Like blonde or chestnut, red hair color has a wide range of shades, from lightest to darkest. This fall, the warm color dethrones the blonde and invades the planet Instagram under the hashtag #Copperhair. A dark red with copper highlights. Want to give in to the star trend of the season? All the advice of Manuela colorist Thereporthair, to go to dark red.
What is a dark red?
While it is customary to associate red with a shimmering shade, it can also compete with the darker shades. Its warm highlights affixed to a dark base provide a very natural, no-frills finish. " Dark red is a shade that appears discreetly in the hair. This is the right compromise when you want to stay brown and add a slight copper sheen »Explains the colourist. Dark red can also be the first step in a smooth transformation to a bolder red like auburn red, red red or Venetian red. However, you should know that dark red comes in two shades: " There are different dark coppery reds: dark ash red for cooler tones and dark red red for warmer tones. »Manuela explains. The dark red color democratized by the stars who love it, is refined and softens the features. To go further, the reddish brown shade, inspired by dark red, often called "broux" is also popular. This hybrid shade is similar to chocolate or mahogany, a very elegant and discreet color.
Dark red: for what basis?
Julianne Moore, Christina Hendricks and Amy Adams never tire of the sensual and deep aura of dark red. A warm shade that brings a dreamlike look in winter. But is this coloring suitable for all bases? The expert replies: " dark red is an easy color to adopt because it suits different skin tones. Indeed, dark red flatters fair, pinkish or golden skin, just as much as dark skin. On the other hand, for dark skin, it is better to avoid too copper highlights. This coloring is also not recommended on "olive" skin because it can give a bad look. ". The good news is that dark red looks just as good with brown, blue, or green eyes.
How to switch to dark red?
Changing your hair color is no easy task. Balayage, bleaching, henna, permanent dyeing… there are different coloring techniques, depending on the desired result. To obtain a dark red, the method changes depending on the base: " for dark blonde to very light blonde hair, it is unnecessary to use bleaching, as these colors naturally have the right “background” of yellow-orange. Brown hair, on the other hand, which all has a base of red, must first be bleached and then recolored for the correct red. »Notes the colourist.
Dark red to do at home: good or bad idea?
If dark red is an easy color to wear, it is on the other hand not easy to achieve yourself as Manuela from Thereporthair remarks: “ Doing this hair color at home is not recommended. Dark red is a shade that needs an expert eye and a full diagnosis to find its "second reflection", cold or warm. It's a color that needs to be "adjusted". Otherwise, beware of the opposite effect: without a suitable second reflection, this color can look bad. Same principle for the highlight. If it is not done correctly, the color may turn. It is therefore better to turn to a professional to switch to the dark red color. "To hear the word …
How to maintain the dark red color?
Like all hair colors, dark red requires minimal maintenance to maintain its intensity for as long as possible. The right product? A suitable shampoo: " It is important to adopt a specific shampoo for colored hair in order to preserve the superficial pigments of this coloring. The trick? Shampoo twice to have beautiful hair. The first shampoo washes the hair while the second treats the color to keep it vibrant. "Recommends the expert. And to maintain your color between two appointments with your hairdresser, you can also apply repigmenting products available in salons or on Amazon: " a repigmenting treatment restores intensity to a reflection Advises Manuela. Colored hair is weak and needs nourishment. Vegetable oils repair the fiber and protect the hair. Finally, shampoos with sulphates should be banned because they weaken the color and alter the reflection.
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Which cuts highlight the dark red?
According to Pinterest, there is no shortage of hair inspiration when it comes to dark red. Short, long, tapered hairstyles, wavy, smooth or supple hairstyles, there is something for everyone, as Manuela from Thereporthair details: " Dark red works with many cuts and styles. It’s a color that works with all styles. It gives a little "wild" femme fatale side. However, the styled-disheveled effect, with hair full of volume and movement, is ideal for highlighting this coloring. ". To find your hair look, discover our selection of photos of celebrity hairstyles enhanced by the dark red color.
Acknowledgments: Manuela from Thereporthair.fr