32 Ginger Hair Colours That Are Trending for 2023
An ode to redheads.
From subtle strawberry blonde to rich auburn, we’re kind of obsessed with ginger hair colours at the moment! And with our pick of the best redhead looks (including some of your favourite celebrities) we think you will be, too.
While some people have a luscious natural ginger hair colour, others seek the help of hair dye in a bid to get fiery-looking locks. And who can blame them?! Stars of all ages from Julianne Moore to Sarah Hyland have all flaunted a gorgeous ginger hue, proving that it can work for just about anyone.
So, if you’re desperate to test out a red-hot new look in your mane, yet don’t know which shade will work best for you, rest assured our ginger hair round up is here to help!
Gigi Hadid’s Red Hair
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Gigi Hadid recently debuted a new red hair colour for the Versace virtual NYFW show. She shared her BTS transformation on her Instagram Stories, revealing the inspiration behind the hue was Anya Taylor-Joy’s character in The Queen’s Gambit.
Editor’s tip: Use a shampoo specific for coloured-hair like TRESemmé Revitalise Colour Shampoo to keep your hue vibrant for longer.
Sarah Hyland’s Flaming Waves
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Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland teamed her red gown with a salon-fresh red ‘do for the 2021 Golden Globes. In another picture, she explained she was “Getting back to my Scottish/Irish roots” with the new shade.
Ginger Bob
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This red bob is so effortless and proof that you don’t need to have long flowing locks to make an impact. Bonus point if you use a few drops of TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Oil to keep your bob shiny and frizz-free.
Money Piece Highlights
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These contrasting ginger and blonde money piece highlights are giving us major ’90s Geri Halliwell vibes.
Copper Curls
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This rich red hue gives the hair a beautiful gloss and shine.
Dark Ginger Hair
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On the darker side of the spectrum, this stunning auburn shade is the perfect entryway to red hair for brunettes.
Copper Blend
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This red ombre look adds a touch of dimension with darker roots fading into lighter strawberry blonde ends.
Liquid Gold
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Beautifully vibrant and oh so shiny, this shimmering orange hue is what ginger hair dreams are made of.
Balayage
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Thought balayage was just for blondes and brunettes? If you’re ginger, red balayage can be a great way to give your hair more brightness and breathe life back into flat or dull hair.
Ginger Curly Hair
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Have naturally curly hair? Corkscrew curls achieve a more dimensional look on any red hue.
Emma Stone’s Elegant Waves
The natural blonde has become known for her warm ginger hue and has fast become our golden ginger hair muse.
Emma Stone often wears her mid-length hair with soft, Hollywood waves for her red carpet appearances, giving a timeless and elegant finish to any ensemble she rocks.
Zoey Deutch’s Slick Ponytail
The Politician actress Zoey Deutch looks amazing with this retro flicked-out ponytail in her signature auburn hue.
Jess Glynne’s Curls
She often breaks the music charts with her incredible voice, but Jess Glynne is smashing the red hair charts here with her voluminous ‘do! The singer’s natural curls are in a league of their own, but when paired with her ginger hair colour, they look utterly sensational.
Carefree Waves
To make the most of deep ginger tones in long hair, we think you should take a leaf out of this Instragrammer’s book and get perfectly enviable, striking ginger waves. Credit: @crimson.and.clover_
Ginger Brown Hair
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Give brunette hair colours a subtle twist with a hint of red tones.
Messy Top Knot
Top knots may be a go-to style for girls the world over, but we happen to think it looks particularly great in a red hue. Credit: @isabelleduarrte
Rose Leslie’s Wavy Lob
The Game of Thrones star rocks her striking red hair both on and off screen.
Tyra Banks’ Finger Waves
Bright ginger hair looks gorgeous with curls, since they have the power to accentuate just about any shade. And for some retro mane inspiration, look at no further than Tyra Banks’ finger waves style!
Flower Power Accessory
A yellow flower headband + ginger hair = major hair envy! And since festival season is only just around the corner, find inspiration in this cool, boho-chic look. Credit: @hikissmyass
Light Ginger Hair
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Although a cooler-toned red, you shouldn’t underestimate the power this hue has, still packing a serious punch in the style department.
Lana Del Rey’s Warm Hue
Lana Del Rey warms up her hair with a dark ginger hue to compliment her pale complexion. And in true Lana style, this hairdo is a nod to a ’60s era, being full of enviable volume.
Cool Fringe
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If you’re looking for ideas on how to style a ginger fringe, look no further.
Kirsten Dunst’s Undone Braid
Braided hairstyles may be a plenty, but Kirsten Dunst’s undone halo braid is ticking all the right boxes for us.
Kate Mara’s Ombre Lob
The House of Cards actress looks fab with her ginger hair cut into a chin-length bob, working in added texture for a volumised finish!
Keep your hair fresh by going for a soft ombre, where your hair is darker at the roots and transitions into a lighter ginger colour at the tips.
Subtle Alternative
Thought model-worthy hair meant having bold and high-impact locks? This model proves just how stunning a subtle ginger hue can be, wearing her strands in a simple middle parting. Credit: @clarecirillo
Julianne Moore’s Signature Hue
Want a look that’s been tried, test and give the celebrity seal of approval? Then turn to Julianne Moore, who always gives us serious hair envy with her warm ginger hue, perfectly complimenting her pale skin tone.
Glossy Ginger
Have you ever seen shinier locks? If this Instagrammer’s glossy ginger hair doesn’t make you want to get her mahogany red locks, then nothing will! Credit: @kelsiefields
Milkmaid Braid
If you have a summer, boho-inspired wedding to attend this season, know that milkmaid braids are the ideal companion to your ginger locks! Credit: @jerianie
Cynthia Nixon’s Strawberry Blonde Hue
We all know her as Miranda from Sex and the City, where her vibrant ginger hue was a stand-out hit. In real life, however, Cynthia Nixon often lightens her tresses to a soft strawberry blonde shade, which looks equally gorgeous!
Jayma Mays’ Light Red
Keeping her style straight and sleek, Glee‘s Jayma Mays lets her strawberry-toned hair take centre stage.
Florence Welsh’s Chestnut Hue
Florence’s chestnut hue is one of the most coveted ginger hair colour hues – and we can totally see why. It looks super glossy, instantly warms the complexion and works a treat with her blunt bangs!
Tilda Swinton’s Swept Back Style
We don’t often spot Tilda Swinton in any other hue than her platinum blonde locks, but when we do it’s normally another bold look, like this vibrant ginger shade.
The actress is known for her no-fuss styling and has opted for a relaxed swept-back look here. This style is carefree and goes hand-in-hand with Tilda’s daring outfit.
