19 Beautiful Red-Violet Hair Color Ideas for 2025
Red-violet hair is a bold color mix of red and purple tones. Women with natural hair, brunettes, and blondes choose this vibrant shade to make their look brighter and more eye-catching.
Red violet hair comes in many shades. The secret is to balance warm red with cool violet tones to match your skin tone well. This color works best with dark skin and dark eyes. If you have light skin, be careful—too much purple might highlight yellow undertones.
This stylish look creates a bold, confident, and grown-up feminine feel. It will definitely make you stand out and get noticed by everyone!
To make this hair dye stand out even more, try adding blonde highlights. This works especially well if you have short hair.
If you want a softer style, try an ombre. It looks beautiful on both long and medium-length hair.
Explore this collection of popular photos to discover bold red-violet hair colors and styles for all hair textures and lengths!
#1: Wild Cherry Red and Rich Violet Tones
This style is a foilayage, which means I used both foils and hand-painted balayage. The raspberry highlights look great with the base color. I like to finish my color work with curls because it makes the colors stand out. Seeing happy clients makes me enjoy my job even more!
You will need to visit the salon more frequently. Red hair color tends to fade faster because its color molecules are larger. They do not go as deep into the hair’s cortex as other colors. This makes red shades a bit more high maintenance. However, the foilayage I applied will still grow out nicely.
#2 Red-Violet on Medium-Length Hair
This stylish, almost purple shade adds a cool touch. It looks great on fair to tan skin with warm undertones.
#3 Red-Violet Copper
Red hair colors like this red-violet copper shade add a lively and modern touch to a classic look. It works well on medium-length hair and looks great on heart-shaped faces. This color also brings energy to aging hair. Since red shades can fade quickly, you may need regular salon visits to keep it fresh. The foilayage technique helps the color grow out naturally. This style suits straight, medium-thick hair, and the highlighted curls create a fun, vibrant feel.
#4: Vibrant Red-Violet Hair
This red-violet hair color has a bright magenta shade. It gives a bold twist to the pink hair trend this year. Style your long hair with a loose half-up braid to highlight this eye-catching color.
#5: Purple Magenta
Purple magenta is very popular right now and will likely stay in style. This color works well with all skin tones because you can make it warmer or cooler to match your skin’s undertone. Keep in mind, bright fashion colors need extra care to stay vibrant and fresh.
#6: Dark Violet to Rose Gold Ombre
This unique and dreamy hair color takes time and skill to create. The smooth shift from dark to light adds beautiful depth and volume to the hair.
#7: Magenta-Violet Hues
This red velvet root cake hair makes us want purple hair even more! Style it with a short, side-swept bob and a sharp angled cut for a bold look.
#8: Red-Violet with Highlights
Auburn hair with touches of blonde looks stunning all year round. Stylist Kristen created this smooth, vibrant style that’s easy to wear every day.
#9: Deep Red-Violet
This is a fun way to test a new hair color without fully committing or spending lots of time on upkeep. A shoulder-length haircut with soft waves works perfectly for trying out this look.
#10: Dark Red-Violet
This rich shade of burgundy is a great choice for women with long, wavy hair who like the color but prefer something less bold. Remember, red tones need extra care, but the results are worth it!
#11: Red-Violet on Long Hair
This stunning purple-red hair is sure to catch your eye. Its long, straight strands give you many ways to style it. You can try braids, twists, or knots to create fun and unique looks with this beautiful hair.
#12: Bright Red-Violet
This eye-catching fiery bright red layered hairstyle may require a lot of maintenance, but it’s worth it when people can’t stop looking. Add waves and keep the roots dark to create a shiny, more dimensional look.
#13: Burgundy and Violet Balayage
I really like the depth in this violet-red hair color. First, I balayaged her hair to a caramel shade. Then, I applied Pulp Riot Jam over it, which created that bright plum color. I trimmed her ends using point-cutting to add texture. I styled her hair by curling it with my steam iron and straightening the ends for a modern, stylish finish.
