At the 2025 Emmys, red tones weren’t just in the mix, they stood out. As a sea of blondes and brunettes made their way along the carpet, a few celebs showed just how powerful red hair can be. And, just how wearable and adaptable for everyone.
These three caught our eye:
- Hunter Schafer stunned with a strawberry-blonde tone that’s vibrant but soft and oh so feminine. It was light enough to feel fresh, yet warm enough to glow under red carpet lights.
- Leighton Meester appeared in her signature soft copper, styled in a stunning blowout. It was a classic copper-red look reimagined with dimension and modern polish.
- Molly Gordon brought deep copper richness with her saturated, bold, and radiant shade. Her choice is proof that deeper reds can feel dramatic and elegant, and are also an easy way to incorporate this colour.
These three all proved that hair colour Sydney clients aren’t limited to the more traditional and trusted tones, red makes a statement, defines style, and flatters a wide range of skin tones and looks.
Who Suits Red Hair?
Red isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here are some tips to choose the right red and how to keep it glowing:
- Skin undertone matters: Cool tones (pink/blue) shine with strawberry blonde or copper-reds with subtle golden warmth. Warm tones (olive/golden) glow with richer copper, auburn or deep copper shades.
- Work with your natural colour: If you are starting your red journey, ease in by adding a soft copper to blonde or a hint of burgundy to a darker shade.
- Maintenance expectations: Red fades faster than many colours. Use colour-safe shampoos, avoid over washing, use heat protectants.
At HONE&CO, our colour specialists help you pick the perfect tone based on your natural colour, lifestyle, and how often you want to upkeep.
Red hair can make every day feel a little more red carpet. If you’re curious, book a consultation with the best salon North Sydney and let’s find your perfect red.
