Why Red Hair Should Be Your New Color
As the rarest of all natural shades, red hair color casts a striking contrast on all skin tones. There’s a captivating variety of red hair colors to choose from for creating any look you desire, from warm light red hair color that softly enhances dark blondes to deep red hair colors that make a statement. Red hair is trending for its versatility across styles and skin tones and its power to enhance features, so it’s the perfect time to explore all your options!
How to Get Red Hair Color at Home
Garnier offers the biggest brands in at-home red hair color kits. From Olia enriched with five fruit oils to Nutrisse Ultra Color for bold and vibrant red hair color shades, there are so many opportunities to create the look you desire. Also explore our line of nourishing Nutrisse Ultra Crème red hair colors and expert Nutrisse Ultra Coverage at-home kits for eliminating stubborn grays.
Garnier is a one-stop shop for red hair color with tutorials and informative articles, like our step-by-step guide on how to dye hair at home.
Garnier is a one-stop shop for red hair color with tutorials and informative articles, like our step-by-step guide on how to dye hair at home.
Everything You Need to Know About At-Home Red Hair Color
Before opening your Garnier dye kit, start the red hair color journey by reading our comprehensive guide on what to know before dyeing your hair. It’s full of invaluable tips, hacks, and knowledge for both first-time and experienced at-home colorists.
There are six basic steps to dyeing your hair: test, prep, mix, apply, wait, and rinse. All of the instructions and supplies are in the box, except for hair ties and an old towel. Get every last detail in our step-by-step manual on how to dye hair at home.
Browse All Our Red Hair Color Shades
Red hair color is a diverse range based on the level of intensity. Garnier categorizes red hair colors shades by tone:
light red, medium red, and dark red. Each category contains a “temperature” range from warm (copper and auburn)
to neutral to cool (cherry and true red), which helps determine how well a shade will complement your skin tone.
To find the perfect red hair color for your complexion, first determine your skin tone and undertone.
Red Hair Color Virtual Try-On
Once you’ve figured out your skin tone and undertone, head straight to Garnier’s online Virtual Try-On Tool. Upload a selfie or opt for a real-time viewing so you can instantly see which shade of red hair color works best for you.
Red Hair Shade Quiz
Not sure which shade of red hair color to try on? Take the Garnier Shade Selector Quiz to narrow down your choices!
Garnier's Expert Tips for Maintaining Red Hair Color
Now that you’ve pinpointed your perfect red hair color and applied your at-home dye kit, take a moment to admire how great it looks and feels! Next step: Adopt the right habits for your hair care routine to ensure that color stays vibrant and your tresses remain healthy. Just follow these top four expert tips on maintaining your red hair color.
01
Avoid Daily Shampooing
Every time you shampoo, a little bit of your red hair color will wash out. Avoid the fade by shampooing less often: 2-3 times a week is ideal. And always choose sulfate-free color-safe hair care like the Fructis Color Shield anti-fade line.
Every time you shampoo, a little bit of your red hair color will wash out. Avoid the fade by shampooing less often: 2-3 times a week is ideal. And always choose sulfate-free color-safe hair care like the Fructis Color Shield anti-fade line.
02
Rinse with Cool Water
Permanent hair dye is infused in the inner cortex of each hair. Prevent the pigment from escaping by sealing the outer cuticles: rinse with cool water after shampooing. Lock in the benefits and fight future frizz with Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner formulated with argan and keratin.
Permanent hair dye is infused in the inner cortex of each hair. Prevent the pigment from escaping by sealing the outer cuticles: rinse with cool water after shampooing. Lock in the benefits and fight future frizz with Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner formulated with argan and keratin.
03
Avoid Heat Styling
We often take hot tools for granted, including blow dryers. But they tend to rob hair of moisture, which will dull your red hair color. Lay off them as much as you can, and use a heat protectant when you must use heat to style.
We often take hot tools for granted, including blow dryers. But they tend to rob hair of moisture, which will dull your red hair color. Lay off them as much as you can, and use a heat protectant when you must use heat to style.
04
Apply a Hair Mask
Moisture is a dye job’s best ally! Boost the effects of your regular shower conditioner with a weekly hair mask to keep color-treated hair at peak hydration and vibrancy. Try Honey Treasures Hair Mask for expert maintenance and red hair repair.
Moisture is a dye job’s best ally! Boost the effects of your regular shower conditioner with a weekly hair mask to keep color-treated hair at peak hydration and vibrancy. Try Honey Treasures Hair Mask for expert maintenance and red hair repair.
How to Refresh and Nourish Red Hair Color
We cannot stress enough how important nourishment is for color-treated hair. Your hair naturally contains proteins and other substances that keep it healthy and strong, and dyeing your hair can drain some of those much-needed components. Garnier’s red hair color kits are formulated with enriching oils that help provide nourishment, but you need to keep up the good work until your next application with products that replenish and refresh.
Top Hairstyles for Red Hair
Red hair color absolutely loves light, so show it off in style. No matter which red hair dye you choose, it’ll really shine with easy hairstyles like braids and heatless waves that create peaks and valleys to accentuate the glow of your red hair color. You can also showcase the radiance and allure by going sleek or textured with either a dimensional cut or a clean ponytail/bun.
Browse Garnier Brands for Hair Color Ideas
Garnier hair color is a family of brands that are specially formulated for intensity, nourishment, and coverage. From Nutrisse and Olia to Nutrisse Ultra Color and Nutrisse Ultra Coverage, each collection offers a stunning array of color options to suit everyone’s style and needs.
Nutrisse Ultra Crème
Radiant hair color with the power of fruit oils in a non-drip formula.
SHOP NOWNutrisse Ultra Color
Ultra vibrant and fade-resistant color in one step, even on dark hair.
SHOP NOW
Red Hair Color FAQs
-
Which red hair color is the best? The best red hair color is the one that makes you look amazing! There is no right or wrong answer, so do a little research before buying your kit. Red hair offers more versatility than you may think, and there’s a variety to suit every complexion. Start with our Shade Selector to narrow down your options, then head over to the Virtual Try-On Tool to see what it looks like before committing. The main point is to have fun! -
Which red hair color best suits my skin tone? Before determining which red hair color best suits your skin tone, find out whether the undertone “temperature” of your complexion is warm, neutral or cool. Warm skin undertones tend to complement light red brown hair colors like copper and auburn shades. Cool undertones pair well with dark red hair colors like burgundy and cherry (including cherry cola). If your skin undertone is in the neutral zone, you can experiment with balanced medium red hair color. -
How often can I color my red hair? The general frequency for coloring your red hair is every 4 to 6 weeks. Factors that may affect the need to re-color are how much root growth you have and the amount of fading.
-
What colors look good with red hair? Whether you want to pair your red hair color with makeup, clothing or accessories, we recommend sticking with complementary undertones in the ranges of olive green, turquoise, rich brown, and neutrals. -
Can do a root touchup on my red hair? Yes! To fully blend in your roots, apply the same red hair color shade you used for your main color. If you want more depth at the roots, go a shade darker. You can also opt for a quick and effective touchup with Color Retouch Red.
Garnier Commits to Greener Beauty
-
Cruelty Free Products
All Garnier products are approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Program. -
99% Vegan Products
99% of ingredients in Garnier's products are vegan and not derived from animals. -
Renewable Energy Goal
By 2025, all electricity & gas usage in our plants and distribution centers will be carbon neutral.