Appearance - Hair Colors

Here you will learn some English words related to hair colors such as "brunette", "ginger", and "auburn".

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raven [adjective]

(especially of hair) shiny and black in color

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red [adjective]

(of a person's hair) orange-brown or red-brown in color

Ex: The character in the novel was known for her striking red hair and freckles .
redheaded [adjective]

(of a person) having reddish-brown hair, sometimes paired with a white skin

ash blond [adjective]

(of hair) having a very pale grayish blond color

auburn [adjective]

brownish-red in color, often used to refer to hair

blond [adjective]

(of hair) pale yellow or gold in color

Ex: The actress wore a cute headband to keep her blond hair out of her face .
brunette [adjective]

having a shade of brown hair that is darker than auburn and lighter than black

carroty [adjective]

(of hair) reddish-orange in color

dark [adjective]

(of hair, skin, or eyes) characterized by a deep brown color that can range from light to very dark shades

Ex: His dark hair contrasted with his fair skin , creating a striking look .
flaxen [adjective]

(of hair) pale yellow in color

ginger [adjective]

(of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

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gingery [adjective]

(used especially of hair or fur) being reddish-brown in color

gray [adjective]

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

Ex: The gray man offered wise advice , his hair a testament to his years of experience .
grizzled [adjective]

having hair that is partly gray or white

mousy [adjective]

(of hair) pale brown in color that is considered to be too plain

Ex: She dyed her mousy hair a vibrant red .
pepper-and-salt [adjective]

(especially of hair) having two shades of color one of which is darker than the other

fair-haired [adjective]

having light-colored hair, usually blonde

Ex: The fair-haired child resembled her mother .
gray-haired [adjective]

having hair that is turning or has turned gray, typically as a sign of aging

Ex: The gray-haired teacher still had the energy of someone much younger .
sandy [adjective]

(especially of hair) pale yellowish-brown in color

Ex: The model 's sandy hair perfectly complemented her tan skin .
hoary [adjective]

(of hair) gray or white indicating old age

fair [adjective]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

Ex: The model 's fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark eyes .