How To Keep Red Hair Looking Vibrant and Shiny

Updated: October 30th, 2023

Cassie Hartman of Salon Gregories in Newport Beach, is one of the best stylists for ladies looking to “go red.” She is also a redhead ‘by choice’ which makes her even more of an expert.

Are you looking to dye your hair red, or enhance your natural red hair? Here are Hartman’s top tips:

READ: AVEDA COLORIST DISHES NATURAL COLOR CARE EVERY REDHEAD NEEDS TO KNOW

REDHEADS ‘BY CHOICE’

1. “Never let anyone tell you you’re not really a ginger!” (laughs)

2. “Pick the red undertone that’s right for you and your skin tone,” says Hartman. “For example, redheads with olive skin tones need more violet and red undertones, while pink/pale skin tones need more gold and copper undertones.”

3. “In between color touchups, go into your salon and get a color gloss to stay looking bright and believable. Not faded and fake!”

NATURAL REDHEADS

4. “If you’re a natural redhead, clear glosses can make your hair look enhanced and natural without the need of hair dye.”

Looking for a redhead-approved gloss, look no further:

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5. “A trend that’s hot for fall right now is to ask your colorist to do a balayage effect on a few pieces before he/she puts your color all over your strands. This is easy way to add some subtle dimension without straying from your gingery ways!”

6. “Color depositing shampoo is a must!” Read more here.

7. Use a microfiber hair towel!

Microfiber Towel:

Introducing the How to be a Redhead Soft Microfiber Hair Towel for Redheads. Because wet hair is at its most vulnerable, this custom microfiber towel gently and carefully absorbs moisture from your red hair and dries it quickly, all while protecting from stretching and breakage. This design is uniquely shaped to wrap all of your hair securely (no matter the length), with an elastic strap to comfortably keep things in place. Your hair journey starts here, redheads.