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    26 Auburn Hair Colors That Aren't Your Average Red

    Head-turning crimson hues, right this way.

    By The Editors
    Published 19 May 2017 In Buying Guides

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    From russet and copper to rust and cinnamon, these celebs are taking red to the next level.

    Kirsten Dunst
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    Kirsten Dunst

    This subtle shade of cinnamon red is great for brunettes looking for a color change.

    Nicole Kidman
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    Nicole Kidman

    Kidman's hair evolution between different tones of red will always keep us watching, and this reddish color with light brown undertones is one for the books. 

    Florence Welch
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    Florence Welch

    Always a sight to behold, Florence Welch's pre-Raphaelite mermaid hair is iconic in its own right. 

    Tilda Swinton
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    Tilda Swinton

    Proof of how edgy auburn hair can look on shorter, pixie-ish lengths. 

    Jenna Malone
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    Jenna Malone

    More red than brown, Malone goes the flame-haired route with a style that looks super pretty when it starts lightening at the ends. 

    Bryce Dallas Howard
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    Bryce Dallas Howard

    A vampier, cooler shade of auburn like this is the perfect hue for winter and goes especially well with deep jewel tones. 

    Meghan Trainor
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    Meghan Trainor

    To keep it interesting, add some lighter highlights starting at the cheekbones for a gorgeous, multi-tonal style. 

    Julia Roberts
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    Julia Roberts

    We love us some vintage Julia Roberts, seen here with gorgeous reddish locks amd hints of cool purples in the mix. 

    Ashlee Simpson
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    Ashlee Simpson

    Speaking of throwbacks, here's Ashlee Simpson ditching the family blonde for a bold auburn color.

    Isla Fisher
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    Isla Fisher

    Fisher's shiny, deep color has us feeling some type of way.

    Kate Mara
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    Kate Mara

    Mara's hue is predominantly brunette with *just* enough red to keep you guessing.

    Julianne Moore
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    Julianne Moore

    Hollywood's favorite redhead arrived at the SAG Awards one year with this radiant hue.

    Kristen Stewart
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    Kristen Stewart

    Attention, salon risk takers! Kristen's russet color is perfect for those looking to make a statement.

    Debra Messing
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    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing, AKA the OG of redheads, rocks a rusty hue.

    Drew Barrymore
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    Drew Barrymore

    A dimensional, chocolatey reddish brown beautifully complements pale skin tones.

    Emma Stone
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    Emma Stone

    Emma's shade of coppery brown is the perfect starting off point for those looking to gradually go red.

    Amy Adams
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    Amy Adams

    We love the delicate light brown accent in Amy's red 'do.

    Lana Del Rey
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    Lana Del Rey

    Lana's moody hair proves that auburn can be super edgy. (The gothic cape doesn't hurt either.)

    Khloé Kardashian
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    Khloé Kardashian

    Khloé ditches the classic brunette color of the Kardashian clan for a striking shade of caramel red.

    Lily Collins
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    Lily Collins

    Lily shows us how to add some ombre highlights to dark brown hair for the summer.

    Christina Hendricks
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    Christina Hendricks

    This bottle redhead's signature color is a rich blend of deep red and brown.

    Rose Leslie
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    Rose Leslie

    Rose rocks a fierce shade of red worthy of her GoT warrior wilding Ygritte.

    Jessica Chastain
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    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica goes a deeper shade of red by kicking her color up a notch or two and adding some hints of chocolate-brown.

    Karen Elson
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    Karen Elson

    Karen's pre-Raphaelite reddish hair is the perfect color of cinnamon to style with a deep red lip.

    Lindsay Lohan
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    Lindsay Lohan

    Though she now has a caramel-colored dye job, we'll always love OG Lindsay with a vibrant red head of hair.

    Emma Stone
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    Emma Stone

    Emma keeps it simple on the red carpet with a flyaway-free ponytail, but lets her gorgeous auburn color do all the talking.

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