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What is Cherry Cola Hair Color?

Long before Coca-Cola released Cherry Coke in 1985, soda fountains and diners all over the US were sweetening up brown cola with a splash of red cherry syrup. Not only did people fall in love with the novel drink’s flavor, but the rich color also sparked a lot of interest. It didn’t take long for the cherry cola hair color to hit the red carpets and runways. Cherry red hair has made a recent comeback everywhere you look, and the recipe remains the same: a chocolatey brown base with deep red reflections.

What Skin Tone Suits Cherry Cola Hair?

Cherry cola hair color flatters just about any skin tone because it has full-spectrum undertones from cool to warm. Cherry red hair adds depth to fair and medium skin, and really pops against darker complexions.

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How to Get Cherry Cola Hair at Home

Like with any hair color, you need to choose a dye kit for cherry cola hair color based on your original color. If your hair is light brown to black, you already have a brunette color base and can achieve the right shade of cherry red hair with Olia 6.65 Intense Red or Olia 4.62 Dark Garnet Red. You could also opt for a deeper red-wine hue with Nutrisse Color Creme 362 Darkest Berry Burgundy or go a bit redder with Olia 6.60 Light Intense Auburn.
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A few tips before you take the cherry cola plunge:

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How to Maintain Cherry Cola Hair

  • Wash less often with products specially formulated for color-treated hair like Fructis Color Shield shampoo and conditioner. Red hair tends to fade faster, so it’s a good idea to learn about specific red hair color needs.
  • Rinse with cool water to lock in shine.
  • Touch up regularly with the same color at the roots and/or all over.
  • Use protective products to keep your cherry cola hair color vibrant, like Hair Filler + Ceramide Color Repair Serum.

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Best Hairstyles for Cherry Cola Hair

Your new cherry red hair will look amazing no matter how you wear it, but we’ve got some great red hairstyle ideas for you to try!
FAQ
  • Cherry cola hair is easy to achieve for brunettes because they already have the brown base color. This hair trend works really well on locks that are light brown to black.
  • Like any permanent hair dye, cherry cola hair typically lasts six to eight weeks. But since red hues tend to fade faster than other shades, you’ll need to learn some basics on how to maintain red hair dye.
  • Cherry cola hair color isn’t hard to maintain if you follow the pro tips in this article and take a little extra care when washing and styling. It’s also recommended to avoid extreme heat like hot water and extended periods in the sun.

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