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30 Posh Dark Red Hair Colors for the New Season

by
Nkeiruka Obiwulu

Dark red hair has a unique sensual allure and is super-fanciful. So, if you ask us whether it’s attractive and trendy in 2025, we will definitely answer ‘YES’. The rareness of it also makes it an all-time show-stopper.

It comes in different hues and tones; from cool tone deep auburn to vibrant hot shades like copper and burgundy. Whatever shade you find appealing and pick, one thing you can be sure of is you get statement mane decked with a deeply rich sophisticated vibe.

In this article, we have rounded up a lookbook of the 30 poshest ideas for your style inspiration. Discover the ones that suit your personality and skin tone best and book an appointment with your colorist straight away.

1. Medium-Length Deep Burgundy. Wine shades are bright and offer an alluring feminine feel. Such shades are usually exquisite or rustic and do bring out a sexy allure in your eyes.

Dark red hair has a unique sensual allure and is super-fanciful. So, if you ask us whether it’s attractive and trendy in 2025, we will definitely answer ‘YES’. The rareness of it also makes it an all-time show-stopper.

It comes in different hues and tones; from cool tone deep auburn to vibrant hot shades like copper and burgundy. Whatever shade you find appealing and pick, one thing you can be sure of is you get statement mane decked with a deeply rich sophisticated vibe.

In this article, we have rounded up a lookbook of the 30 poshest ideas for your style inspiration. Discover the ones that suit your personality and skin tone best and book an appointment with your colorist straight away.

1. Medium-Length Deep Burgundy. Wine shades are bright and offer an alluring feminine feel. Such shades are usually exquisite or rustic and do bring out a sexy allure in your eyes.

2. Juicy Raspberry Curls. Those curled locks take on a seductive flair. The shimmering raspberry paints a perfect picture of classy and feminine. If you’re thinking of adding a sophisticated feel to your appearance, glazed locks are sure to give you all that and more.

3. Cherry Ribbons with Neon Highs and Lows. Looking for ideas to make your hair flip into the most enchanting look? We would eagerly recommend that you try a cherry balayage. The depth and dimension of this color are really beautiful.

4. Burgundy and Deep Coral Balayage. A burgundy balayage has this unique richness and depth it immediately imparts to your locks. A well-done balayage on brunette roots offers a lovely contrast that is really awesome.

5. Berry Locks with Orange Splashes. These highlights are chock-full of dimension and richness to enliven your mane. Highlights in a brighter shade like copper or orange lighten up berry hues. The awesome dimension and movement of this gorgeous hair say it all.

6. Vivid Auburn on Muted Burgundy. A wonderful fierce and fiery mane is what you get when you choose a warm-cool balayage scheme. Burgundy-auburn is a cool hot combo to try out. Blended with a darker base, it forms an elegant scheme that is a beauty to behold.

7. Solemn Auburn Brown for Fall. The difference between brown and deep auburn is as clear as the difference between night and day. Not only is deep auburn hair stunning, but it also looks shinier and healthier. Besides, it is a great transition color for brunettes who may be going for a brighter shade later.

8. Two-Tone Red Wine. For a tastefully rich and elegant coif, a ruby shade is a wonderful idea. This color delivers multi-tonal dimension and richness to your locks. Wine highlights can make the dullest mane come alive in glory.

9. Maroon with Coral Accents. Tired of the everyday look of your brown locks and in need of a change? Try bringing in some spicy highlights to ginger up your brown mane. Highlights in a lovely coral hue will bring an instant glow to your locks.

10. Rosewood with Black Underneath. Rosewood locks are beautiful. Absolutely. Rosewood on long hair? Jaw-dropping gorgeous! So, to maintain a model-on-the-walkway look 24 hours 7 days, dye your long locks keeping the dark roots. The seemingly endless cascade of flaming tresses creates a totally captivating appearance.

11. Sophisticated Dark Ginger Scheme. Ginger is a very feminine shade. Dark ginger sits well with most skin tones and lends you a graceful, girlie appearance. Try it if you need a quick change to lift your mood in this fast crazy world.

12. Carmine Waves with Depth. Paint the town carmine with your fabulous bright waves. If you’ve got a mane as glorious and flaunt-worthy as this layered coif, you’ve got every reason to show it off. Carmine curls can never go unnoticed.

13. Exotic Coral Beach Waves. There is a reason why ginger-haired girls are considered to be natural beauties. Such locks are bold, beautiful, and, in addition to these, rare. The fierceness of the coral waves makes you appear passionate, daring, and attractive.

