Addison Rae's copper hair — how to keep yours fresh

Posted by S2 Marketing on May 05, 2026

Warm tones are having their biggest moment in years. But copper and brunette shades fade faster than almost any other colour. Here's how to make yours last.

When Addison Rae performed at Coachella 2026 with a deep burnished copper, quickly dubbed "Desert Rose" by her colourist, warm tones shot straight to the top of every salon request list. If you're already wearing a copper, chestnut or a toffee shade, you'll know the struggle: the colour looks incredible leaving the salon, and then it tends to fade fast.

The red and copper pigments that give those shades their richness are larger molecules than cool tones, which means they sit closer to the surface of the hair and rinse out faster. Within a few weeks, that vibrant copper can start to look brassy, dull or flat.

The solution isn't necessarily another salon appointment. It's what you do at home between visits.

Why warm colour fades so fast

Addison Rae with copper red hair(Matt Rez)

The typical warm colour timeline:

  • Week 1–2: Peak vibrancy. Fresh from the salon, your colour is at its richest. Warm tones glow under any light.

  • Week 3–4: Tone begins to shift. Red and copper pigments start washing away, leaving behind brassier, flatter undertones.

  • Week 5+: Significant fade, without maintenance, warm colour can look noticeably different to how it did on day one.

The maintenance product: Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty
Color Depositing Treatment — Truffle

150ml  ·  Warm brown  ·  Colour deposit + deep conditioning

Used in place of your regular conditioner, this treatment deposits a soft veil of warm truffle-brown pigment back into the hair while deeply nourishing each strand. It won't change your colour,  it refreshes and extends it, keeping the warmth alive between salon visits.

What it does:
  • Refreshes warm tone
  • Deposits warm truffle pigment to top up fading colour and restore depth without altering your overall shade.
  • Nourishes as it works, hair feels noticeably softer and more supple from the very first use.

How to use it

Swap it in for your conditioner

1. Shampoo as normal, then towel-dry lightly so your hair is damp but not dripping.
2. Apply generously from mid-lengths to ends, the areas where colour fades fastest. Work through with fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
3. Leave for 5–10 minutes. The longer you leave it, the richer the tone deposit. It's an easy one to apply and leave in while you finish your shower routine.
4. Rinse and style as usual. Use weekly or more often if your colour fades quickly to build and maintain warmth between appointments.

Who it works for

Copper & red shades

The shades that fade fastest benefit most. Weekly use keeps that burnished richness from washing away too quickly.

Toffee & caramel balayage

Stops the warm dimension in your balayage from going flat and keeps the tones looking freshly blended.

Chestnut & mahogany brunettes

Extends the life of your colour service and keeps the richness going well beyond week two.

Natural warm brunettes

No colour service needed — Truffle adds a subtle warmth and shine boost to natural dark hair.

Used consistently, this is the kind of product your hairdresser notices before you say anything. Less frequent touch-ups, better colour integrity between visits, and hair that feels as good as it looks. It won't replicate a fresh colour service — but it will make your last one go a lot further.

Make your colour last longer

Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Color Depositing Treatment — Truffle, 150ml. Available in salons and online.

Part of the Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty range

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