29 Best Reddish Brown Hair: “Red Brown Hair” Color Inspirations

Avery Hunt
Avery Hunt Hair Colorist

Balayage is full of warmth and depth, leaving you feeling revitalized. The dimension will create a natural, lustrous appearance, particularly when paired with bouncy, sleek waves. Reddish brown hair is a mix of shades of reds and browns such as auburn, mahogany, burgundy, copper, and chestnut.

The fusion of red and brown hues is limitless. This multi-tonal color elevates the classic red and enhances it for a more captivating and rich blend that can instantly brighten and refresh your look!

Red browns encompass a broad spectrum of colors, making it an incredibly versatile shade that can flatter all types of skin tones. Shades that lean more brown than red are ideal for fairer skin, while those that are more red complement tan to dark skin beautifully.

Discover inspiration for red brown hair color shades for your upcoming color appointment!

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A Red and Blonde Highlights on Brown Hair

#1 Timeless Red and Blonde Highlights on Dark Hair

Transform your traditional light brunette locks with a blend of honey and strawberry balayage for an exquisite red and brown hair hue.

A Red Highlights on Dark Brown Hair

#2 Striking Crimson Accents on Deep Brown Tresses

Crimson highlights on your deep brown hair are the perfect way to experiment with red tones without full commitment.

A Red, Brown and Copper Balayage for long hair with messy waves

#3 Warm Red, Brown, and Copper Balayage

Dimensional coppers for long hair with tousled waves are a fantastic way to introduce a warm and subtle touch of reddish brown color to your hair. Consult your stylist for hand-painted highlights to achieve this look. If possible, use your natural base color. This coloring technique works well for those with naturally dark or medium brown hair.

A Reddish Golden Brown

#4 Breathtaking Reddish Golden Brown

A reddish golden brown hue offers a more understated and easy-to-maintain color choice compared to brighter reds. A light red brown shade is simple to wear and can be adjusted slightly to create delightful variations in your hair.

A Brown Red Balayage with Dark Roots and Natural Waves

#5 Ginger Brown Red Balayage Highlights

A ginger hair color offers an excellent way to introduce subtle warmth to your appearance. For hair that is easy to maintain and and delivers a naturally beautiful effect, consider this shade. Did you know that incorporating balayage highlights can enhance dimension and depth? For added texture and waves, consult your stylist about a layered haircut.

A Red & Brown Curly Color Melt

#6 Copper and Auburn Curly Color Fusion

If you’re in search of a hair color that will elevate your style, consider a curly cowboy copper color fusion. This technique seamlessly blends reddish hues with browns to create a mesmerizing look. Inform your colorist that you’d like them to incorporate warm, coppery shades of red. This will help you achieve the ideal blend. Complete the look with lustrous highlights.

A Reddish Brown Dark Auburn Balayage

#7 Deep Reddish Brown and Dark Auburn Balayage

Feel cozy and chic with rich dark red and brown shades complemented by deep roots for an effortless grow-out. Dark auburn ombres look stunning if you have sleek hair, especially when the blend is flawless.

A Red to Brown Ombre on Short Hair

#8 Cherry Red to Dark Brown Ombre on Short Hair

Showcase your trendy pixie with a cherry red and rich chocolate mix! This delightful ombre creates stunning dimension and depth.

A Chocolate and Merlot Red Brown Hair

#9 Chocolate Brown and Merlot Shades

Chocolate and merlot hair color shades are rich and warm! My best advice for achieving these looks is to bring some inspirational pictures to your consultation with your stylist. They will know if they can make your hair dreams a reality.

A Soft Wavy Red-Brown Hair

#10 Gentle Wavy Locks

A timeless choice for gentle wavy locks exudes an effortlessly romantic and elegant vibe. If your hair leans towards warmer hues, embracing additional warmth may feel like a considerable risk, yet the results can be truly rewarding. Consult your colorist about whether red-brown complements your skin tone before making a commitment. Introducing splashes of red and blonde into brown hair is an excellent way to ease into a red transition. Gentle waves can be achieved using hot rollers or a curling iron and can be completed with a pomade for added luster.

A Red Highlights on Brown Hair

#11 Rich Burgundy Red Accents on Brown Hair

Streaks of burgundy red on your dark natural hair can create a remarkable contrast you won’t achieve with anything else. These highlights are ideal if you want to enhance your natural color without the commitment of a fully high-maintenance style.

A Brown Hair with Copper Highlights

#12 Medium Chocolate Hair with Playful Copper Highlights

The base is a rich mahogany brunette (think red wine) with delicate balayage copper highlights and the ideal autumn hue. The cut features a blunt and angled style, with some textured layers adding depth. This hair dye is perfect for the professional woman who desires to embrace a bold color while adhering to workplace norms.

A Red Balayage on Dark Brown Hair

#13 Stunning Red Balayage on Dark Brown Hair

This hair color is a beautiful blend of rich hues with auburn red balayage on brunette roots.

