A definitive collection of the year's best red hair color, showcasing expert craftsmanship and creative vision. The 2026 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Top 100 for Red Hair Color celebrates standout copper, auburn, cherry and crimson creations by top professional hairstylists from around the world.

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Auburn Vs. Copper: How Depth Changes Warmth and Reflect

Depth changes everything: Learn how auburn and copper formulas read differently based on level and underlying pigment.
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Reds Falling Flat? Here's How To Make Them Look More Expensive

Master the five techniques that transform flat reds into expensive-looking, dimensional color that stands out.
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How Tracey Cunningham Creates Rich, Multi-Dimensional Reds

Learn Tracey Cunningham's secrets to creating naturally dimensional reds with strategic highlights and tonal layering.
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Modern Auburn Hair: How To Create Rich, Expensive-Looking Color

Master the formulas and techniques to create rich, dimensional auburn that won't fade orange.
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Plum is the New Black—Formulating New Fruit-Toned Brunettes

Master the plum brunette trend with expert formulation tips and exact color recipes from a celebrity colorist.

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Spiced Crimson

+185%

Rich, dimensional red with warm undertones and luminous depth.

Cherry Brunette

+155%

Deep burgundy undertones with rich, dimensional brunette depth.

Autumn Fire Red

+65%

Rich, dimensional red with warm copper undertones and luminous depth.

Crimson Heat

+165%

Rich, saturated red with luminous depth and dimensional shine.

Copper Flame

+85%

Warm, dimensional auburn with a luminous copper shimmer.

Strawberry Crush

+135%

Warm, dimensional red with peachy-blonde dimensional highlights.

Crimson Luxe

+120%

Rich burgundy-red with dimensional depth and luminous shine.

Burnt Copper Balayage

+95%

Warm, dimensional copper tones with soft caramel highlights.

Crimson Wine

+145%

Deep red with warm undertones and lustrous, multidimensional shine.

Autumn Crimson

+118%

Rich, dimensional red with warm copper undertones and depth.

Crimson Fade

+152%

Deep red melting into warm copper undertones.

Autumn Fire Balayage

+140%

Warm copper and burgundy sweeps with dimensional depth.

Red Courses

1 hr 41 min

Multi-Dimensional Reds

Larisa Love shares her fall hair trend insights, teaching you how to customize rich reds and coppers.

@larisadoll

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1 hr 37 min

Red & Ginger Hair Color

Learn how to formulate for different reds/coppers depending on desired undertone from Megan Schipani.

@shmeggsandbaconn

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59 min

The Perfect Copper

Create vibrant copper shades for every client with Hollywood's colorist Chad Kenyon.

@chadkenyon

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1 hr 30 min

Dimensional Reds & Blondes

Master dimensional blondes and vibrant reds with award-winning colorist Leah Freeman.

@leahatfuse

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54 min

Copper Root Melt

Farouk Systems Artist Wesley Palmer reveals his secret to achieving the ideal, personalized copper shade for each client.

@wesdoeshair

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15 min

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Instalux (Colour)

Features Electric Violet and Sunset Purple shades, inspired by traditional Japanese arts, creating a rock-chick style.

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11 min

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Ikon (Colour)

A saturated Retro Red with micro lights, reflecting non-conformist individuality inspired by Prada and Marc Jacobs campaigns.

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12 min

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Bailey (Colour)

Inspiration from Balmain and June Graham's BHA-winning collection, creating a dramatic statement influenced by Grace Jones.

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7 min

TONI&GUY: Lexicon – I-POP (Colour)

A hi-tech approach inspired by Apple's success, offering versatile and exciting colour options for individual creativity.

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9 min

TONI&GUY: Lexicon – The Linea (Colour)

Inspired by artist Eduardo Paolozzi's mosaic art, featuring bold linear shapes and rich hues.

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