Less than 2% of the world’s population has red hair, which is why these people tend to stand out from the crowd. However, more and more people are turning to their stylist to try a subtle change or a brighter shade of red. Classic Hollywood actresses such as Deborah Kerr, Rhonda Fleming, Lucille Ball, Arlene Dahl, Susan Hayward and Maureen O’Hara stood out on the silver screen with their red hair. That legacy is now carried on by Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Christina Hendricks and Bryce Dallas Howard. David Lesur, training director at David Künzle salons in Madrid, reveals the ideal shade for your skin tone.
Cinnamon tones like that of actress Christina Hendricks are best seen on lighter skins: “To maintain this colour there must be a balance of copper and gold in the hair, avoiding any abrasive orange. To make it last, use conditioner and a mild shampoo,” says David Lesur.
Another highlight is Auburn red, recommended for women with a neutral or fair complexion, a way for a natural brunette to go for a warm toffee colour that sometimes requires balayage. For pink skin, medium neutral tones such as those provided by a metallic red, which blondes can preferably dare to use.
Think for example of Australian actress Isla Fisher to experiment with a metallic pink shade and apricot shades, which looks great on this skin type: “If we want it to last, I recommend a colour-safe shampoo and rinse with cold water afterwards, as hot water makes fading faster”.
The brighter scarlet shades look perfect on medium to deep skin tones: “This red on the cooler side of the palette generally requires more maintenance, so although it’s trendy, it’s more for wearing for a short time and then changing. Generally, if the skin is darker, an auburn is always more suitable than an orangey red”.
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