All the shades of red hair: a colour guide

##Fair to light skin##

Natural red heads tend to have fair skin and hazel or brown eyes. If you have a fair complexion, then you'll be able to effortlessly pull off just about any shade of red.

Muted copper and ginger tones are perfect for creating shades of natural red – try balayage for a modern effect.

Light and medium auburn blend golden reds with brown. Garnier’s Color Naturals in the shade Raspberry Red is a vibrant red hair colour that will look striking against a porcelain complexion and perfect with any eye colour.

For high impact, head-turning colours that pop, you can also try a purple red hair colour like the Color Naturals shade Plum Red as it will bring out the red undertones in your skin creating an extremely flattering natural blush. These red hair colours create an irresistible combination with your fair to light complexion.

##Light to medium skin##

If you have light to medium skin, there are also plenty of shades of red to brighten your complexion and bring out the warmth.

Whether you opt for spicy golden blonde or rich red copper, get ready for a bold statement. These colours complement green, dark hazel and brown eyes.

Dark auburn is a sophisticated shade of red that adds elegance to any hairstyle and works best with medium skin regardless of undertone. For added depth to your colour, try Intense Red from the Color Naturals range. For cool toned skin red mahogany, a cool, reddish-brown colour which brings out the depth no matter your eye colour.

The rose-gold trend also works fabulously best with light to medium skin.

##Medium to dark skin##

Tan and darker skin tones can rock the more dramatic shades of red.

Intense cherry hues complement dark eye colours to create a dramatic look. For a multidimensional hair colour, add ruby or garnet highlights to an all-over dark shade.

From subtle scarlet to red wine tinted shades, crimson hues create a bright look for tanner complexions and olive undertones. You can try Color Naturals in the shade Raspberry Red for a vibrant pop of colour against your tan complexion.

Exotic shades of red hair colour such as violet and aubergine blend red and purple. Berry hues and red violets are a good choice for those with warmer skin tones, whereas aubergine works best with cooler skin tones.

Now that you know a little more about the different shades of red out there, what’s stopping you? Select your red hair colour, add a lip shade to match and rock your new look! And don’t worry about your new hair colour fading away, just follow these tips to keep your red hair colour looking bright and fresh for longer!