Last Updated on August 27, 2026 by Cliche
Ginger hair is one of the most unique shades ever. You rarely come across it, but the wearers with ginger hair always look bright, radiant, and ready to take on the day. It’s only natural for blondes and brunettes to try to change their look to something more red.
But you can’t just go to the store and grab a random bottle of red dye. There are so many different shades of ginger hair dye to choose from that you have to figure out what would suit your skin tone first. Here is how to understand which red to pick and a few colors we recommend exploring for ginger hair.
Matching Red to Various Skin Tones
Although you’re free to experiment with any color you’d like, your skin tone, lips, and eyes can either look more dull or pop out with the right shade. For example, people with pale skin might want to avoid darker ginger colors and stick with the natural, lighter hair. Coppers and strawberry blondes work wonders on those with brown eyes, too, accentuating them. Peach Prosecco from Arctic Fox, for example, is pastel enough to lighten up a pale face.
Medium-toned skin is easier to match. Warmer reds like auburn and coral bring out a healthy glow on such a face. Make sure the dye you pick is not purple-based, or else it’ll make you look grey and sallow. Olive skin, however, will only benefit from blue and purple tints. So, look for:
- coppers;
- golden streaks;
- deep violet undertones;
- burgundy.
When working with dark skin, go for a deeper ginger red. Dark purplish reds and bright shades are ideal to accentuate your features. Coral and fire engine tones might not be the most natural, but they are a statement that’ll draw all the attention to you and your gorgeous face.
Ginger Shades to Explore
If you are still not sure which shade you want to go with, here are the most popular gingers and reds you can try. Make sure you invest in a semi-permanent dye. Since it washes out gradually, you will be able to experiment until you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Strawberry blonde deserves another mention because it’s a gorgeous pastel ginger. Also called “red sand,” it is very close to actual blonde but incorporates gentle red streaks that give the wearer a sun-kissed look all-year-round.
Copper red is a mix of bronze and ginger. It’s timeless, bright, and elegant. Copper suits anyone, no matter the age or skin tone. If you need something even more vivid, try orange. More fiery than copper, it makes you stand out in the crowd. Bright orange also mixes well in ombre and balayage.
If you’ve ever wanted to enhance your features and stand out, dyeing your hair ginger is what you might need to try. But first, choose the shade that’ll complement your skin tone. An ill-fitting color might make you look dull and sallow instead.
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