20 Copper Hair Ideas for Tan Skin, From Auburn Waves to Bright Ginger
Looking for copper hair on tan skin with a little something extra? Think long auburn waves, bright ginger layers or copper braids with curly ends.
There’s plenty to choose from here, whether you love a brown-based shade or want something a little more orange.
These pictures include different skin tones plus a few brown and blonde looks worth saving for their cuts rather than their color. Pick your favorite shade and shape separately if you like.
They don’t have to come from the same photo!
Copper shades and layered hair ideas to save
deep auburn waves
We’re starting off strong with these gorgeous auburn waves. I love the brown running through the deeper lengths and the copper color around the face.
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Save this one if you want a darker take on copper hair on tan skin. The long, loose waves are worth keeping too.
copper lengths and a brown headband
How cute is this headband look? The long copper-brown hair sits mostly straight with a little curve through the ends.
That dark brown headband is such a pretty match.
Try the same accessory when you want your front pieces swept away from your face.
golden copper layers
If you are looking for a lighter copper shade, this one is for you. The top looks golden in the daylight, with deeper reddish-brown lengths underneath.
I especially love the shorter pieces curving away from the cheeks. Ask for that face-framing shape if it’s your favorite part too.
dark hair with copper ribbons
Don’t want to go all over with a bright shade? No problem!
This dark brown look has narrow reddish-copper streaks through the front and lengths.
The ends flick out in little layers. It’s a lovely reference if you want to keep plenty of dark color between the brighter pieces.
long auburn swoops
I am obsessed with these big, curved layers. The shorter front pieces sweep back beside the cheeks while the longer ends curl into broad swoops over the chest.
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The deep auburn color is gorgeous on its own. I’d keep this one without adding lighter streaks.
soft copper-brown ends
This is a pretty option if you like a simpler shape. The copper-brown hair has a near-center part with gently curved front pieces and ends that sit around the shoulders.
You don’t need a dramatic wave to show off this shade.
long waves with brighter front pieces
This may just be one of my favorite long looks here. I love the reddish ribbons running through the darker brown lengths, especially beside the face.
Ask for broad, loose waves if you want a similar finish rather than lots of smaller curls.
copper waves in the sunlight
How pretty is this copper in the sunshine? The front strands look orange-gold while the underneath sections stay much darker.
Keep the lighting in mind when saving this photo for your color appointment. Tell your stylist which part of the picture has the shade you love.
ginger layers and curved ends
If you love an orange-leaning copper, take a look at this one. The long ginger lengths have big curves through the front, with shorter pieces sweeping away from the face.
Save both the color and the cut if you’re after a more noticeable change.
copper-brown feathered layers
The layer fans are going to love this! There are so many curved ends through the lower half, plus plenty of lift at the top.
The color looks golden brown near the crown and deeper brown underneath. Bring this picture for the feathered shape if that’s what caught your eye.
bright copper and wispy bangs
I am obsessed with this bright copper look. The little separated bangs are so cute with the long, loose waves.
If you want to keep that open forehead shape, ask about a wispy fringe that parts rather than a full, straight-across bang.
smooth copper with a center part
Don’t want lots of curls or a fringe? This smooth copper-brown look is a lovely one to save.
I love the simple center part and the long front pieces falling beside the face.
four ways to wear copper layers
Can’t decide between long layers and a shorter cut? This collage gives you both.
There are long sweeping front pieces, a brighter red-copper look and a shorter, tousled style with bangs.
I’d choose the bottom-right picture for fringe inspiration. Pick a separate photo from the collage if you prefer a different shade.
orange copper shade ideas
If you are looking for a brighter direction, this collage has plenty of orange copper to look at. The large waves at the top are especially pretty.
The lettering covers quite a bit of the hair, so use this as a starting point for color rather than a detailed haircut reference.
golden streaks and loose bends
This is actually one of my favorite shorter looks on the list. The copper-brown base has pale golden pieces beside the face and loose bends through the lengths.
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Ask for brighter face-framing streaks if you want that same mix. Keep the straighter ends if you prefer this to a curled-under finish.
feathered brown and blonde layers
Those flipped layers are gorgeous! This picture is brown with blonde highlights rather than a clear copper shade, so it’s a haircut reference for this list.
If you love the shape, ask your stylist about pairing the feathered layers and sweeping fringe with your chosen copper color.
ginger with flicked-out ends
I love this ginger shade with the center-parted front pieces. The hair curves away from the cheeks, then finishes with little outward flicks around the shoulders.
This is a pretty one to save if you want copper without the extra-long lengths.
copper-brown with golden strands
Here’s another way to mix a brown base with lighter pieces. The golden strands follow the long curves through the hair, with a sweeping front section partly crossing the face.
I especially love the tucked-back section above the ear. Try that styling detail when you want to show off a little earring.
reddish braids with curly ends
How cute are these reddish-brown braids? The loose curls through the lower lengths are my favorite part, especially where the color looks a little lighter.
Save this picture if you want braid inspiration instead of another layered cut. Ask your braider about keeping loose curls in the finished look.
golden layers with flipped ends
Last but definitely not least, we have these sweeping layers and flipped ends. This is a dark blonde and light brown look rather than copper, with the face turned away.
Keep it as a shape reference if you love those curved ends. For a copper version, bring a separate color photo so your stylist can see both ideas.
