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Red & Copper · Level 4

Auburn Gray Coverage, Honestly Rated.

Auburn offers full gray coverage. Full gray coverage — formulated pigment fills resistant white strands completely.

If resistant whites are the job, this shade does it without a separate base color — one appointment, full camouflage.

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warm / neutral · level 4Pin it
Bleach
Not needed
Gray coverage
full
Upkeep
medium
Fade
Deep red-brown holds 5-6 weeks.

Auburn Gray Coverage, Honestly Rated — FAQs.

Does Auburn cover gray hair?

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Full coverage — pigment fills resistant white strands completely, no separate base color needed.

Does Auburn need bleach?

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Usually not — level 4 can be reached on most bases without lift. Very dark or previously colored hair should still strand-test first.

How often must Auburn be refreshed on gray regrowth?

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Medium upkeep: plan a gloss or tone refresh every 4–6 weeks with color-safe shampoo and cooler washes.

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Auburn overview

Copper

Level 6 · red

Pure hammered-copper intensity. The most photogenic red under any lighting — and the most rewarding to maintain.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · High upkeep
  • Vivid copper lasts 3-4 weeks
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Strawberry Blonde

Level 8 · red

Blonde crossed with ripe peach. A gentle entry into red for warm, fair complexions.

  • Bleach required
  • Partial gray blend · High upkeep
  • Rose-copper reflects fade in 3 weeks.
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Ginger

Level 7 · red

Bright natural-ginger spice. Delivers warmth that reads radiant rather than brassy on golden skin.

  • No bleach
  • Partial gray blend · High upkeep
  • Spice tones soften within 3 weeks.
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