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Ginger Hair Color Ideas That Will Spice Up Your Look This Season

Check out these pretty ginger hair pegs that will inspire you to get a new hair color.

Feeling adventurous? Try ginger hair. This hue is part of the red hair color family. It consists of shades of orange with touches of brown. It’s also a gorgeous alternative to red hair if you’re not keen on getting fiery hues. This hair color gives your look a bold touch, yet it’s subtle enough for everyday wear.

We’ve rounded up a few ginger hair ideas for you, so you’ll have options the next time you go to the salon for a coloring session Check them out.

20 Ways to Rock Ginger Hair

1. Ginger Hair Color With Dark Roots

Woman with short ginger hair wearing a denim dress
A messy-chic short hairstyle makes ginger hair look edgy. Credit: Khoa Võ from Pexels

Dark roots help give your hair more depth and dimension. Just ensure that the transition between your roots and your new hair color is smooth and gradual so it looks natural.

2. Rust

Woman with short rust hair with bangs
Make your bob with bangs look fierce with this ginger hair color. Credit: Cottonbro from Pexels

This blend of orange and chocolate brown makes for a rich, warm hue. If you love browns, try rust hair color for a fresh take.

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3. Long Curly Ginger Hair

Woman with long curly ginger hair
Jazz up your kulot hair with this color. Credit: Tomaz Barcellos from Pexels

This golden, coppery brown color helps draw attention to the shape of your curls. It also gives your face a warm, sun-kissed glow.

4. Coppery Red Hair

Woman with shoulder-length red hair
If you want a ginger hair color that leans more towards red than orange, try this shade. Credit: Carlos Espinoza from Pexels

With this hair color, you’re bound to be a head-turner even if you simply leave your mane down.

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Editor’s tip: Give your colored hair the benefits of keratin by using Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Ultimate Color Revive Ultra Conditioner. It tames frizz, revives hair from intense damage, and restores shine to dull hair. It also helps replenish lost nutrients in colored and chemically treated hair, leaving your colored hair vibrant and more beautiful. 

5. Wood and Ginger

Asian woman with long wavy ginger hair
A textured, wavy hairstyle brings out the golden streaks in your ginger hair. Credit: xframe.io

This shade of ginger hair color has golden brown undertones. This is a great option if you want something that’s a bit vibrant but not intense.

6. Vibrant Ginger Hair

Woman with short vibrant hair wearing a black coat
This bold ginger hue makes you stand out. Credit: indigitalimages.com

Make a statement with this bold hair color. Add an edgy vibe to your look by pairing this color with a short layered haircut and bangs.

7. Vibrant Ginger Hair With Beret

Back of a woman with long, straight ginger hair wearing a green beret and a green blazer
A green beret on ginger hair? We love it! Credit: Cottonbro Studio from Pexels

Another way to create a bold look is to accessorize your vibrant ginger hair with a brightly colored beret. Try this combo to stand out and let your personality shine.

8. Dark Ginger Hair

Woman with long dark ginger hair
This dark hair color is flattering for any skin tone. Credit: Marcelo Chagas from Pexels

This hair color has a brown base with hints of red and orange. You can even add blonde highlights to give your hair color more dimension.

9. Dark Brown to Dark Ginger

Asian woman with dark brown and ginger hair
If you’re not keen on getting a drastic change, then this hair color is for you. Credit: xframe.io

This hair color starts with dark brown hair and transitions to ginger at around ear level. The shift in color is subtle and seamless, as though ginger hair color is applied through gentle paint strokes.

10. Wavy Dark Ginger Hair With a Ribbon

Back of a woman with long wavy dark ginger hair with a blue ribbon
Style your hair this way for afternoon picnics or garden brunches. Credit: Leah Kelley from Pexels

Waves, whether natural or styled, add texture to your long, dark ginger hair. Add a light-colored ribbon as an accent, resulting in a dainty, romantic look.

