How to choose the right red hair color for your skin tone

Red strands are super popular right now–and why not? It seems to me like redheads have even more fun than blondes. It's no wonder so many of our favorite stars love the look. That's right, ladies, red hair isn't just for your fair-skinned, freckled friends. The vibrant, head-turning hue actually looks great on a variety of women, you just need to know how to pick the right shade for your skin tone!

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A lot of Latinas think they can't pull off this energetic color off, but the truth is it works on everyone. In fact, red hair colors come in even more tones that brown or blonde shades. That's how many options you got! So whether you're fair, olive-skinned, tan, or dark there's a red hair color perfect for you! Check out a few of these red-headed celebs for tips and inspiration!

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Bella Thorne

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Women with fair skin, like Bella Thorne, tend to look best with light, strawberry blonde colors. A very dark red or burgundy can leave you looking too pale.

Joanna Garcia

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If you have a light complexion, like Joanna Garcia, you can probably get away with rocking a bright copper or wine-colored red.

Demi Lovato

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Burgundy shades even work on a warmer skin tone, like Demi Lovato’s.

Jessica Alba

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Women with olive skin like Jessica Alba look better with darker shades of red. Try a medium auburn shade.

Eva Mendes

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A medium coppery blonde, like the one Eva Mendes is sporting here, also looks great on olive, medium, or tan skin tones.

Christina Milian

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Super red hues can look harsh against a darker complexion, like Christina Milian’s. Opt for a deep eggplant shade instead.

Kat Von D

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But if you’re looking to break the rules and go all out, a ruby red shade like Kat Von D’s might work out great for you.