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9 Formulas for the Prettiest Copper Hair

02.12.2020
Collage of copper red hair colours.

Precious metals have been inspiring some of our favorite hair colour trends for the past few seasons, with everything from rose gold hair to sleek silver hues adding subtle shimmer. The next shade to take a shine to? Copper hair. Whether dialed up to a warm, rich orange tone, or down to a soft, coral shade, it’s the go-to hue for a glowy dose of warmth.

So, get your clients to join the copper club this season – it’s nearly winter, after all. Keep scrolling for inspiring ideas and tried-and-true formulas to use on your clients…

Side profile of woman with mid-length, copper red hair color, created using Wella Professionals.
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Copper Red Hair

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This is copper with a boost of red. Veering almost scarlet, it’s set aglow with pigment-packed Koleston Perfect, using a fiery blend of 99/44 + 88/43.

Back of woman’s head with long, wavy, copper orange hair color, created using Wella Professionals.
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Copper Orange Hair

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A dose of orange gives this copper hair look a bolder, brighter edge, enhanced by the light-reflective glow of our permanent Illumina Color formula. The shade? 9/43 + 9%, swept over a Blondor-ed canvas to ensure it stands out. We love the soft root shadow, too, which gives the look a little extra dimension.

Back of woman’s head with mid-length, wavy, ginger copper hair color, created using Wella Professionals.
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Ginger Copper Hair

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Spicy ginger meets crisp copper in this rich hybrid hue, which delivers just the right amount of warmth to flatter all skin tones. To get the look, locks were pre-lightened with Blondor to lift out the old colour, before Koleston Perfect 6/74 was applied to the root area as a soft, contrasting smudge. Finally, 7/74 and 7/43 were applied in alternating ribbons through mid-lengths and ends, lending lasting radiance.

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Copper Auburn Hair

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Auburn hair gets an upgrade with this coppery twist. Between the swathes of red brown hair color, hints of metallic shine catch the light as colour reaches the tips. Color Touch 10/34 and a little bit of 8/41 were smoothed over balayage, resulting in this seamless, glossy graduation of red tones.

Side profile of woman with wavy, blonde copper hair, created using Wella Professionals.
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Blonde Copper Hair

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Sun-kissed sweeps of blonde feature in this coppery hair creation, lending a multi-tonal lift that breaks up the richness of the red. While Blondor Freelights brightened sections of hair, Koleston Perfect 45g 8/34 + 5g 8/41 + 30g 7/43 with 4% was applied on top. When recreating this shade, team with loose waves to allow the spectrum of copper blonde tones to take center stage.

Back of woman’s head with mid-length, wavy, copper ombre hair color, created using Wella Professionals.
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Copper Ombre Hair

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Ombre hair doesn’t get much dreamier than this. Segueing from dark to light copper, it sparkles with Illumina Color 7/43 + 7/7 + 6/ + 6% through the mid-lengths, which melts into Copper Peach + 7/43 + 1.9% through the tips. Flawless.

Copper Red Hair Formulas

Women with long copper hair, copper paper, copper chair and copper leaves
Women with long copper hair, copper paper, copper chair and copper leaves
Women with long copper hair, copper paper, copper chair and copper leaves
Women with long copper hair, copper paper, copper chair and copper leaves
Women with long copper hair, copper paper, copper chair and copper leaves
Women with long copper hair, copper paper, copper chair and copper leaves

TRUE COPPER

Back of woman’s head with long, wavy, copper red hair, created using Wella Professionals.

By Charlotte Hickey

@hair_by_charlotte

Colour Formula:

Koleston Perfect + Color Fresh Create

 

Root: shade with Koleston Perfect 7/34

Mid-lengths: brighten using Color Fresh Create 1/4 tube Next Red + 1 tube Future Yellow

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GINGER HIGHLIGHTS

Back of woman’s head with ginger highlights, created using Wella Professionals.

By Santiago Rodriguez

@santi_ar1

Colour Formulas:

Freelights, Color Touch + Wellaplex

 

Freelights 9%

Roots Gloss: Color Touch 20ml 7/43 + 10ml 7/4 + 10ml 7/03 + 4%

Length Gloss: Color Touch 30ml 8/43 + 10ml 7/4 + 15ml 9/03 + 4%

 

All formulas with #Wellaplex to give shine, strength and longevity to the colour.

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PUMPKIN SPICE BALAYAGE

Back of woman’s head with pumpkin spice balayage, created using Wella Professionals.

By Dennis S.

@beverlykillshair

Colour Formulas:

Color Touch + Koleston Perfect

 

Base: Color Touch 3/66 with 4%

Ends: Koleston Perfect 8/43 + 6/34

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How to Maintain Copper Hair

Once you’ve painted on your client’s copper shade, make sure they leave the salon with tips on how to maintain their radiant red hair colour at home. Locking in that vibrancy and shine is everything, so suggest a colour-kind shampoo, like INVIGO Color Brilliance Color Protection Shampoo. They also need the Color Recharge Red Conditioners on their radar, which contain colour pigments to freshen up your client’s copper in between salon appointments. For extra nourishment, the newly-launched Color Fresh Mask Copper Glow revives their salon hue, while treating strands to a blend of hydrating oils. Finally, stress the importance of protection in the face of colour-dulling UV rays. INVIGO Color Brilliance Miracle BB Spray is their first line of defence, with a built-in shield and a dose of shine to boot. It’s a win-win.