There’s no denying red hair hues are, well—red hot right now. Different variations of warm shades topped our list of 2023’s most popular hair colors and celebrities like Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox have even embraced the trend. And as popular as vibrant shades are right now, “going” red is not an easy feat—especially if you’re starting with a blonde base. 

Transitioning from bright blonde to red can often result in an unwanted pink tone or a new shade that fades fast if not done correctly. To…