32 Copper Hair Color Ideas Inspired by Celebrities

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Copper Ombré

Zendaya with red hair
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Here, Zendaya models one take on coppery ombré. The Spider-Man star’s red-wine strands have dark roots with lighter tips—a pro move. “Ask your colorist to keep the base richer/deeper than the ends,” celebrity colorist, Jill Buck, has suggested to Byrdie. “This will keep it natural looking and avoid what we call in the biz a ‘hot root.'”

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Gold Standard

Beyonce with reddish curls
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Beyoncé had a solid-gold moment in 2023 when she appeared at a Dubai event with gold-and-copper mermaid waves rippling down her back. The singer paired her shimmering hair with a sparkly gold dress and added a subtle gleam to her makeup look.

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Copper-Meets-Auburn

Tessa Thompson with auburn hair
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Tessa Thompson has rocked many fabulous red shades, but we’re particular fans of this natural, copper-meets-auburn take. Paired with a wine-colored lip and subtle silver hoops, this shade is accessorized to perfection.

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Bright Copper

Emma Roberts with bright copper hair color and red lipstick
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Emma Roberts is famous for trying just about every hair color under the sun, and each shade always seems to suit her naturally. This bright copper strikes a beautiful balance with her peachy skin tone. This hue would be perfect for those transitioning to red from a golden or strawberry blonde.

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Deep Copper

Jourdan Dunn with copper colored curly hair
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Jourdan Dunn stuns with a deep copper color and bouncy ringlets. The vivid, red-velvet undertones are so decadent and bold—we want to try it ourselves, stat.

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Natural Copper

Lily Cole with natural red copper hair in blowout style
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Unbelievable but true: This vibrant hair color didn’t come from a bottle. Lily Cole is perhaps our ultimate copper-born muse, with bright, dramatic loose curls fit for a classic Renaissance painting.

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Rich Copper

Zendaya with a copper-colored bob hairstyle with bangs at the 2018 Met Gala
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This rich monochrome copper is at the top of our hair wish list. Zendaya can always be trusted to sport cool hair, and this vivid shade and cropped style complement her armored outfit.

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Copper is an extremely versatile red, according to Richards. “For darker, more olive skin tones I recommend going a little deeper with the color, incorporating some brunette in the formula,” she says. “Lighter skin tones will benefit from lighter- to medium-colored copper tones.”

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Vivid Copper

Phoebe Dynevor with copper hair
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There’s something impossibly chic about the combination of a vivid copper color and big curls. This look on actress Phoebe Dynevor has so much natural volume and bounce.

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Cinnamon Copper

Justine Skye with auburn copper hair
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Known to try out various shades, Justine Skye doesn’t shy away from hues of cinnamon sprinkled into her coppery tresses.

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Amber Waves

Hani With Red Waves
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K-Pop star Hani looks like a living doll here. She’s got a pert bowtie around her neck, cherry-red lips, and silky copper waves without a hair out of place.

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Old Hollywood Copper

Sophie Turner with deep copper hair
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Sophie Turner’s sleek, Old-Hollywood-syle waves are all the more head-turning with their coppery hue. Paired with a smoky eye and a dusky-rose lip, the hair completes a classically glam look.

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Tomato Copper

Hoyeon Jung wears red-toned copper hair color
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Long before her Squid Game days, actress and model Hoyeon Jung sported a tomato-copper shade with dark roots at Rag and Bone’s Spring 2017 runway show. Jung was the only model in the show to rock this hue, resulting in a stunning surprise on the runway.

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Glossy Copper

Auburn Brown Hair Color Copper Jessica Chastain
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To keep your copper as shiny as Jessica Chastain’s, whose hair is truly blinding (in the best way possible, of course), try a color-enhancing deep conditioner.

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’90s-Inspired

Tyra Banks wears a curly auburn copper hairstyle and burgundy lipstick
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This rich ’90s red with a brown undertone complements Tyra Banks’s skin tone, burgundy lipstick, and full ringlets. We’re here for all of it.

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“Strawberry Feels”

Eva Mendes wears a copper-toned hairstyle and radiant makeup

Eva Mendes refers to this color as “Strawberry Feels,” and it’s safe to say that we’re feeling it. Subtle with a kick, this charming style warms up a room and has us contemplating a touch-up sooner than usual.

