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Copper has remained one of the most popular hair colors over the last year.
We’ve seen countlesscelebritiestrade their natural color for the fiery shadefromSydney SweeneytoCiara.
And after assessing their stunning looks, we’ve learned there are many ways to wear the high-maintenance hue.
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One of the most popular approaches is copper balayagethink:copper hairwith natural-looking, handpainted highlights.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 13 celebrity-approved copper balayage examples to inspire your next look.
Money Pieces
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Marsai Martinis sporting her copper balayage right.
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Those bright highlighted pops are a signature trait of balayage.
Effortless Copper Color
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Anitta’s hair is a textbook example of copper balayage.
Her hand-painted highlights are each placed in the perfect spot, adding vibrancy and dimension to her overall look.
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She has beautiful, hand-painted copper highlights draped throughout her hair.
Gorgeously Grown Out Curls
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The biggest perk of balayage is its lifetime.
Mermaid Waves
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Talk about swoon-worthy.
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Jess Glynne’s waves are swimming in a sea of gradient copper.
Her extra-long length, sun-kissed copper color, andcascading wavesare mermaid chic.
Vibrant Updo
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There are so many ways to tailor copper balayage to suit you.
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Seamless Waves
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Yes, copper is typically a high-maintenance color.
Balayage, however, makes the transition between hair colors totally seamless.
Sophie Turner kept her roots dark and let her light, copper highlights hit near her ends.
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Creating a balayage effect below her dark roots makes the whole thing appear natural.
Keep color-safe shampoos and conditioners within reach to maintain vibrancy on a copper this bright.
Cowboy Copper Curls
Shay Mitchell’scowboy copper is a rich, deep take on the trend.
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Just because you want to go lighter doesn’t mean you have to opt for a bright shade.
Heavy-Handed Highlights
Expect to take some time to get heavy-handed copper highlights like Ciara’s.
Going lighter in any color requires a few appointments' worth of effort.
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However, the results are worth it.
Just look at the singer’s voluminous sandy copper curls as proof.
Adding vibrant streaks of copper throughout her chocolate brown curls makes this look feel so cool and edgy.
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Wavy Lob
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Lily Collins’lobis the perfect canvas for copper balayage.
The smooth transition between her darker roots and vibrant copper ends makes her medium-length haircut even more stunning.
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