11. Pumpkin Spice

Back shot of a woman with long pumpkin spice hair
Show off this vibrant hair color together with long, wavy hair. Credit: Jenny Uhling from Pexels

It’s not just a popular flavor offered in coffee shops during the Halloween season. Pumpkin spice is a combination of red, copper, amber, and auburn hues. You can make this hair light or dark, depending on what suits your skin tone best.

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Editor’s tip: Coloring and chemical treatments can damage your hair. If you notice your hair becoming brittle and extremely dry, you may need to use hair products that help nurse it back to its healthy-looking state. For this, we recommend Dove Keratin Repair 1 Minute Serum Conditioner. It has keratin-infused serum capsules that go deep into your strands to treat damage from within. With regular use, it leaves your hair recovered, beautiful, and resilient. 

12. Deep Strawberry Blonde

Asian woman with deep strawberry blonde hair
Try this reddish blonde color in your next makeover. Credit: Jamie Saw

This shade of strawberry blonde has enough red in it that it’s almost a ginger hair color. It’s flattering for any skin tone and it’s easy to pair with various outfits and makeup looks.

13. Ginger Ombré

Side view of an Asian woman with ginger hair
Express your artsy side through ginger ombre hair. Credit: xframe.io

Create a dramatic look by having your ginger hair color transition to lighter red and orange hues. And no, you don’t need to have long hair rock an ombré ‘do. It works even on bobs and lobs.

14. Cinnamon and Ginger Hair Color

Asian woman with cinnamon and ginger hair
Create a hip look with this hair color by pairing it with a short haircut with bangs. Credit: Shutterstock

Combining cinnamon with ginger results in this perky, medium brown hue. It’s flattering for any skin tone, so consider this the next time you’re getting a new hair color.

15. Bronze Ginger Waves

Beautiful Asian girl with ginger hair
Whether you’re going for a beachy look or a more polished vibe, ginger waves are always on point. Credit: piyagoon from Canva

If you’re a ginger, you know how hard it is to find the right shade of red. Not too orange and not too brunette, but just enough to stand out from the crowd. If you’ve got natural waves in your hair, try a darker ginger hue with a hint of bronze!

16. Ginger Bob With Wispy Bangs

Asian woman with short ginger hair with bangs wearing eyeglasses
Wispy bangs add oomph to short ginger hair. Credit: Shutterstock

Ginger is also a great choice of hair color for short hair. Add more personality to a simple bob with this hue. Then, make your ginger hair look effortlessly chic with wispy bangs.

17. Light Ginger Pixie Cut

The light ginger pixie haircut is a great way to add some character and flair to your hair! Try this if you’re feeling adventurous about your hair color and length. You can also dye your hair light ginger if you can’t pick between a fiery ginger to a lighter blonde.

18. Fiery Ginger

Asian ginger haired woman with cat
There’s nothing like a fiery redhead to add some spice and sass to any room! Credit: Yazgi Bayram from Canva

A fiery red ginger shade is the perfect way to add a little character to your hairstyle! Whether you’re into dainty buns and braids or bold up-dos and twists, this ginger hair color can make your hairstyle stand out in a crowd.

19. Simple Dark Ginger Balayage

Beautiful ginger balayage on wavy hair
This one is super simple, but it’s perfect for anyone who wants to try out the look without committing to a dramatic change. Credit: bee_photobee from Canva

This dark ginger shade is super flattering without being too bright. It’s a great option if you want to get away from your usual browns or blacks, but aren’t ready to commit to full-on bright ginger.

20. Natural Ginger

Ginger haired woman with cup of coffee
Ginger hair is flattering for any skin tone. Credit: BarnabyChambers from Canva

If you’re going to dye your hair, you might as well go all the way and go ginger! Ginger hair is hot right now, and if you’re ready to jump on board with this trend, you can do it with confidence knowing that your locks will look amazing.

Which of these ginger hair ideas is your favorite? Don’t forget to snap a selfie when you get this hue and share it on social media so your friends can see how ginger hair color looks on you.