28 Short Red Hair Ideas for 2021
Short red hair can instantly spice up your look. And if you’re planning to have a new ‘do in the new year, why don’t you try this? Combine short red hair with edgy hairstyles and the result would certainly be Insta-worthy.
There are many shades of red available, and there’s bound to be one that suits your skin tone and your personality. If you have morena skin, deep and warm shades like wine red and burgundy complement your skin tone. For fair skin, you can try bright red shades. Here are some ideas on how you can rock short red hair.
Spice Up Your Look with Short Red Hair
1. Red Bob with Blunt Layers
Look edgy with this short red hair idea. Instead of the usual textured tips, give your layers blunt ends to make your layered bob unique.
2. Deep Red Bob with Baby Bangs
Be bold with your fringe and get baby bangs! They add character to a medium bob haircut. Rock this ‘do with a messy-chic hairstyle, but don’t forget to blow-dry your baby bangs downward and straight so they stay in shape.
Editor’s tip: Keep your hair color vibrant while keeping your locks from getting dry by using Cream Silk Color Protect Conditioner.
3. Medium Bob with Side Bangs
Look laidback with a tousled bob and side bangs. If you part your hair on the side, blow-dry and brush your bangs towards the left or the right. If your hair is parted at the center, divide your bangs into two equal sections and let them rest on both sides of your face.
3. Brick Red Pixie Cut
Got pale or fair complexion? Add warmth to your face by dyeing your hair bright red. If you’re a performer, sport this look and you’ll surely capture people’s attention when you step on stage. Just go for regular trims every three weeks or every month to maintain your pixie cut.
4. Medium Auburn Bob
If you think bright red is too fiery for you, go for auburn. It’s a shade of red that is a bit toned down. Put this color on a sleek, straight bob, and be amazed at how auburn makes your hair glow when it catches the light. Nail that sleek look by applying hair serum on your hair.
5. Auburn Bob with Blunt Bangs
Make your auburn bob a bit more hip by going for a short, blunt haircut. Complement it with full, blunt bangs and eyeglasses for that quirky look!
Editor’s tip: Enjoy your hair color longer by switching to TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo. It is formulated to keep your hair color from fading and infused with jojoba oil to keep your mane shiny. Complement this shampoo with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Conditioner.
6. Red Asymmetrical Bob
Do you think that a regular bob looks too mainstream? Go for an asymmetrical one. It looks edgy and adds personality to your look. Dye your bob red and you’ll definitely stand out. Just make sure that your bob is free from tikwas by ironing or blow drying the tips inwards.
7. Dark Copper Bob
What is copper hair? It’s red with a bit of brown and rust thrown in. Its sophisticated hue makes you a head turner. Try it with layered bob or bob with bangs to play with texture and keep the color (and your hair) from falling flat.
8. Ginger Pixie Cut
Combine red and a bit of orange, and you get ginger hair. This color suits women with pale or fair skin. Get a pixie cut to go with this gorgeous hair color, and you’ll fall in love with how fresh you look afterwards.
9. Short Curly Hair
Going clubbing on a Saturday night? Look hot and sizzling with this red curly hairstyle. Brush your hair towards one side, curl one section at a time, and finish with strong-hold hairspray to keep the hairstyle up and banging all night long.
Editor’s tip: Spritz TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray on your hair, and you won’t need to worry about your waves and updos falling flat while you’re hitting it on the dance floor.
10. Red Bob with Red Highlights
If you love hair streaks, give this look a try? Get a dark red shade like burgundy as your base, then add light auburn or even rose gold highlights. Then, go for a neatly combed hairstyle to draw attention to your hair colors.
11. Tousled Pixie
Add volume to your red pixie cut by going for a tousled ‘do. Wear this on weekends when going to the mall or when you want to chill at your favorite cafe with a book in hand. If you have thin hair, this hairstyle can also make your tresses look thicker.
12. Golden Copper Lob
If you want a medium red shade, try golden copper. It can add warmth to your pale skin, making you look fresh and glowing. Complement this fab hair color with well-defined eyebrows and natural-looking makeup to help you exude class and sophistication.
13. Long Pixie Cut
This haircut lies between a bob and a pixie cut, so if you want to “short-but-not-too-short” haircut, this is the answer. Then, dye your hair red for a more playful look. Who knows? This hair color might even help you unleash your creative side.
14. Red Wavy Bob
How else can you add impact to your red bob? With waves, of course! Add waves using a curling iron, then finger-comb your waves to make them loose.
Editor’s tip: Don’t sacrifice healthy hair for a great hairstyle by spraying your hair with VO5 Heat Protect Spray. It keeps your strands safe from heat while letting you style your hair any way you want.
15. Pink with Red Highlights
Add some fire to your sweet, pink hair by adding red highlights. You can simply put the highlights near your hair’s partition, or you can scatter them randomly all throughout your hair.
16. Red-orange Side-swept Pixie
Let your skin color say ‘hi!’ by wearing a red-orange hair color on your side-swept pixie cut. After washing your hair, give it a nice blow out, then, brush it to the side for a sleek look. Or, if you want it with more body, just use your fingers and swipe them to the side. This hairstyle is a very relaxed look, perfect for staying at home or meeting friends for your weekend afternoon coffee. They’ll surely love your hair!
17. Red and Black Bob
If you have naturally black hair, ask your stylist to spare the inner sections from the red hair color so that when you stroke or section your hair, the natural black strands underneath come out.
18. Red Dip-Dyed Hair
Try the dip-dyed technique and impress your friends with your new look. It’s a good way to style your hair if you want to jazz up your natural hair color with your favorite hue. No need to worry about touch-ups because the roots remain untouched.
19. Red Bob with Wispy Bangs
Got chin-length hair? Add wispy bangs and color your hair red to bring out the fiery version of you. This type of bangs is growing more popular these days because it is a great alternative to full bangs, especially for those who want something that’s a bit more relaxed. The combination of the color, bangs, and the length of the hair can beautifully balance a round-shaped face.
20. Copper Asymmetrical Bob
Give your bob a fresh take by making it asymmetrical. The shorter length at the back keeps your nape col, while the longer length at the front helps balance out round or long face shapes. Add red color and prepare to slay!
21. Mahogany Layered Bob
Layers can help disguise thin hair. You can even go out without really doing a lot to fix your hair and just nail the messy look with your mahogany hair color.
22. Red-Orange Curly Bob
Love vintage? Then, you’re definitely gonna love this short red hair. Add curls for that old-world glam look. And with red-orange hair color, you’ll definitely make a statement.
Editor’s tip: Make your curls defined by applying VO5 Big Volume Mousse to your hair before you blow-dry and curl.
23. Straight Lob
What’s so great about red hair is that it’s already fab on its own, so even if you don’t do much to your hair, you still look great. When you leave your hair down and straight, the red hue just floats and makes you stand out.
24. Fiery Red Lob
Diggin’ an edgy, rock star look? Try a vibrant red hair color for your lob or medium bob. Keep your hair textured and messy by simply finger-combing it.
25. Ginger Curls
Looking for a fun color for your curly hair? Try ginger. It’s bold but it’s not as loud as fiery red, and it works on almost any kind of skin tone.
26. Short Red Hair with Headband
If you’re having a bad hair day, just put on a wide headband and you’re all set! Wear one with a fun pattern or color to complement your short red hair.
27. Tousled Red Hair
This look is also a great way to disguise a bad hair day. You can also go for this ‘do to add body and volume to your short, thin hair. To create this hairstyle, curl your hair using a curling iron one section at a time, then finger-comb your curls to make loose waves.
Ready to try short red hair? Pick one of these options and go bold with your look!
