and keep checking on your hair color to ensure it is the copper shade you desire. If you notice any brassy tones after coloring your hair, use the complementary color toner to set it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skin tone goes with copper hair?
Warm skin tones work best with copper hair colors. But, if you have cool-toned skin, you can find a cool shade variation of copper.
How do you know if copper hair suits you?
It depends on your skin tone, undertone, your makeup, and the clothes you wear. If you are warm-toned, wear warm makeup shades and warm-colored attire, then most cooper hair shades will suit you as they have a warm hue.
What is the difference between auburn and copper hair color?
Both these shades come under the red hair color spectrum and have a mix of brown and orange with hints of red. Copper has a stronger orange tone, while auburn has a deeper brown hue. Copper is brighter than auburn.
Key Takeaways
- Warm copper tones look great on those with warm skin tones, while cool copper suits those with cool undertones.
- Mix shades like strawberry blonde, cinnamon, and auburn to increase your hair’s depth and dimension.
- Add copper highlights around the face to brighten up your complexion.
- Use a sulfate-free, purple shampoo to keep brassiness at bay, along with a good conditioner.
- Try ombre highlights by lightening ends to spice or change your look or copper lowlights for a contrasting effect.
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