8 Red-Haired Celebs Who Will Make You Want To Try The Flaming-Hot Look
Ever get so bored with your usual hairstyle that you're just dying for a change? Maybe you feel like you want to get a wild cut or try out a bold new color. New hair, new you, right? We've all been there. If you're spoiling for a refresh, there's one wide-ranging color palette that never disappoints: the power and sass of vivacious red hair.
Now, taking the plunge into red hair can feel a little bit scary, especially if you've never gone red before. You want to make sure the color you choose reflects both your personality and your inherent beauty. Your stylist can help find the right shade of red hair for your skin tone and aesthetic goals — and, of course, it helps to bring along some photographic references to let them know your vision. Fortunately, there's no shortage of celebrities flaunting incredible red hair colors to inspire your next style, from gleaming copper tresses and muted, gingery curls to shades of dark cherry or fire-truck red.
1. Madelaine Petsch wears her coppery color like a queen
If you're considering a red-hair transformation, "Riverdale" actor Madelaine Petsch offers inspiration for the most classic of colors: a glossy, vibrant, true red that practically sparks wherever the light touches it. This rich, saturated hue looks especially good against pale to medium skin tones, which contrast and emphasize the color.
2. Dua Lipa shows off the darker side of red hair
If trendy cherry-cola hair hasn't caught your eye yet, you clearly haven't seen "Houdini" singer Dua Lipa slaying the look. Her tempting shade, reminiscent of dark summer fruits, has us licking our lips and searching for the closest match at our local salon. It's a deeper, moodier play on red hair, but make no mistake: It blazes in full sunlight. Consider this shade for a bold, mysterious statement, or as a color that smoothly transitions from one season to the next.
3. Alicia Aylies' ginger-spiced Afro is a revelation
Alicia Aylies, while an accomplished model, isn't exactly a household name outside of Europe. But the former Miss France is making her own red-hot statement with a spicy, ginger-hued Afro. The dramatic style demands attention, and we're more than happy to give it. Aylies' riveting red corkscrews prove voluminous red hair can be a bona fide look, and that look is giving definite inspo for all the curly girls out there.
4. Meredith Duxbury's matte orange look is all about velvet vibes
Influencer Meredith Duxbury may have earned her more than 2 million Instagram followers with makeup tutorials – like her viral 10-pump foundation routine – but right now, we're more obsessed with her flaming red tresses. The intense orange hue and minimal contrast remind us of recent velvet hair trends, which eschew shine and highlights for a more textured look. It's an interesting take on red hair and might be the perfect option for anyone seeking a unique, fashion-forward approach to this color family.
5. Reyna Roberts flaunts candy-apple red
Country music star Reyna Roberts has received mixed reviews for her over-the-top awards show ensembles, but the woman is obviously gorgeous, and can we talk about that red hair? The "Miranda" singer shows no fear in a shade of vivid red that's as bright and mouthwatering as candy. If you're hoping to mimic a show-stopping hair color, this in-your-face hue definitely takes no prisoners.
6. Emma Stone serves in a light, peachy red
As a natural redhead, we've seen Emma Stone play up or play down the warm tones in her hair. Sometimes the look veers closer to a brown-based auburn and sometimes it takes on a truly fiery hue, but we particularly love it when the actor takes her hair in a playful, strawberry-blond direction (heavy on the strawberry). Lightening up red hair is a great way to soften its look for spring and summer, or to make its impact a little more subtle, like the soft glow of embers, rather than all-out flame.
7. Alex Newell is riveting in burgundy
Appearing at the 2024 Met Gala with a chic and romantic burgundy hair color, actor Alex Newell reminded us just how luxurious red can be. The "Glee" alum looked positively divine on the red carpet, the richness of her burgundy red locks glowing like a jewel against her black dress and deep skin tone. Burgundy is a perfect choice for melanated complexions from olive to ebony. For those with warm undertones, like Newell, a toasty red burgundy is best, while cool undertones can experiment with a chill, purple-skewing shade.
8. Julianne Moore stuns with a soft, earthy red
"Mary and George" actor Julianne Moore's red hair is practically iconic at this point, and we adore its natural, earthy undertones. Slightly more grounded and muted than, say, fire-truck red, this understated shade offers warm versatility. Dare we say its gentle, russet tones even resemble the oh-so-popular cowboy copper trend? Just consider Moore as living proof this look has gorgeous staying power.