Cowboy copper is a hair color that blends copper with brown, giving a muted, leathery red-brown instead of a bright orange. Here's what sets it apart, who it suits, what to ask your colorist for and how to keep it looking fresh.
Cowboy copper hair at a glance
- Type: Red / brown
- Tone: Warm
- Lightening needed: Often not. On medium brown hair it can be done with a deposit color or a small lift.
- Maintenance: Medium
- Touch-ups: 6 to 8 weeks
What makes it different
It's a wearable copper: warmer than brunette, softer than true copper, and easier for brown-haired people to reach and maintain.
Who it suits
Natural brunettes, and warm, neutral and olive skin tones.
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What to ask your colorist
- Ask for a copper-brown, not a bright copper.
- Say how much brown to keep.
- Ask for a gloss to add shine.
- Bring photos taken in daylight, and say what you don't want as well as what you do.
How to maintain it
Use cool water and a copper-brown color-depositing conditioner every week or two.
Shades and variations
- Dark cowboy copper: mostly brown with a copper glow.
- Cowboy copper balayage: on a dark base.
- Cowboy copper with highlights: golden pieces for brightness.
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FAQ
What is cowboy copper hair?
Cowboy copper is a hair color that blends copper with brown, giving a muted, leathery red-brown instead of a bright orange.
Who suits cowboy copper hair?
Natural brunettes, and warm, neutral and olive skin tones.
Do you need bleach for cowboy copper hair?
Often not. On medium brown hair it can be done with a deposit color or a small lift.
How often does it need touching up?
About every 6 to 8 weeks.