14. Sunset-Inspired Bob. Bobs are super-cute themselves, but use a deep auburn dye and you’ll spice up your bob even more. Vivid crops like the one in the picture below are chic and make you look more fashionable. The blunt edges of the bob add extra gorgeousness to it.

15. Face-Framing Flamingo Highlights. To say flamingo-inspired highlights look great on dark locks would be an understatement. The beauty is simply out of this world. The highlights blend in perfectly with dark roots and add a cool contrast and shine to your mane. Money pieces in vivid hues make your complexion appear livelier.

16. Copper Pink Glaze. Let your locks go wild like fire. An ombré in a copper and pink shades will do the job well. The ombre technique is a fantastic way of rocking your strands in the colors you love. Retain your cool black hair in the front and set the fire blazing behind with a vibrant ombre to create a sweet and sensational statement.

17. Pink and Auburn Highlights on Short Locks. If you’re shy or not ready to make a full commitment to an overall bright shade, you can try adding some vivid details. The result is a coif that isn’t too brazen but still very much attractive.

18. Toasted Pink Contouring. This shade features a delightful orangy tinge. Deep pink hair suits most skin tones but looks awesome particularly on those with a cool skin tone. Pair it with a matching lipstick color for a chic look.

19. Dark Scarlet Shag. Scarlet stands for sexy and seductive. This tone does really well in imparting an illusion of movement and dimension to your locks. A cute shag with full bangs turns ethereal with this shade.

20. Chocolate with Plum and Cherry Flavor. Jazz up dark locks with a funky magenta shade for a striking feel. Highlights or balayage in this hue can take your hair’s beauty from “just there” to “eye-popping gorgeous”. The mix of warm and cool tones of magenta makes this coif befitting for most complexions.

21. Vintage Copper Coif. A glamorous blend for bold ladies. Dark copper waves lend a fun and merry vibe to your appearance. This deep shade is a bit less conspicuous than bright copper. Thick face-framing bangs in this shade brighten up your complexion.

22. Muted Cherry Chocolate Waves. The vibrant luster of the balayage coupled with the velvety feel of the wavy mane makes this downdo a vision. Make your locks lively and express your fun personality with such a fascinating dye job.

23. Black and Magenta with Lows. A touch of magenta on shoulder-length locks is invigorating. An ombre, full highlights, money pieces, or a flattering solid shade of magenta make your shoulder-grazing mane take on a gorgeous look.

24. Discreet Tawny Balayage. The tawny tone flatters brunettes and looks almost like a natural hair color. It is less showy than bright copper and blends in with brown perfectly. This shade flatters those with a fairer complexion most.

25. Mahogany Mane with Stretched Roots. The deep shade like mahogany blended with dark roots results in a mane that is less overpowering in intensity than similar burgundy balayage solutions. The subtle hues of pink and purple reflected by mahogany hair make it a great idea for those who don’t fancy vivid manes.

26. Burgundy and Black Locks. Strike a mysterious fashionable poise with your two-tone coif. Burgundy-colored locks will help you achieve just that. Burgundy in a deeper shade is less vibrant and makes a befitting color for classy ladies.

27. Hot Pink and Muted Purple. This deep balayage is a spicy blend of purple, mauve, and dark brown. Wine hair is warm, rich, and vibrant. Bright color schemes, in general, are high-maintenance but wine blends on a dark base are relatively low-maintenance. Worth considering.

28. Mauve Lob with Bangs. Ready to make that big style transition? Here is an inspo – in addition to getting a big chop, try changing the color to a trendy shade. Mauve looks fantastic on crops like bobs and pixies. Short bright copper or burgundy looks make for fabulous and edgy coifs.

29. Creamy Burgundy Curls. When you hear burgundy, you may go “No, that’s not for me” if you are not big on showy locks. But looking at the image below you’ll agree that this color is mild and cool. Stylish in an elegant way.

30. Coral with Dark Skin. Brunette hairstyles with bright splashes are adorable on ladies with dark skin tones. The warm undertones of coral flatter different black skin tones. If your skin is dark, choose a deeper shade like dark mahogany, burgundy, wine red, etc. for a base. A dramatic splash of brighter shades here and there isn’t a bad idea either.

There you have it. All the trendiest color schemes in one place. We hope that you’ve got inspired to copy one of these coifs! A quick tip: choose a hair colorist who really likes to work with bold shades and has pictures of inspiring transformations in their portfolio.