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Hair colour confidential: Make your red hair colour last

Whether it’s at the salon or DIY, there’s nothing like fresh hair colour to amp up your look. The experts share their tricks for making the most of your hue.

Carli Whitell Updated

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Red hair gallery from magazine
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The Trend

Not since the days of Ann-Margret has red hair been so coveted. But like the Bye Bye Birdie star, you need to be comfortable in the limelight. Since the trend is to embrace richer tones in the cooler months, try darker, near-mahogany reds. Variegated reds with highlights and lowlights are also popular.