Style Hair Dark Red Hair Color Looks That Are Trending This Year By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Senior Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 27, 2020 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Instagram/@minthairstudiopa Warm up cold winter days with these fiery shades of red hair. Whether you want to add a subtle hint of red or fully commit to red all over, these looks will prove that red is the new black. Nervous about taking the plunge? Darker hues of red will still make a statement without being too bright or bold. Red shades like cherry, plum, and crimson also mix well with other shades so you can gradually add them in for a warm touch that's perfect for the fall and winter seasons. 01 of 10 Black to Red Ombre Instagram/@vanity_salon_houston Black fades to a deep cherry red in this ombre style. 02 of 10 Dark Red with Copper Highlights Instagram/@jessicadagio Copper highlights add an additional layer of color to these amber curls. 03 of 10 Dark Red Balayage Instagram/@minthairstudiopa Curls accentuate the different shades of this rich red balayage. 04 of 10 Red All Over Instagram/@ mhollandhair This shade puts red on full display. We love how the light plays off the deep crimson curls. 05 of 10 Subtle Touch of Red Instagram/magnolia3salon Hints of dark red add dimension to a nearly black base. 06 of 10 Bold Auburn Red Instagram/@alydavishair This color is a darker shade of auburn that still makes a bold statement. 07 of 10 Hint of Plum Instagram/@staciestyles Violet and crimson tones come together to create the perfect shade of deep red. 08 of 10 Light to Dark Red Ombre Instagram/@abbyericksonhair Bright red roots fade into darker ends that tone down the brightness of this hairstyle to make it more suitable for winter. 09 of 10 Glossy Winter Red Instagram/@crafterofhair A glossy finish helps create a frosted look on this winter-ready shade. We love the notes of plum and violet. 10 of 10 Deep Cherry Red Instagram/@jadestylist_ Cherry shades pop against a darker base to create a black cherry hue. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit