Alert! Countless stars have fallen in love with the red hair trend in 2022 — and they’ve dyed their mane to prove it.
This trend isn’t slowing down at all, especially when you consider how many A-listers have embraced the fiery color. Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney Lourdes LeonThese are just a few of the stars who lead the look.
And surely you haven’t forgotten about Kendall Jenner’sRed hair makeover. In March, It Girl colorist Jenna Perry posted a glamorous photo of the 818 Tequila founder’s new strands that single-handedly convinced fans to go red.
This trend is not only popular in Hollywood but also across the globe. Rita Hazan, celebrity colorist (whose clients include Beyoncé Mariah CareyAmong other stars, he has noticed an increase in requests for her Fifth Avenue salon.
“I have noticed either red or warmer tones picking up steam,” the pro tells Us Weekly’s Exclusively stylish “A lot of women ages 20-30 are going for reddish tones.”
Why’s it trending? Dmitry Irshinskiy from Fekkai SoHo salon explains. Us that “people are ready to make a statement,” especially after ditching our go-to hair regimens amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether you’re ready to make that major statement or you just want a minor update, you likely have questions. Before making that hair appointment to cop the celeb-loved hue, follow these tips from Frederic Fekkai (celebrity hair stylist and founder of Fekkai) for the most flattering shade to ask for.
“When you have fair skin with blue undertones, strawberry or light copper are the most flattering while, burgundy or richer red compliment those with olive or golden skin tones,” says the pro.
“Similar to picking a red lipstick, if you want a more natural and complementary look, follow the undertones that you were born with,” he continues. “If you want a more dramatic, contrasting look go with the opposite.”
As for maintaining your new hue, keep the following in mind: “Reds fade faster than any color, so make sure you are ready for the maintenance,” says Hazan. “If you want something low maintenance, add some red highlights to your hair to get the effect without the commitment.”
Another option at-home? “Use an at-home gloss to maintain the color or Rita Hazan’s True Color Ultimate Shine Gloss ($13),” she says. It’s apparently “the salon secret” to “keeping the color vibrant and hair as shiny as the day you got it colored.”
Scroll down to see some inspiration for your red hair transformations in 2022, including before and after photos that will amaze you.
