35+ Stunning Red Hair with Blonde Highlights Combos To Try This Year

Are you ready to brighten up your look with a stunning new hair color? This season, we’re all about the irresistible combination of red hair and blonde highlights.

Whether you’re a natural redhead looking to brighten up your look or a dyed brunette going for a total makeover, we’ve got over 35 hottest red and blonde pairings.

From rich coppers to deep gingers, and from subtle golden accents to bold platinum streaks, we’re sharing a ton of ideas to help you find your perfect match. We’ll cover full highlights, subtle accents, and gorgeous examples of the balayage and ombre techniques.

Ready? Let’s take a look!

Strawberry Red with Platinum Blonde Highlights

Woman with strawberry blonde hair and platinum highlights.

In my opinion, this option is great for women with a natural strawberry base. Just add some platinum highlights and you’ve got a totally fresh look. Modern? Yes! Girly? 100%!

Strawberry Blonde with a Blonde Balayage

Woman with a strawberry blonde reverse balayage hairstyle.

I would call this an angelic hairstyle! To get this look, your stylist will sweep your chosen highlights shade over your soft strawberry blonde base. It’s perfect for women who adore natural beauty. Plus, the light hue will make your hair look full and airy!

Copper Hair with Warm Blonde Highlights

Woman with copper hair and honey blonde highlights.

Inviting and cozy are two words that come to mind when I see this hairs color combo. It surely can make people feel happy just looking at you! A beautiful choice for girls looking for something striking, vivid and natural at the same time.

Light Peach Hair with a Golden Blonde Balayage

Woman with peach blonde hair and a balayage hairstyle.

Feelin’ peachy keen? Then this hairstyle is just for you. Just look at these strands of golden blonde interwoven throughout the peach base color. For me, it’s like sunbeams breaking through clouds.

Burgundy Red with Platinum and Honey Blonde Highlights

Woman with burgundy red hair and platinum highlights.

The first word that came to my mind when I saw this hairstyle was “DRAMATIC!” This rich shade of burgundy red gets an exciting twist with bold platinum and honey streaks. It’s a total masterpiece!

Deep Auburn Red with a Caramel Balayage

Woman with brownish red hair and caramel highlights.

If the rest of the hairstyles here are like from heaven, I would say that this one is more “devilish.” The deep reddish-brown color at the roots is a great match for the gorgeously hot caramel balayage. Intriguing!

Copper Hair with a Honey Balayage

Woman with honey blonde balayage on her copper hair.

Copper and honey? Absolutely! Together, they’re an unbeatable hair color combo. Depth? Dimension? Yes and yes. The balayage technique lights up your hair in all the right places. Best of all, this mix has a gorgeous warm glow, making you look radiant – literally.

Copper with a Light Blonde Balayage

Woman with copper hair and a blonde balayage hairstyle.

Want something fiery and sweet? I suggest trying this copper red hair with a light blonde balayage. The contrast is subtle, yet striking at the same time. Plus, it can make your hair shine like never before.

Peach Red with Strawberry Babylights

Woman with peachy strawberry blonde hair.

For those who want to be noticed, this incredible mix of colors is the perfect option. An eye-catching peachy red base is enhanced by fine strawberry blonde babylights running across the hair. This color combo is simply stunning!

Ginger with Honey Blonde Tips

Woman with red blonde hair.

Sweet, gentle, and oh-so-chic, this style is all about subtle sophistication. The warm ginger base melts beautifully into glowing honey tips – hello, ombre vibes! It screams “notice me” without having to shout.

Warm Strawberry with a Blonde Sombre

Woman with a strawberry blonde color melt hairstyle.

If you’re craving those summery vibes on your hair, mix a warm strawberry base with a blonde sombre. This style is perfect for women looking for something easy but stunning at the same time. For me, this style screams casual glam.

Strawberry Hair with Sandy Highlights

Woman with sandy strawberry blonde hair.

Get ready to turn heads, babe! This style is all about summer and beach vibes. This mix combines a delicious strawberry blonde foundation that’s gently touched by light with sandy highlights that blend together perfectly. And why don’t you make some beachy waves to feel like a queen?

