Many A-list celebrities had their moment this year rocking cherry-red or copper hair color. Among these A-listers, Megan Fox debuted a fiery red bob and Billie Eilish revived a striking red root look.
Many designers and runway shows got the red hair memo and featured the hair color on the carpets. Designers like Versace, Gucci and Burberry had cherry-coke and strawberry blondes on their runways throughout 2023.
What you may not know is that this hair color has some history. Going all the way back to the 15th century, having red hair was considered evil! Some vilified red hair but to others, it showed a powerful rarity. Queen Elizabeth I’s ginger curls inspired men and women to dye their hair red in the 16th century.
Jenna Parry, celebrity hair stylist, explained that people who want to try red hair usually want to do something exciting and stand out in a crowd. The power hair has to grab your eye, may be a factor in some celebrities hair color choices. With new projects or albums coming out, red hair has this enduring and confident appeal. Though the hair color of the year isn’t confirmed, red hair was definitely a must have look this year!
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