Kettle Copper Is The Trendiest Red Hair Color For 2024

While it certainly is warm and autumnal, the trendy kettle copper hue isn't reserved just for fall. This apricot-red hair color is blended with peachy tones to create a magnetic and alluring gingery shade, and if you're on the hunt for a new look for 2024, kettle copper may very well be your saving grace. The style is versatile and has room for personalization — with added dimension and varying shades of copper. Plus, this vibrant look requires a lot less maintenance than other red-based shades, as one TikTok user confirmed in the comments section: "I hate to say this but as someone who just went copper, it's a lot less work than bright fire truck red ... "

If you're unsure whether or not you could potentially rock a coppery head of hair, you certainly aren't alone. But choosing a shade of red that complements your complexion can illuminate your entire look. The shape of your hairstyle will come into play also. "The diffused face frame is [complementary] to the overall color," Chicago's Maxine Salon colorist Diana Mildice told Glamour. If you'd like to hop on the kettle copper trend, the first step is browsing through a little auburn inspiration to find what variation of the look might suit your complexion and personality the best.

The array of hues in the kettle copper family make this trend a dynamic choice. From darker, auburn shades to lighter apricot tones, the versatile look is fresh and freeing. "I stayed copper but went with this lighter apricot colour and I LOVE it!" one Instagram user shared. The lighter vibe paired with a cute bob is perfect for anyone feeling fun and flirty in the new year.

The kettle copper trend can be worn on any hairstyle, but long cascading locks truly show its depth and richness like no other. Try asking for some lighter peachy hues to be woven into your kettle copper color, as to avoid a one-dimensional look that might not capture the beauty of the tone the way it ought to be highlighted. 

Kettle copper can vary from a lighter peach to a deeper apricot. And especially if you're going deeper with it (which tends to suit warmer undertones), you may find yourself in need of a wardrobe update if you're going from a non-red hair color to kettle copper. If you've made the leap and are unsure where to start, you'll always be in the clear with soft neutrals, like beige. You may also want to explore emerald and navy to best complement your kettle copper tones.

Try pairing your fresh kettle copper locks with a some wispy bangs to really make the color pop. Shorter layers around the face also work wonderfully with this tone to create a bolder, statement look. In terms of makeup matches, the feminine, flirty combo of warm apricot locks and a lighter rose-pink lip color is sure to catch eyes and garner a few double takes. 

While most would recommend going to a professional to dye your hair kettle copper — some are confident in their DIY abilities and will get in on the copper-colored hair trend at home. Luckily, a lot of complexions can handle copper fairly well — you just want to be sure you know your skin's undertone. "Most skin tones are going to do well with copper because copper can swing in different directions," colorist Amanda Moore told Allure. Darker, brown-based copper may suit those with warmer undertones particularly well, while lighter, cooler variations are great pairings for cooler undertones.