Light Auburn with Full Honey Highlights

Woman with honey blonde highlights on auburn hair.

This hairstyle is for women who crave an attention-grabbing, luscious mane. It has warm undertones that make your hair color pop. And these honey highlights… Oh dear, they make for a sweet hue. Try this gorgeous combination and you’ll shine bright every day!

Reddish-Brown Hair with Platinum Highlights

Woman with red hair and blonde highlights.

In case you want some contrast, ask your stylist to mix your reddish-brown hair with platinum highlights. Maybe it’s not the best choice for shy women since it’s quite a bold look, but for those who LOVE to stand out, it is a great choice.

Strawberry Shades with White-Blonde Babylights

Woman with strawberry blonde hair and highlights.

Imagine if strawberries and cream were a hair color. That’s exactly what this style is about. Here, a creamy strawberry shade pairs perfectly with the white-blonde babylights woven throughout. It’s fresh, it’s girly, and I think you’ll find it perfectly charming.

Cinnamon Hair with Honey Blonde Highlights

Woman with cinnamon hair and blonde highlights.

This option is a go-to pick for those girls who want a more playful style. The cinnamon base is warm and the honey blonde highlights bring in some diluted sweetness. This one is a truly original look!

Light Copper with Babylights

Woman with copper hair and highlights.

This one is another natural hair color combo for women who want a soft but glowy vibe. Just look at how wonderful these subtle, barely-there babylights look. For me, it’s a perfect choice for those who want something fresh without going overboard!

Dark Ginger with Honey Sombre

Woman with ginger to blonde balayage hairstyle.

Just look at this natural vibe. The color starts as a soft, warm dark ginger red at the roots and becomes a gentle golden blonde at the ends. I can only imagine how beautiful it looks during sunny autumn days.

Copper with a Golden Blonde Balayage

Woman with a golden blonde balayage on copper hair.

Want others to call you an “autumn sunshine?” Check out this gorgeous hair color combo! The warm copper base perfectly goes with the golden balayage. I would say that it’s rich and oh-so-sunny!

Rich Copper with Blonde Babylights

Woman with copper hair and blonde babylights.

Looking for something more subtle and elegant? This combination of the intense copper base shade and delicate blonde babylights is the perfect choice for you!

Deep Auburn with Copper and Honey Blonde Babylights

Woman with auburn hair and copper and blonde highlights.

This gorgeous color option features a deep auburn base that is accented with a mix of copper and honey blonde babylights. The babylights are expertly blended so that you can barely see them and the overall vibe is completely natural.

Dark Ginger with Buttery Blonde Balayage

Woman with a blonde balayage on her ginger hair.

This vibrant dark ginger hair is elevated by buttery blonde balayage highlights that seamlessly blend into the waves. The balayage technique creates a natural effect, with the color fading from dark to light at the tips.

Soft Peachy Red with Vanilla Blonde Babylights

Woman with light red hair and light blonde highlights.

This look showcases a soft, peachy red base with delicate vanilla blonde babylights that add a subtle glow to our model’s hair. The highlights are finely woven throughout the hair, giving it a natural, sun-kissed effect.

Dark Red with Buttery Blonde Highlights

Woman with dark red hair and blonde highlights.

This striking hairstyle features a deep, fiery red base with bold, chunky buttery blonde highlights. The highlights are strategically placed to frame the face and add contrast to the base, making the waves pop beautifully.

Dark Chestnut Red with Golden Blonde Highlights

Woman with chestnut red brown hair and blonde highlights.

This elegant look features a dark chestnut red base enhanced with golden blonde highlights. The highlights are finely placed, giving the hair a luxurious sheen and lightening up the overall look. This combination of warm tones results in a polished and elegant style, and is perfect for those who want a modern approach to red hair.

Rose Gold and Honey Blonde Highlights on Pinkish Red Hair

Woman with red-pink hair and blonde highlights.

