24 Best Red Hair With Highlights Ideas That'll Inspire Your Next Look
So many pretty ideas!

There's no denying that red hair is one of the most coveted shades on the hair spectrum. Just look at Ree Drummond's gorgeous, silky locks! While many folks think they don't have what it takes to pull off the look, opting for red hair with highlights makes all the difference for every skin tone. That's because by adding ultra-fine warm or cool highlights to your desired red hair ideas, you can tailor the shade to your skin tone.
Ahead, you'll be inspired by celebs who prove that red hair is nothing short of stunning. As you scroll through them, you'll notice that rather than obvious streaks, these 'dos have an ultra-dimensional natural-looking color that appears well lit from every angle. As such, it's less about noticeable streaks and more about creating the most organic-looking shade for your skin tone.
Of course, more times than not, doing so requires enlisting the help of a professional colorist. And don't forget to pick up some shampoos for color-treated hair afterward to make sure your look lasts. Here, you'll find all the red hair with highlights inspiration you need to bring with you to your next salon appointment. (PS: Check out how Ree keeps her hair so red!)
Rebecca Norris is a full-time freelance writer living in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Over the past 10+ years, she’s heavily covered a range of lifestyle topics, including travel, home, beauty, style, wellness, and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University, where she earned a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not writing, she can be found strolling with her Jack-Chi, Cash, sipping iced matcha lattes, indulging in delicious cuisine, perusing farmer’s markets and antique sales, collecting colored glass, getting lost within the pages of a book, and exploring new bucket-list cities.


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