21 Orange Hair Color Shades Perfect for Any Season

Pumpkin Spice

When we think of the color orange during fall, our minds immediately go to pumpkin spice. This super subtle pumpkin spice balayage is the perfect transition from summer to fall.

Orange Ombré

Going orange doesn't mean you have to try the trend just one way, and this red-orange ombré look proves that. If you're someone who grows tired of trends quickly, placing your color toward the ends of the hair gives you the option to cut out the color as your hair grows out.

Dark Rooted Orange

For those looking for a bold change, a highlighted bob is certainly the ultimate switch-up. To keep your bright new color rooted, you can embrace dark roots. "Someone whose style is more casual can still play with orange by adding a delicate wash of orange over highlighted hair or perhaps add some russet, auburn tones to brunette hair," DeBolt says.

Ginger Spice

At first glance, you'd never guess this glorious orange hair was a wig. Changing up your hair color can be as simple as investing in one. Opt for a customized option to ensure that you get the color and cut of your hair dreams.

Burnt Orange Highlights

An auburn base can carry many different colors but goes especially well with burnt orange for a look that is warm and cozy. Have your stylist melt in the color for a more blended look.

Golden Orange

Also known as strawberry blonde, this apricot shade is perfect for balayage from a darker root color. We love how the golden blonde pieces accentuate the spring of these kinky curls.

Red-Orange Ombré

This is like Jessica Rabbit, but make it trendy. Grounding the orange trend with deep red roots makes this color combination ideal for the gradual trendsetter.

Yellow Orange with Red Highlights

These bright, vibrant orange curls with red highlights could make anyone want to add some sunshine to their life (and hair). Before going for the gusto with this bright hue, consult with your stylist to create your personal hair color blueprint to achieve this color, because bleaching may come into play.

Redd does note that taking dark hair orange without bleach is possible, depending on a few variables. "If the hair is not previously colored with tint or dyes and naturally dark, you don’t have to lift the hair with lightener to achieve a copper/orange hair color," she tells Byrdie. "The preexisting undertone in dark hair is red, red-orange, orange-red, and orange. This means it’s fairly easy to achieve a vibrant tone with the additional warmth already in the hair." 

Alternatively, if your dark hair has been previously highlighted, DeBolt says that will give you a hair color advantage. "If your hair has been highlighted, you will not need to lighten to add orange."

Orange Dreamsicle

This creamy, orange peach shade has us dreaming of creamsicle pops in the hot summer sun. A shade this light requires a lot of maintenance, so if you're not up to the challenge of keeping your roots covered, you might want to opt for something with better grow-out potential.

Red with Orange Fringe

Red hair with a pop of orange gives the hair depth with a side of adventure. If you don't want face-framing pieces but want a way to brighten your face with a lighter shade, this style could be for you.

Copper

The right shade of orange can warm up and brighten the skin tone. A few copper-orange highlights around the face can do just that, even if they're a hint lighter than your natural hair color.

Bright Red Orange

Going this bright will likely require more maintenance than highlights or a tone closer to your natural hair color in terms of time in the salon chair and maintaining hair health. "Orange or copper tones are low-maintenance to achieve, but can be high-maintenance when maintaining the vibrancy," says Redd. Keep a weekly deep conditioning and a monthly protein treatment on the schedule to keep your curls nourished.

Bold Orange

For naturals who want to give orange highlights or full color a try, you might be afraid of keeping the bounce and integrity of your curls—which is a legitimate concern. But Redd says coloring without damage is possible (when done properly). "You can achieve orange/copper hair color without disrupting or damaging the natural hair," she tells us.

"Using a permanent hair color such as Redken Chromatics, which has zero ammonia, protein extract technology, and an oil-in-cream developer, will add value to the hair color in terms of shine, moisture, and richness," Redd says. "This also helps maintain elasticity for textured hair types, resulting in bounce and brightness."

Red with Orange Highlights

Using red as your base with orange highlights at the crown of the head, make this pixie hot like fire. Short hair might seem like less maintenance, but given the intricate coloring and heat styling required to keep this sleek look on point, weekly conditioning with steam (or heat) is a must.

Ginger Orange

For deeper skin tones, copper-red shades add warmth and provide curly hair textures with more depth and definition.

Peach Rainbow

There are so many shades at work here in this peach look, but it all comes together. a deep copper red root fades to a light orange color before quickly becoming strawberry blonde and then peach. We also love that there is a rose gold effect to the whole look, too.

Fire Red Orange

To keep the shine you see on these fiery, red-orange loose waves, Redd recommends a visit to your colorist for a gloss treatment every 10 to 12 shampoos to refresh the color and add a beautiful shine.   

Copper Highlights

Going orange all over isn't for everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't join in on the fun. For a deeper shade of the hue, try copper. Talk with your stylist about how to best incorporate this splash of color with your cut or hair texture.

Neon Orange

A perfectly shaped, solid orange bob? Sign us up. This color will likely work well with fair skin tones, but DeBolt says if you're in doubt, try on a sweater. "If you are on the fence about [what shade of orange] is best for you, it's best to try on an orange sweater and see how you feel and how it complements your skin."

Two-tone Orange

Bright orange and rose gold highlights come together for the ultimate effect of movement in his curly-haired look. Two-tone colors can work well when paired with a natural root, so keep that in mind when selecting a shade.

Cinnamon Curls

Cinnamon may seem like it fits more in the red color family, but given the right tint, it works in the orange category. Here, a soft curly blonde gets the cinnamon treatment over deep brown roots to create movement and dimension.