Whether you’re a natural red head or looking to color your freshly painted red hair with blonde highlights, you’ll find some awesome inspiration below! When it comes to red, you have all sorts of shades available, all depending upon your natural base color. Dark reds paired with platinum blonde highlights is just the contrasting look some are going for. But perhaps you want to go more subtle with a medium red hue with dark caramel blonde.
The options are almost endless, aren’t they? As you browse through these photos of the best red hair with blonde highlights, note that the darker reds and brighter blondes will take more time (and potentially money) to achieve. You’ll also want to talk with your colorist about whether to use traditional foils or balayage to fit your budget and lifestyle needs.
Ash Blonde Highlights
Instagram @jamieilyss
This is a truly unique color blend on a shoulder-length choppy cut featuring platinum streaks and a vibrant rose base. It’s dimensional and edgy, and would require lots of TLC for it to last long.
Cheery Red Hair with Blonde Highlights
Instagram @luxehairsalonla
If you’re ready for something new and fun, this sexy shoulder-length layered lob with a deep auburn shade is what you’re looking for! Add just a pop of blonde at the front and tips for spice!
Bright Red Hair with Caramel Blonde Highlights
Instagram @studiot_salon
This is a hue easily worn by anyone regardless of skin tone. It’s a fun way of lightening your hair and giving definition to your lovely locks.
Natural Red Hair with Bright Blonde Highlights
Instagram @andreathygesen
When done right, vibrant colors like this gorgeous redhead shine just beautifully when accentuated with warm blond streaks. It brightens the whole look and provides it with magnificent contrast.
Burgundy Hair with Blonde Highlights
Instagram @hairbyjaina
If you have a deep rich red hair and would love to have effortless warm tones, this might just be the look for you. It’s a subtle combination of soft and bold, and it brightens and adds texture to the whole look.
Brownish Red Hair with Blonde Highlights
Instagram @kameron_jane
Partner a soft brunette hue with warm blond streaks for a beautiful and feminine appearance. This shoulder-length cut styled with a side part proudly shows off the charming blend these colors create especially under natural light.
Cinnamon Red Hair with Blonde Highlights
Instagram @el.bruja
The sweet ginger hair is coupled with subtle warm highlights to create gorgeous contrast and depth. They’ve been meticulously placed all throughout to create a very natural and brightening look.
Light Red Hair with Golden Blonde Highlights
Instagram @taydally
A few soft and light streaks and loose waves complete this lived-in neck-length cut. This combination beautifully brings out the pink in warm skin tones.
Short Red Hair with Blonde Highlights
Instagram @_tatianahair
Crimson Red Hair with Blonde Highlights
Auburn Hair with Blonde Highlights
I think if you’re thinking about going red, there are so many different variations of red that you or your stylist could find one that would complement your skin tone, especially if it’s paired with a highlight for dimension.
I would also suggest baby steps approaching red hair. Start with a few low lights before you jump in completely, especially if you’re on the fence because using lightener (bleach) over top of freshly colored or once’s colored red can take time to lift past that orange stage.
In my opinion, red is always trendy, it can be soft, subtle and sophisticated or deep, bright, and show-stopping depending on the look you’re wanting to achieve. Red paired with blonde is the perfect combination.
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