Related: Discover more beautiful auburn shades on short hair.

A Shimmering Red-Brown Mid-Length Cut

#14 Radiant Mid-Length Hairstyle

Explore a radiant mid-length hairstyle to introduce brightness and dimension to your tresses. This hair hue features a luxurious, warm tone that is ideal for those looking to celebrate their natural allure. The red undertones produce a mesmerizing and striking appearance, delivering a distinctive touch to the traditional brown color. This hair color is particularly flattering for women with warm or neutral skin tones, as it enhances their complexion beautifully.

A Warm Reddish Brunette Toned Curls for women with long faces

#15 Cozy Reddish Brunette Curly Locks

Inquire about a curly cozy reddish brunette hue. Consider revitalizing your brown hair with a warmer, nearly red copper shade. A gloss can help you achieve this and create a striking shine. Gentle cleansers are the optimal way to sustain your vibrant color at home. Try Afterworld Organics’ Hair Glow.

A Hints of Red and Brown Hair Color Blend

#16 Subtle Blends of Red and Brown Hair Colors

Rich dimensions of copper and warm browns to elevate your look for the upcoming season! The best natural-looking coppers and reds possess multiple tones. They sparkle in the light, so experiment with two to three shades in your hair. This color is ideal for fair-toned skin. However, you might want to consider other options if your skin has more of an olive tone. It may blend with your complexion too well and appear washed out. Instead, go for a deeper, cooler red!

a Red Chocolate Brown

#17 Delicious Red Chocolate Brown Hair Color

Experience the hues of autumn leaves and natural wood in your hair for a stunning color transformation. This chocolate brown with red highlights is simpler to care for with darker roots.

a Wavy Red Brown Balayage

#18 Textured Balayage

Balayage brings a sense of warmth and depth, leaving you feeling revitalized. The layers created will provide a natural, glossy appearance, particularly when you complete your look with voluminous, smooth waves.

A Red to Light Brown Ombre

#19 Stunning Dark Brown to Red Ombre

I’m enchanted by this vibrant mix of bold hair colors that soften at the tips for a lighter effect. The balayage adds a delightful dimension to your natural chocolate roots.

A Red Brown Caramel Ombre

#20 Stunning Red to Brown Caramel Ombre

Consider copper and golden honey blonde shades to enhance dimension and brightness while preserving your natural red hair. The upkeep for this color will mainly involve some tonal and color adjustments.

A Chestnut Balayage

#21 Chic Brown Chestnut and Red Balayage

This warm brown chestnut and vibrant red color was expertly hand-painted using the balayage technique. It was beautifully blended to match the natural root color, allowing it to grow out seamlessly into an exquisite ombre. This stunning color can complement a variety of skin tones, so consult your stylist to see if it’s right for you.

A Warm Reddish Brown for Curly Hair

#22 Cozy Tones for Curly Hair

Consider a cozy shade if you have curly hair. This rich, beautiful hue enhances your curls, giving them a silky and velvety appearance. Ask your stylist to explore a demi-permanent color for a softer and gentler grow-out to prevent drying out your curls.

A Light Reddish Brown

#23 Elegant Light Reddish Brown

This subtle shade is ideal for warm and tan skin tones. Display your gorgeous vibrant copper hue with impeccably straightened hair for that ultra-smooth and glossy appearance.

A Copper Red Brown Blunt Cut

#24 Radiant Copper Blunt Cut on Medium-Length Tresses

A blunt cut is perfect for achieving a striking and confident hairstyle. Copper hair beautifully enhances lighter skin tones, as it brightens facial features and complements a variety of eye colors. When paired with a blunt cut, copper hair reflects light and gives the appearance of thicker, more voluminous hair, making it an ideal choice for those with thin or fine strands.

A Dimensional Red-Brown Wavy Long Hair

#25 Textured Wavy Long Hair

If you want to infuse your locks with warmth and are open to dyeing your hair, consider this textured wavy long hairstyle! This shade is breathtaking, and the lived-in cut brings an added dimension to the overall appearance.

A Mahogany Balayage

#26 Rich Mahogany Red and Brown Balayage

Consider a mahogany red and brown balayage featuring deep red shades and copper babylights. This darker hue is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance look, only needing a root touch-up every 6-8 weeks.

A Reddish Brown Hair with Highlights

#27 Captivating Reddish Brown with Subtle Highlights

This polished reddish brown hair features a deep chocolate base blended with cherry red and warm copper highlights along with a long layered hairstyle.

A Dark Red Brown

#28 Rich Dark Red and Brown Wine

Prepare for autumn with this stunning dark reddish-brunette hairstyle complemented by a shadow root. Dyeing your hair with a brilliant and lustrous brown and red shade will provide definition and elevate the shape of your locks.

A Two Tone Red

#29 Two-Tone Coppery Red on Natural Brown

This lovely coppery vibrant red and brown hue features warm undertones, giving it a striking contrast and definition.