This bold hairstyle and color are perfect for those who love to stand out. After coloring, wait two days before washing your hair. Use brightening, gentle shampoo and conditioner to keep the color fresh. Soft waves with choppy ends look great with purple-red hair.
#14: Aubergine Balayage
This is called the “berry balayage.” The best part of this style is the mix of violet shades. Adding waves highlights the beautiful color blend.
Balayage is easy to maintain, but the bright color fades quickly. This can be a good thing because it lets you try new shades often. To keep your color longer, wash your hair less often and use products that protect color. I suggest Pureology by L’Oréal since all their products help keep color fresh. It works well for most hair types and face shapes. You can also adjust your balayage to suit your face shape by choosing where the color starts.
#15: Intense Red-Violet Hues
This style is called “raspberry plum.” I added loose curls to give it more volume and highlight the red-violet tones, making them stand out. Red shades tend to fade fast, but you can help them last longer by washing your hair with cold water and using salon-quality products to protect the color. Viral Shampoo is a great pigmented shampoo and conditioner that refreshes your color between salon visits, keeping it bright and vibrant.
#16: Light Red-Violet
I really like how this bright, bold color matches a simple, relaxed style. I’ve always loved hairstyles that look natural and worn-in. So, I kept my client’s roots dark and natural, then gently blended my custom pink color—my client and I named it ‘Dragonfruit’—upward for a soft transition. For the haircut, I created a soft frame around the face and added lots of texture to the ends. This gave the hair a natural, effortless look.
This style takes dedication. Your first appointment will be long, so plan ahead. Book a follow-up visit to refresh your color. Also, buy color-safe shampoo and conditioner, along with any repair masks your stylist recommends.
#17: Red-Violet on Short Hair
This red-violet hair color is easy to wear and adds a bold touch.
This color looks amazing because, even though it’s not a natural shade, it still flatters her skin and makes it look more even. Picking a cool red instead of a warm red helps reduce redness in the skin.
To keep your hair color bright, try to wash your hair less often. Use a shampoo and conditioner made for color-treated hair. You can also buy a direct dye like Manic Panic or Pulp Riot. Mix the dye with a hair mask or conditioner. Apply this to your hair once a week. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse it out.
If you own white linens, use a dark pillowcase and a dark towel when drying your hair. Bright hair colors can sometimes bleed onto light-colored fabrics.
#18: Red to Violet Ombre
This red and purple ombre was inspired by a flower called “Fuchsia.” The colors blend beautifully from bright red to purple. What makes it special is how unique it looks. Usually, ombre styles have darker colors on top fading to lighter shades. But here, the bright color starts at the top and melts into a darker purple, which looks amazing. I loved the result. Adding a slight V cut gave my client’s hair a soft, flowing shape that completed the look perfectly.
Go for it! Life is too short for dull hair, so have fun and try this purple and red style. Just remember to care for it! Many people leave the salon with bright colors but no products, then wonder why the color fades quickly. Keeping your hair looking good is half about what you do at home. You definitely need quality shampoo and conditioner. I also suggest using a good heat protectant, even if you don’t use heat tools. Think of it like sunscreen for your hair. Protecting your hair is very important!
#19: Red-Violet on Brown Hair
To create this look, I first lightened some sections with foils and added deep, rich red-violet roots. Then, I blended in Wella’s new Color Fresh Creates shade called Next Red. The secret to stunning red hair is adding different tones that catch and reflect light. I used only Wella colors for this style.
This haircut uses a razor to create texture and movement, highlighting her lovely color. Adding some loose beach waves with an iron helps show off the different shades. Sunlight can make red hair fade fast, so use hair products with UV protection and wear hats outside. This color may not be the best choice if you spend a lot of time at the beach or pool. It works well for light to medium skin tones and suits natural hair that is medium to dark. The way the color is placed and the haircut style should work together to create this beautiful red look.