11 Stunning Auburn Hair Colors to Inspire Your Next Salon Visit

By Southern Living

Going red isn’t for the faint of heart, but going auburn is the ultimate loophole for those looking to warm up their look. While bright cayenne red isn’t everyone’s most flattering color, a warm auburn brown or honeyed auburn red flatter like there’s no tomorrow. The versatile red hue will instantly revive any mane, no matter if dark brown or dirty blonde. We've rounded up a collection of auburn hair color ideas that traverse the spectrum, from muted rust to sunlight copper. To make the cut, each look needed to feel warmed up, totally fresh, and wearable for every lady. Check out these 11 auburn hair colors to inspire your next salon visit.  

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Auburn Red

@nikkilee901

This classic auburn red is full of personality and ready to take on any season. 

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Dark Auburn Brown

@ninezeroone/@lisasatornhair

This shade by stylist Lisa Satorn gives a hefty dose of spice to dark brunette.

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Coppery Auburn

@mizzchoi

To brighten up the color, go for a soft ombré finish. This look by stylist Cherin Choi melts from warm brown into a bright copper-auburn. 

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Sunlight Auburn

Sunlight Auburn

This auburn shade looks like it had a good summer, and we're a little jealous. 

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Auburn Balayage

@mizzchoi

You can liven up warm chocolate brown locks with ribbons of bright auburn. Focus around the face for a flattering finishing touch. 

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Honey Auburn

@slim_color

Balance out your warm brown with equal parts honey bronde and auburn. 

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Deep Auburn

@justinandersoncolor

Just a few touches of lightened-up copper and gold around the face will work wonders on a dark auburn shade, seen here by stylist Justin Anderson. 

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Aubergine Red

@leysahairandmakeup

Inject those curls with some cool and warm tones, like this mashup of aubergine red and warm auburn. 

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Muted Auburn

@ninezeroone/@jill901

For brunettes who want to go crimson, muted auburn makes for an easy transition. 

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Warm Brunette

@charlieandcosalons/@ryancutshair

This soft auburn bob is as wearable as it gets. 

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Auburn Ombré

@kimwasabi

Go bold or go home! This bright ombré look makes a statement.

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