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Balayage provides a diversity of options, offering women to freshen up their locks with a loving touch of color. For those embracing red copper hairstyles, there are many hues to consider, from warm gingerbread caramel and strawberry copper to cold mahogany red shades. And it’s just the beginning…
Mind your skin tone and natural hair color and choose your hue from these 30 appealing copper balayage ideas that will never go out of fashion!
Bright reddish highlights can add a playful touch to your deep coppery base. The intervening of hues is especially prominent when you style dynamic curly hairstyles or braids.
@_watchmepaint
With this golden copper hue, Chrissy Danielle Lotenero added to the allure of her client’s unique and striking appearance. While bringing warmth and dimension to the natural brown base, the copper balayage also complements skin with warm undertones beautifully.
@hairbychrissydanielle
Daniel Mora Ayala, the co-owner of Onyx On Madison, recommends playing with the shades you’d never even get to pick up. This will help you discover magnificent mixes similar to this gorgeous coppery chocolate balayage.
@danielmbeauty
If you are seeking a naturally looking copper balayage, consider this combination of auburn base and soft copper highlights. These warm and rich tones can add depth and dimension to your hair, creating a stunning and vibrant appearance.
@ryleeheyzahair
Money pieces allow you to spice up your natural hair color without dyeing the whole mane. As a result, you can get an eye-catching yet low-maintenance hairstyle full of autumn glow tones.
@cameronnichols_
The combination of dark brown and orange-based copper creates a stunning contrast, beneficial for women with neutral and warm undertones. Place the lightest shade in the front for a trendy face-framing effect, and gradually move towards copper brown tones.
@ali_theartist
If you wish to add more depth and richness to your long brunette locks, this nearly burgundy hair color is a wonderful idea. Additionally, it enhances the warmth of your complexion, creating a stylish and eye-catching appearance.
@hairby_michellesavic
Light ginger babylights offer a subtle and warm touch to copper brown hair, revealing its natural wavy texture in all beauty! We encourage you to recreate this look to soften your locks and make them more fashionable and captivating.
@radconnn
For women with pale skin tones, we recommend brighter red- or orange-based copper tones. By creating a beautiful contrast against your complexion, these hues enhance the skin’s natural rosiness and luminosity.
@qynnes_canvas
This red hue with a brown undertone takes a special place among the diversity of copper hair colors. Contrasting with light skin tones, it can make your skin appear vibrant and glowy, drawing attention to your appearance.
@marissaknighthair
A copper ginger ombre reminds us of a popular strawberry blonde balayage but with just a hint of more copper warmth and brightness.
@hairbyhannahsimone
Golden tones, infused with coppery hues, can lead to a dimensional and vibrant color, ideal for fashionistas and just everyone wishing to turn redhead. Bright blonde highlights add a french twist to the look.
@beautybybrittw_
Red-based copper tones are most suitable for adding movement and dimension to mid-length or long hair. They can effortlessly enhance the richness of your deep red locks, whether they are straight or wavy.
@_watchmepaint
Here is the shade that will beautifully complement your green eyes and warm complexion. Pair it with messy beach waves and a middle parting to make your medium hair look truly spectacular!
@erinblanchardhair
If you have naturally dark hair color, you can spice it up with different shades of copper, creating a unique and flattering mix. Yet, you better not neglect the advice of a professional colorist, as it can save you from failed experiments with brassy tones.
@danielmbeauty
The blend of golden blonde and soft copper tones can introduce warmth and dimension throughout your wavy hair, adding some playfulness to your style.
@blownawayby_kimberly
This copper balayage looks almost like it’s your natural color. The secret is in seamlessly blended auburn and brown shades that result in a harmonious and stunning effect that perfectly suits your warm olive skin.
@theory_studioforhair
Copper balayage showcases fantastic versatility, which makes it work for many hair colors. For example, here we see how the vibrant red copper hue ensures a gorgeous gradient effect that adds depth and interest to dark auburn curls.
@blend_n_snip
To create this fashionable hair color, the stylist did partial teasylights and root melt using strawberry blonde and light copper shades. Beach waves additionally boost the texture of your glossy hair.
@thestrawberryblonder
Take your long, layered haircut to a new level of attractiveness with bright and bold balayage featuring warm copper red shades.
@erinblanchardhair
The strategic placement of honey blonde money pieces and caramel streaks you see here adds dimension and enhances the beauty of the gingerbread copper color.
@emilycooper_hair
This dark mahogany brown hairstyle helps prevent your black hair from appearing flat or dull. Focus your highlights from midway down the hair to the ends to achieve the dimensional and visually appealing balayage effect.
@esbeautyco
Golden caramel highlights, incorporated in bronze brown hair, instantly add a touch of brightness to your long loose waves, creating a stunning and dimensional look.
@laurabeckwith_hair
Mixing ginger and caramel tones with your brown base is a great way to get a bright copper balayage that complements olive skin with golden undertones.
@kaylamae.hair
If you’re not afraid to experiment with various vivid colors, you would love this bright copper ombre. The hue will perfectly balance with peachy skin tones with cool and neutral undertones.
@qynnes_canvas
This delicious strawberry apricot blend is the golden middle between ‘too orange’ and ‘too copper.’ It will look great on those with fair and light skin tones as well as blue or hazel eyes.
@manely.summer
Are you in the mood for some red hair? Try this eye-catching copper balayage idea, rich in autumnal red hues with copper accents. Finish the look with relaxed wavy styling that works great for hair of any length.
@ryleeheyzahair
Make your golden brown bob stand out by emphasizing it with a vivid copper mid-shaft balayage. This coloring will not only raise the allure of your short hair but also boost its volume thanks to the transformational ombre effect.
@qynnes_canvas
This cool-toned ginger highlighting is an excellent choice for dark brunettes looking to achieve a softer finish. A great choice for a stylish and subtle transformation!
@esbeautyco
The mix of caramel and deep chestnut hues results in a statemental hair color, suitable for women with all skin tones. Warm copper tones add a sun-kissed finish to your locks, making them glow.
@robertogbornhair
Get inspired with these mesmerizing copper balayage ideas and let your stylist help you find your perfect shade among the styles you liked the most.
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