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Auburn is one of those magical hair colors that works on virtually everyone in virtually any season.

The reddish-brown hue can be warm in the fall and cool in the summer.

Not quiteredorbrown, it’s the dreamiest combination of the two.

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In this case, it has hints of red and gold.

Copper Auburn

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Thiscopper-meets-auburn moment is everything.

It’s a no-brainer for adding depth to brown and blonde hues alike.

Woman with auburn hair with red-gold undertones.

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Here the auburn creeps down the hair starting around the mid-lengths, creating ends significantly lighter than the roots.

The subtle waves allow you to see all the rich reds and auburns woven throughout the hair.

Merlot Auburn

Dua Lipa looks like a tall glass of wine with this deep merlot hair color.

Copper auburn-colored hair.

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The rich, vibrant tone is complemented by her super-shiny strands and bouncy blowout.

We love the added dimension thanks to some well-placed highlights.

The result is a richer, more dimensional color that feels truly bespoke.

Sun-kissed auburn hair.

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Auburn Highlights

Another great way to dip your toe into the auburn pool is with highlights.

The deep tones add a mesmerizing depth, especially to adark brownshade like this one.

Muted Rose Auburn

We love this rose-tinted auburn moment.

Auburn hair with dimensional highlights.

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It’s the ultimate less-is-more approach to the color.

The cascading curls make the color appear even more dimensional.

The warm, deeper tones highlight her angular facial structure and help her blue eyes pop.

Ombre auburn hair.

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Red Hot

This deep, almost-cola-redstyle is anchored by subtle auburn hues throughout.

We especially love how the light hits her face-framing piecesjustright.

This dimensional hairdo is seriously mesmerizing.

Medium-deep auburn hair.

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You could stare at it for hours and still spot new shades and tones.

Weaved-In Auburn

Brighten up dark brown hair by weaving in auburn highlights throughout.

Two-Toned Auburn

Put a spin on classic auburn by adding some brightmoney piecesfor a two-toned look.

Merlot auburn hair.

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It creates visual interest without feeling too harsh since the tones are from the same color family.

Blonde Auburn

Adele’s blonde auburn hair is seriously stunning.

Deep Copper

A deep copper look is a decidedly rich take on the classic hue.

strawberry blonde auburn hair.

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Pair it with dark brown lowlights for subtle contrast to create an even deeper, fuller-looking style.

Her hair is downright lustrous.

To get the look, prep your strands with a high-shinehair mask.

Sarah Hyland with deep brown auburn hair.

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Brown Auburn

There are very few shades of brown thatdon’tlook great paired with auburn highlights.

The orangey tone adds dimension and depth.

The look is neither too dark nor too bright.

A dark brown afro hair style with auburn highlights.

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She’s literally glowing, and the little flecks of warmth in her hair help achieve that.

Orange Meets Auburn

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Jorja Smith’ssingle-processauburn hair veers orange.

Preserved Color

Auburn is a serious commitment that necessitates proper care.

Close cropped hairstyle with muted pink-auburn hair.

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Sticking to color-preserving products can double thelongevity and vibrancy of hair color.

Auburn Espresso

Deep, inky espresso with a splash of auburn creates a rich, warm mahogany.

This color is downright perfection for fall.

An auburn afro with face-framing highlights.

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Multiple tones can be applied via highlighting and low-lighting for a personalized color.

Warm, woody auburn colored hair.

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Copper auburn balayaged hair.

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Sydney Sweeney with classic auburn hair.

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An afro with deep red auburn color.

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Maude Apatow with deep dark auburn hair.

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Brown hair with red and auburn highlights.

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Long hair with auburn highlights weaved throughout.

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Two-toned auburn hair on a bold afro.

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Adele with sun-kissed auburn hair.

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Deep copper-colored hair.

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Sophia Bush with pumpkin-auburn hair.

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Brown auburn hair.

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Julianne Moore’s hair.

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Dakota Johnson and her hair.

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Orange-auburn hair.

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Shay Mitchell with cowgirl copper hair.

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Deep auburn hair.

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Espresso auburn hair.

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Elaine Welteroth with multi-toned auburn hair.

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