This unique and vibrant style features a pinkish red base with rose gold and honey blonde highlights. The mix of warm and cool tones results in a chic, modern look that’s perfect for those who want to experiment with their red hair. The soft waves further enhance the color blend, giving the hair a luxurious and full-bodied appearance.

Warm Copper with Subtle Blonde Babylights

Woman with copper hair and blonde balayage highlights.

This hairstyle showcases a warm, copper base with delicate blonde babylights that add just the right amount of brightness. The highlights are subtly integrated, enhancing the natural red tones while creating a soft, luminous effect. This look is ideal for those who want to keep their red hair vibrant yet understated.

Red Auburn with Wheat Blonde Strands

Woman with auburn hair and blonde highlights.

This multi-layered hairstyle combines a red auburn base with golden wheat blonde strands that are woven throughout the hair. The mix of light and dark tones creates a dynamic and textured look that is perfect for those who want a bold yet natural appearance.

Bright Copper with Multi-Tonal Blonde Balayage

Woman with two-tone blonde highlights on her copper hair.

This vibrant copper hairstyle is elevated by multi-tonal blonde balayage highlights. The balayage adds a luminous glow to the copper base, creating a stunning contrast that enhances the hair’s natural movement and texture. This color combination is perfect for those who want a lively, radiant look.

Bright Blonde Highlights on a Strawberry Copper Base

Woman with light red hair and blonde highlights.

This gorgeous look combines a rich strawberry copper base with bright blonde highlights, creating a multidimensional effect. The highlights are expertly blended into the loose waves, giving the hair a natural yet radiant glow.

Rosy Red with Soft Blonde Highlights

Woman with rose pink hair and blonde highlights.

This beautiful blend of rosy red tones with soft blonde highlights creates a delicate and feminine look. The highlights are placed throughout the layers evenly, adding a light, airy feel to the hair. This color combination is ideal for those who want a soft yet striking red hair color.

Copper and Blonde Melt with Dimensional Highlights

Woman with copper hair and blonde highlights.

This stunning look features a copper base that seamlessly melts into soft blonde highlights that make the hair appear full of life. The loose waves enhance the natural flow of the color transition, making this an ideal choice for those who love a natural yet dynamic hair color.

Rich Auburn with Golden Blonde Balayage

Woman with auburn hair and a blonde balayage.

In this stunning hair color combo, a rich auburn base is enhanced with golden blonde balayage highlights. The highlights are seamlessly blended into the waves, adding depth and brightness to the overall look. This combination of warm tones is ideal for autumn and offers a timeless yet trendy option for those who love red hair with a twist.

Golden Copper with Subtle Blonde Accents

Woman with copper hair and blonde highlights.

This look is all about soft elegance. The golden copper base is beautifully complemented by delicate blonde accents that create a soft, glowing effect. The highlights are gently woven into the hair, adding light and movement without overpowering the natural red tones.

Dark Copper Base with Champagne Blonde Balayage

Woman with copper hair and a blonde balayage.

In this stylish look, a soft copper base is paired with champagne blonde accents that are placed using the balayage coloring technique. The highlights are lighter around the face, creating a flattering frame and adding light to the soft waves. This blend of copper and blonde is perfect for anyone looking to achieve a fresh and chic hair color.

Dark Ginger with Golden Blonde Accents

Woman with blonde highlights on her ginger hair.

In this chic style, a dark ginger base is paired with golden blonde accents that are concentrated around the face. The face-framing highlights are thicker, while thinner strips of gold are woven throughout the base.

Dark Auburn with Multi-Tonal Highlights

Woman with two-tone blonde highlights on her red hair.

This look features a dark auburn base that is enriched with multi-tonal highlights, including soft pinks and warm blondes. The highlights are subtly blended all over, creating a harmonious and radiant finish. The wavy hairstyle adds to the overall movement and shine, too.

Dark Red with Subtle Blonde Balayage

Woman with dark red hair and a blonde balayage.

This hairstyle combines rich, dark red tones with a subtle blonde balayage to create a warm and chic look. The balayage technique starts from the mid-section and softly lightens the ends and face-framing layers. The result is a gorgeous sun-kissed effect that doesn’t overpower the natural red hues.