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With the fall months upon us, it's the perfect time to swap out the lighter, beachy tones of summer for something decidedly more autumnal. And what better way to do that than by blending two of the season's signature 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 golden and strawberry lighten things up. Combine any number of these for a look that feels wholly appropriate for the cozy season ahead.
Below, you'll find 19 reddish-brown hair color ideas for inspiration.
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Tawny Tones
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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 brighter shades of summer to the deeper tones of fall.
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Copper Brown
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Like browns and reds, there’s a spectrum of copper, and this deep shade is perfect for natural brunettes.
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Strawberry Brunette
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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.
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Kendall Jenner Red
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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.
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Chestnut
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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.
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Autumn Palette
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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.
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Metallic Rust
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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.
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Auburn
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Sophie Turner’s auburn hair is 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 us. “We have seen in recent months a strong move towards all shades of red, from bright true reds through burgundies, and all shades of copper, from soft strawberry blondes to strong Irish red tones.”
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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
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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
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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.
