Colors for Redheads

Throughout history, redheads have been known as a force of nature. Fiery, wild and hot-headed, gingers are notorious for going big, not going home. Their hair is not only their best asset, it’s so conspicuous that it performs double-duty as their best accessory too. This dominant and statement-making feature brings gravitas, which must be considered in personal style. Wearing the best complementary colors to red hair is the ideal place to start, so here are the top 5 hues that look fab and fiery on gingers:

1. Red
   The best way to accentuate red hair is — yep, you guessed it — wearing red. A tone-on-tone pairing reinforces the hue’s power, acting as an exclamation point. Every redhead should have a red revenge dress in her closet, as well as basics like a red cashmere sweater, winter coat and summer sundress.

2. Emerald green
   Opposite red on the color wheel sits green, making it red’s most complementary color. But, not just any green. Red hair is so dramatic it often presents as a jewel tone, making emerald green the most suitable match. Watch the interplay between both colors, how they twinkle when paired together.

3. Tobacco
   Also referred to as British tan, terracotta and cinnamon, tobacco is a powerful neutral that deepens and darkens red hair in a way that grounds it. Try tobacco suede pants, a British tan leather handbag, terracotta bomber jacket or cinnamon gauze peasant dress for the dog days of summer.

4. Black
   Freckle-faced redheads look amazing in black. Surprisingly, black does not overpower or drag down their translucent skin and auburn hair, only supports it. Classic looks like black cashmere turtlenecks, black fedoras and black leather moto jackets should be in every redhead’s closet. They are drop dead gorgeous pairings, especially with heavy charcoal eye liner.

5. Grey
   Another color that looks beautiful on redheads is grey. It’s the perfect middle ground neutral that’s not too dominant, yet not too wimpy. Try a grey power cocktail dress, grey flannel pinstriped suiting or cozy grey wool turtleneck sweater to start, then level up to a grey winter coat and beret matched set. The ultimate chic winter look!

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