Cherry Cola Hair Is The Fieriest Way To Do Red For Spring & Summer 2024

Thinking about going red? Cherry cola is the red hair color trend you'll want to try for spring and summer 2024. Many celebs are opting for the fizzy drink-inspired shade, including Megan Thee Stallion, who showed off her ruby locks in an Instagram post back in 2022 — way ahead of the curve! Since then, we've seen cherry cola hair on pop stars like Dua Lipa and Dove Cameron, and it's not going anywhere. 

"It is no surprise that cherry cola-colored hair is trending. With the '90s influence still strong in fashion, it is time for a revival of '90s color trends for hair," color expert Ian Michael Black told Byrdie of the trend. "We have seen in recent months a strong move towards all shades of red, from bright true reds through burgundies, and all shades of copper, from soft strawberry blondes to strong Irish red tones."

While many shades of red fall under this trend's umbrella, the classic, go-to look is a deep red with a hint of purple. You can go redder or more violet according to your preference and skin tone, but the result should be a multi-faceted hue that changes in the sunlight, making cherry cola hair the perfect shade for spring and summer.

Do you want to amp up your brunette hair? This is the time to try cherry cola balayage. Burgundy, deep red, and brown are a gorgeous combination that will hit differently at all angles. Balayages require less upkeep than dying your whole head because you don't have to touch up the roots as often, so if you're not into high-maintenance looks, look no further than cherry cola highlights.

If you favor warm undertones, opt for cherry cola hair that leans more red than purple. This shade is extremely versatile, with hairstylist Ash Croker telling Marie Claire, "What makes this trend work so well is that it's great for fair, porcelain skin tones, but can also complement those more olive and darker complexions." To really highlight your face with your new color, try out some bangs. After all, now is a better time than ever to try them.

Cherry cola hair isn't for the faint of heart, so if you're not ready to commit to a full head of red, try incorporating some streaks into your tresses. It'll give you just the right amount of color without dominating your hair with bright burgundy. To make the red pop, give yourself an over-the-top blowout for extreme volume. After all, Texas hair is big right now (pun intended).

Extremists can rejoice because you can go as red as you want with cherry cola hair. After all, Megan Thee Stallion rocked a scarlet shade that almost bordered on hot pink. It's important to note that red dyes fade faster than other colors, so upkeep is important. Try not to wash your hair too often, and avoid products that contain sulfates.

There's nothing more gorgeous than a deep, burgundy color, and with this trend, you can have your hair looking like a bottle of fine wine. To get a cooler-based cherry cola hair, ask your colorist to incorporate more purple than red. It's a more muted take on the trend, but it'll still give you hints of crimson when it catches the light. While burgundy is associated with autumn, this spring and summer is when you'll want to ride the cherry cola train. As soon as the colder months hit, you'll be far ahead of the curve.