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Strawberry Blonde Hair: 12 Shade Ideas & How to Get the Look
Strawberry blonde sits between blonde and copper. Explore 12 strawberry blonde hair ideas, who the shade suits, and how to keep it vibrant at home.
Updated on August 27, 2026 | 3 min read
Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer
If you’re feeling bored with your blonde, strawberry strands might be just the thing to pull you out of your rut. Not quite red, but not exactly blonde, strawberry blonde encompasses a range of different hues that are easily customized. So there’s a shade of this trendy hair color for everyone. Ahead is everything you need to master the art of strawberry blonde hair—including 12 of the best shades and how to choose yours. Plus, maintenance tips and tricks to care for your color at home.
Key Takeaways
- Strawberry blonde sits between blonde and copper: golden blonde threaded with soft red tones.
- Natural strawberry blonde is rare; most versions are salon-created with gloss or balayage.
- The shade adapts to nearly every skin tone by tuning it warmer, cooler, lighter or deeper.
- Red pigments fade fastest, so color-depositing and color-protecting products keep it vibrant.
- Starting shade determines the salon route: blondes gloss, brunettes lift, redheads brighten.
In This Article
What Is Strawberry Blonde Hair?
Who Does Strawberry Blonde Suit?
12 Strawberry Blonde Hair Color Ideas
How to Get Strawberry Blonde Hair
How to Maintain Strawberry Blonde Hair at Home
FAQs
What Is Strawberry Blonde Hair?
Simply put, strawberry blonde hair is a blend of blonde and red, combining the best of both colors, with undertones of gold, copper, and pink. It’s a custom-blended color that lets you be both a blonde and redhead at the same time. Often compared to ginger or copper, strawberry blonde differs in lightness, intensity, and undertones. Strawberry blonde is the lightest and softest blend of red and gold; ginger is a bright orange-red; and copper is between them, as a rich, metallic hue with orange and brown warmth. Of all the trending blonde hair colors, strawberry blonde is the most versatile, from deep and rich shades to light and bright. It’s no wonder this is one of the most coveted hair colors of the season.
Who Does Strawberry Blonde Suit?
Strawberry blonde hair is a highly customizable color, flattering to all skin tones. By adjusting the ratio of undertones, a colorist can tailor the hue to work with a variety of different skin tones. Soft peaches, rose-golds, and dusty pinks balance cool complexions. Deep coppers, bronzes, and rich golds enhance warm, olive skin tones. And neutral skin tones can pull off any variation, from dirty blonde hair to amber red. Needless to say, there's a perfect strawberry blonde for every skin tone.
12 Strawberry Blonde Hair Color Ideas
If you're ready to commit, do some research before you head to the salon. Decide what you like, as well as what you don’t, so you and your colorist have a starting point when customizing your color. These are the best strawberry blonde hair colors for the season.
Classic Strawberry Blonde
True strawberry blonde is typically one tone—a light gold shade with a subtle touch of copper, for a balanced golden-copper.
Strawberries and Champagne
A light strawberry blonde hair color that’s champagne-toned, made of a golden blend of apricot, clementine, and copper hues.
Mahogany Strawberry
A deeper, autumn-ready version for brunettes easing in, this shade has copper and gold with a touch of rose that’s flattering on darker skin tones.
Strawberry Balayage
Strawberry blonde highlights add dimension on blonde or light-brown bases in the form of balayage with dark red at the roots transitioning to extremely blonde on the ends.
Strawberries and Cream
A creamy warm blonde infused with subtle pink undertones, mixing pale strawberry taupe and a hint of soft rose swirled together seamlessly.
Copper Berry
A multi-dimensional shade that blends warm copper and subtle golden accents with soft, rosy blonde and berry undertones.
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Old Money Strawberry Blonde
A deeper strawberry blonde color with a slight beige undertone mirroring the well-blended dirty blonde shade that’s become synonymous with quiet luxury.
Bronzed Strawberry
A sun-kissed, metallic color blending soft golden blonde, peach, and rich copper that bridges the gap between light red and golden blonde.
Strawberry Sombre
A subtle blend of deep strawberry roots graduating into lighter, creamy blonde ends without a harsh line of demarcation, for a natural grow-out.
Strawberry Peach
A touch darker than strawberry blonde, this color features a light brown base with golden peach and red tones woven throughout.
Strawberry Bronde
Another perfect shade for brunettes who want in on the strawberry trend, it’s a blend of warm light brown tones with hints of red.
Strawberry Blush
A multi-dimensional rose shade that blends pale strawberry, creamy taupe, and subtle hints of pastel pink for a seamless romantic look.
How to Get Strawberry Blonde Hair
The process of going strawberry blonde begins with your color consultation. Bring pictures to show your colorist what you like, and what you don’t. Using your references and base color as a starting point, they’ll tell you what’s possible and give their recommendations based on your skin tone. How long it will take to get you there depends on your starting color. If you’re already blonde, this involves a single process color application. Brunettes will need a lift, along with color application, making it a double-process application taking a little longer. And for redheads, the color process usually involves a subtle blonde balayage, also taking longer than a single process. But keep in mind that these are estimates and the actual time it will take you to go strawberry blonde depends on your hair and colorist.
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How to Maintain Strawberry Blonde Hair at Home
While it's incredibly versatile and insanely pretty, strawberry blonde is a high-maintenance hair color. Red pigments tend to fade more quickly than others, so keeping your color vibrant in between salon appointments requires some serious at-home upkeep. Your colored hair maintenance begins with a gentle, color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Wash no more than three times a week, rinsing with cool water to prevent fading. Deposit pigment weekly with a toning shampoo and conditioner, and always use a heat protectant before styling. Use leave-in UV protection in the sun to keep your red from turning brassy, and keep your dyed strands healthy with bi-weekly deep conditioning masks.
FAQs
What color is strawberry blonde hair?
Strawberry blonde hair is a blend of blonde and red, combining the best of both colors, with undertones of gold, copper, and pink. It’s a custom-blended color that sits between blonde and copper. It’s a golden blonde, threaded with soft red tones.
Who does strawberry blonde hair suit?
Because it’s a custom color, strawberry blonde hair suits everyone. By adjusting the undertones, a colorist can tailor the hue to complement all skin tones. Soft peaches, rose-golds, and dusty pinks suit cool complexions. Deep coppers, bronzes, and rich golds suit warm, olive skin tones. And neutral skin tones can pull off any variation of strawberry blonde hair.
How rare is natural strawberry blonde hair?
Natural strawberry blonde hair is very rare, occurring in less than 1% to 2% of the global population, making it even less common than red hair, which occurs in about 1% to 2% of people.
How do you maintain strawberry blonde hair and stop it from fading?
Maintain your strawberry blonde hair with a gentle, color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, washing no more than three times a week, and rinsing with cool water to prevent fading. Use a pigment-depositing toning shampoo and conditioner weekly, and always use a heat protectant. Use leave-in UV protection in the sun, and deep condition with hair masks bi-weekly.
What's the difference between strawberry blonde, copper, and ginger hair?
Strawberry blonde is often used interchangeably with ginger or copper, but it’s an altogether different shade on the red hair spectrum. Strawberry blonde is the lightest and softest blend of red and gold; ginger is a bright orange-red, and copper is between them, as a rich, metallic hue with orange and brown warmth.
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