12 Cool Ombré Color Ideas for Red Hair

For when you really want to stand out in a crowd.

By Erin Mayer, redbook

There's nothing quite as attention-grabbing as a head full of gorgeous red hair — except for a red ombré that is. Natural gingers or those who get their crimson shade from the bottle can both benefit from the dimension that a two-tone dye job adds to your look. The hard part is choosing just one style.

1 Gradient Grey Ombré

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Turn heads with this show-stopping combination of red and grey. Treat dyed, dehydrated strands once a week or so with Living Proof Restore Mask (sephora.com).

2 Sun-Kissed Ombré

If you're a natural redhead, steal Bryce Dallas Howard's signature and opt for some blonde at the ends of your hair. The result? A faded, sun-kissed look. Enhance the relaxed beach vibe even further with a sea salt spray like this one from OGX (amazon.com).

3 Autumn Leaves Ombré

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Eager to skip right ahead to fall? How about bringing autumn to you with this red, yellow, and orange ombré that calls to mind changing leaves.

4 Undercut Red Ombré

For less traditional ombré, try an undercut that blends your natural hair color with a neon red shade, like Rihanna's. It gives the appearance of an ombré without any harsh lines.

5 Campfire Ombré

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Staring at this look is about as relaxing as gazing into a bonfire's flames. It features a mix of crimson and burnt orange tones.

6 Reddish Brown Ombré

A short, curly hairstyle like Taraji P. Henson's is enhanced by color that slowly moves from dark brown to reddish mahogany.

7 Burning Coral Ombré

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Different shades of red and coral blend together on one hairstyle for an edgy, fiery effect. Prevent frayed edges on heavily color-treated hair by using a styling product like Oribe Split End Seal Beautiful Color Treatment (amazon.com).

8 Orange to Blonde Ombré

Chloe Dykstra's gingery hair color slowly turns blonde at the ends thanks to this wearable ombré. She also has a few lighter highlights around her face to tie the entire look together.

9 Mulled Wine Ombré

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This totally '90s shade of purple-y red gets a 2018 upgrade with ombré and a rosy metallic sheen.

10 Pumpkin Ombré

At first glance Rumer Willis' hair looks like it's all one pumpkin patch shade, but it actually turns redder near the bottom. Keep red hair looking alive by washing with John Frieda Radiant Red Boosting Shampoo (amazon.com).

11 Subtle Red Ombré

Jennifer Morrison proves you don't need sharp contrast for an effective ombré. Her glossy bob transitions from dark burgundy to a lighter orange shade at the ends. Mimic her high shine and smooth texture with Kenra Platinum Silkening Mist (amazon.com).

12 Red & Black Ombré

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On the opposite end of the spectrum we have Vanessa Hudgens, whose mid-length hair moves from jet black to auburn to fire-engine red.

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