See copper hair on your own face before you dye it

Red tones vary more than most colors. Preview copper, auburn and ginger shades on your photo to see which one suits your skin. Free to try.

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A woman with frizzy curly red hair
Before
The same woman with defined copper curls
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Will copper hair suit me?

Copper often suits warm and neutral skin tones, though cooler skin can wear it too when the shade leans slightly deeper or softer. The right shade depends on your skin undertone, eye color and your starting hair color. Preview a few warm shades on your photo to see which feels like you.

Copper, auburn, ginger and red

  1. Copper

    Copper is a warm orange-red with a metallic glow, lighter and brighter than most reds. It looks fresh on warm and neutral skin, and in the right shade on cool skin. It shows the most in sunlight.

  2. Auburn

    Auburn is a deeper red-brown, softer and more natural than copper. It is a gentler step for anyone nervous about a bright change, and it works well on brunettes. It is also a color you can pick directly in the app.

  3. Ginger

    Ginger is the brightest and most orange of the warm shades. It is bold and works best when you want a clear change. It tends to look strongest on lighter skin, and it takes more upkeep.

  4. True red

    A true red leans cooler or deeper, with less orange. It can suit cool undertones that find copper too warm. A cool red can look dramatic, so see it on your face first.

  5. Brunette or blonde base

    Dark hair usually needs lightening before copper shows brightly, while blonde hair takes warm tones more readily. Brunette bases often give richer, deeper results. Your colorist can tell what your own hair will do.

Best for
Anyone who wants warmth and a visible change, especially with warm or neutral undertones. It can also lift gray or dull brown into something richer.
Upkeep
Red tones tend to fade faster than most other colors, so expect the shade to soften between visits. Color-safe shampoo, cooler washes and less heat help it last longer.
Watch out for
A preview cannot show how your own hair will take the color or how fast it will fade. Your colorist can advise on your base color, your gray and what upkeep to expect.

More looks to try

A woman with long near-black hair Before
The same woman with a copper auburn shag After
A woman with dark blonde hair Before
The same woman with honey blonde layers and curtain bangs After

Try copper hair in the app

  1. Add one clear photo

    Use good, natural light. Warm indoor light can push your skin and hair color, so a daylight photo is more reliable.

  2. Try warm red tones

    Open the color row and pick a warm red tone such as Auburn. To see a particular copper, import a copper reference photo with the hair reference feature.

  3. Keep the cut, change the color

    Keep your current cut and change only the color, or try a new cut with it. Compare with See original.

  4. Check a few shades

    Regenerate for another take. Download the shades you like and bring them to your colorist.

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Take it to your colorist

  • Show the shade you like

    Bring the preview you liked best and a reference photo. Colors are hard to describe, and copper means different things to different people.

  • Talk about your base

    Tell your colorist your natural color, any past dye and how much gray you have. Gray can take red tones differently, so ask what to expect.

  • Plan the upkeep

    Ask how often to refresh, which products to use and whether a gloss helps. Red fades, so a plan for upkeep matters before you start.

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What is the difference between copper and auburn?

Copper is brighter, with a visible orange glow. Auburn is deeper, with more brown or red-brown and a softer look. If you want a subtle change, start with auburn. If you want a bold, bright look, copper may be the better pick.

Does copper suit cool skin tones?

It can. Cooler skin often looks best in a deeper or slightly softer copper, or in a red-brown like auburn. Try a few shades on your photo, since undertone, eye color and contrast all change the result.

How fast does red hair fade?

Red tones tend to fade faster than most other colors, especially with frequent washing and heat. Cooler washes, color-safe products and gloss refreshes help. Your colorist can say what upkeep your shade needs.

Can I go copper if I have dark hair?

Often yes, but dark hair usually needs lightening first for copper to show brightly. A deeper copper or auburn may need less lifting. Your colorist can check your hair's condition and tell you what is realistic.

How do I care for copper hair?

Use color-safe shampoo, wash with cooler water and go easy on heat. Gentle conditioning helps, since colored hair can dry out. Ask your colorist about a gloss or toner to keep the shade fresh between visits.

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