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The 54 Most Iconic Red Hair Moments of All Time

From Judy Garland to Janet Jackson and Cynthia Nixon.

By ELLE.com
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When the weather gets colder, it's time to make your hair warmer. Keep the cool tones for the summer–the number one winter hair trend is going red. Forget the chill in the air; I want to see some heat. Whether you go to your local salon for a color touch-up or want to DIY the style with a natural at-home dye, becoming a redhead is a bucket-list 'do. For blondes, you can use a hair gloss to get your perfect tone, and brunettes can level up a shade or two with bleach. Not sure exactly what kind of redhead you want to be yet? Here are 54 celebrities who took the plunge that will serve as your redhead inspo.

1

LaLa Anthony

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LaLa Anthony's red hair transformation gives undoubtedly hot girl summer vibes.

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Drew Barrymore

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How could we leave out the red-headed queen, Drew Barrymore? Her iconic red hair debuted back in the '00s and left a blueprint ever since.

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3

Gigi Hadid

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Gigi Hadid is an official redhead as she shared her new look with her 68.8 million Instagram followers.

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4

SZA

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SZA understood the assignment as she rocks voluminous her ginger fro.

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5

Debra Messing

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Debra Messing may be a natural blonde, but she'll always be our favorite sitcom ginger.

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Madelaine Petsch

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Riverdale's resident redhead is very proud of her cherry locks and even recorded a funny PSA in support of all redheads.

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Kate Walsh

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Want to know Kate Walsh's secret to her red hair? She uses three different shampoos. Now that's dedication.

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Bella Thorne

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The former Disney channel star's neon red has an edgy vibe.

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Rihanna

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Our forever hair crush Rihanna wore her dark auburn in long, loose waves under a Dior beret.

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11

Kate Mara

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House of Cards actress Kate Mara has one of the best bright and beachy reds to date.

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Christina Hendricks

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Though she plays a '60s redhead on television, Christina Hendricks' iconic color transcends decades.

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Lana Del Rey

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This redheaded crooner makes us swoon thanks to her haunting voice and retro waves.

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Emma Stone

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Emma Stone has played with almost every shade on the spectrum. The best, however, is her signature red.

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Jessica Chastain

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The two-time Oscar nominee wears her soft red with an old-Hollywood elegance.

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Cynthia Nixon

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The Sex and the City alum has owned every shade from blush to rust to deep maroon.

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Rihanna

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Leave it to Rihanna to pull off the brightest shade of them all.

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Amy Adams

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American Hustle's Amy Adams matches her red lip to her curls.

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Isla Fisher

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The adorable Australian-born actress keeps her hair glossy in a perfect shade of copper.

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20

Florence Welch

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Florence Welch stole music and fashion hearts alike with her stunning voice and crimson hair.

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