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Deep Copper

Julianne Moore wears a deep copper subtle ombre hairstyle
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Julianne Moore is known for her signature deep copper hair, which complements her jade-green eyes. With an all-over color like this, opt for long layers to add movement and dimension.

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Fiery Copper

Lizzo wears a long, curly bright red hairstyle with bangs
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We can’t get over Lizzo’s fabulous coppery color on her curly shag. A tint like this could be achieved with a semi-permanent color on certain hair, in case commitment to a whole copper head is too intense.

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Classic Copper

Julianne Hough poses with a pumpkin spice-toned red hair color
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After years as a blonde, Julianne Hough tried out this stunning copper hue at Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood. Her red locks received lots of praise, especially from Hough herself: “I have never felt more like me than I do right now,” Hough wrote on Instagram after revealing her transformation.

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Faded Ombré

Our Lady J wears a low ponytail with copper hair color
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Matt Rez, one of Byrdie’s favorite colorists, is obsessed with giving his clients impressive shades of red. His clients include Our Lady J, who has a chic and subtle copper ombré.

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Soft Copper

Emma Stone wears old Hollywood shoulder-length pin curls
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Bring this picture of Emma Stone’s soft copper locks to your colorist if you’re going for a shade that looks radiant all year long.

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Lightened Copper

Irene Kim wears a light copper colored bob and gray brimmed hat
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Influencer Irene Kim is constantly changing her hair. We love this faded take on copper, which is more on the orange side of red. Burnt orange lipstick completes the monochrome look.

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Deep Copper Penny

Hayley Williams auburn hair
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No matter what hair colors Hayley Williams tries out, she’ll always be known for her signature flame red. Here, she sports a deeper copper penny color paired with a whole lot of texture.

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Burgundy Copper

Ayesha Curry wears curled dark copper red hair and a blue color block jacket
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This darker, nearly burgundy red looks stunning against Ayesha Curry’s skin tone. “Copper is also a very fun gloss color for brunettes,” Richards notes.

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Plummy Copper

Auburn Brown Hair Color Brown Base Janet Mock
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When it comes to her hair, Janet Mock loves to experiment with cuts, colors, and styles. Here, her plum-toned copper waves present a fresh take on a classic hair color.

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Bronzed Copper

Cinnamon Hair Color Copper Kate Bosworth
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Kate Bosworth’s bronzed copper bun is so regal. “Using a moisturizing conditioner (or mask) regularly and avoiding any oils should keep the color at its most vibrant,” Richards says regarding at-home maintenance. “Also, if you’re using hot tools, definitely reach for a heat protectant.”

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Subtle Copper

Issa Rae wears short copper natural curls and pink lipstick
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Issa Rae always stays close to her natural, dark color and uses color to add dimension, like she’s done here with this subtle, all-over copper wash. Since the color contrast is subtle, upkeep is a breeze.

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Toned-Down Copper

Amy Adams wears wavy copper hair and a minimal makeup look
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Amy Adams’ toned-down copper locks are stunning next to her dark green satin top. Richards calls copper “the best shade of red for hair color” because of how natural it can look.

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Copper Ringlets

FKA Twigs With Copper Hair
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With jet-black roots and face-framing tendrils, FKA Twigs melded ombré ringlets with a coppery makeup look. The ’90s-style shimmer on her lids and her glossy, gradient lips add plenty of dimension to her copper-first beauty look.

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Piece Out

Megan Thee Stallion With Copper Hair
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Megan Thee Stallion’s piece-y updo features pumpkin-spice hues. The singer left her roots dark and slick, letting straight, coppery tendrils spill down around her face.

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Cowboy Copper

Madison Shamoun with copper hair
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Madison Shamoun gave cowboy-copper hair a spin when the hue was trending in 2023. The trend was named by hairstylist and evo hair creative director Tom Smith, who previously told Byrdie “cowgirl copper became my nickname of choice thanks to this shade’s similarity to the rich auburn leather often used in western-influenced fashion.”

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Copper Bounce

Rihanna with copper hair
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Rihanna’s copper-sienna waves are full of bounce, volume, and shine. The side-swept style is darker at the roots, lighter at the tips, and lush and buoyant all over.

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Side-Swept Curls

Riley Keough with red curls
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Riley Keough’s trademark red tresses look extra fiery when pulled into side-swept curls. Here, her coppery locks play off tomato-red lips and dewy cheeks — and we can’t look away.

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