This year, trends are all about expressing yourself.

One of the best ways to outwardly express yourself is through your hair.

But others who want a bit more drama are leaning towards red.

red velvet hair color in a pixie cut

Here’s what to ask for to double-check you get it.

When at the salon, tell your stylist to put away her foils.

Doing this will give you that “wow” all-over color that the trend has become popular for.

short red velvet hair

But what color shampoo, if any, do redheads use?

Too much washing will leave your hair color fading faster than you hope.

Red velvet hair curled