Even if you’re not ready to commit to a full, bright orangey-red right now, you may still be able to pull in ginger tones in a more subtle way. Depending on your skin tone and the tones of your natural hair, you might want to side with a lighter strawberry blonde. Or, if your hair is naturally dark, you can go towards a deeper, more mahogany red. The key is finding the balance between that bright fiery red and your natural color. However, if you are going to commit to the classic ginger color, there’s a few things you should know.

First off, you should always consult a professional if you’re making major changes to your color and natural hair. If your hair is naturally close to a dark brown or black then it may take several sessions to lighten your hair to the level where the ginger hair color will be notic