If you haven’t heard of the cowboy copper hair craze, you’re in for a fun ride. This warm sun-kissed red shade has taken the fashion world by storm as one of the hottest redhead trends. And now it’s easier than ever to show it off on your private runway. This guide teaches you how to achieve the look at home, style it, and maintain your vibrant color. Saddle up and find out what all the fuss is about!
Cowboy copper (or cowgirl red hair, as some prefer) is a blend of warm copper and golden brunette tones, but more grounded and wearable than classic red or auburn. It isn’t a true copper and it’s not actually brown: it’s a happy medium between these two tones with an accent on deep golden warmth.
While your standard copper shades tend to lean towards brighter metallic accents, cowboy copper hair color is the perfect pivot point for both light and dark hair. Where super-popular red and orange can seem too drastic and high-maintenance, cowboy copper is juuuust right.
The cowboy copper hair trend is a spinoff of the Wild West undercurrents that recently hit the haute couture world. After celebrities and pop culture icons wore it and pro colorists did their magic on the cowboy copper look, it went viral on TikTok and sparked a phenomenon.
Besides creating a luxurious vibe, cowboy copper hair dye is the product of a delicate balance in the salon mixing bowl. As its popularity soared, the allure of this fall aesthetic truly jibed with the current fashionscape because it works on all skin tones and is low-maintenance due to its slow fade.
Most megatrends can eventually be created at home, and the cowboy copper hair formula is no exception. Hair salons are always an option, but even pro stylists say you can do copper hair color at home.
So here is your DIY guide for achieving cowboy copper hair in your own bathroom using box color with Garnier’s vibrant and nourishing hair color lines Nutrisse and Olia. Be sure to read our tutorial on how to color hair red at home for extra tips and tricks.
Garnier has a sweet range that goes from light copper brown to deep cowboy red. They all create beautiful cowboy copper looks with the added bonuses of color-enhancing technology and nourishing oils. In the Nutrisse Ultra Color line, Terracotta Chili is a sure bet for all hair textures that achieves a vibrant multifaceted copper. And check out Olia Intense Fire Ruby for an intense copper hue with mahogany reflections and 100% gray coverage.
Narrow down your perfect cowboy copper red with our interactive Shade Selector Quiz that accounts for your skin tone and current hair color. You can also see how it looks before committing to your color with our live Virtual Try-On Tool.
The key to how to maintain cowboy copper hair color is keeping it vibrant by regularly treating it with a haircare regimen of color-friendly ingredients with an emphasis on deep hydration.
Part of the fun of having cowboy copper hair is showing off all of its multidimensional warmth. Styles like loose waves and layered cuts really bring out this vibrant color’s glow. Try adding color-enhancing definition with Curl Shape Defining Spray or Curl Sculpt Conditioning Cream Gel. Twisting up your hair in braids is also a fine way to accentuate cowboy copper, especially when you amp up the gloss with Sleek & Shine Moroccan Oil.
