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Why Red Hair is the Ultimate Fall Accessory

It isn't called Redhead Season for nothing!

Fall is the absolute best time to be a redhead and one of the reasons why is because red hair is the perfect autumn accessory!  We call this time of the year Redhead Season for a very good reason.

Here are even more reasons red hair is the ultimate fall accessory: 

1. Red hair goes with absolutely everything

Some people say redheads shouldn’t wear certain colors (like red or pink), but we disagree. We think redheads can rock autumn shades of orange, yellow, and red better than anyone else. It’s all about confidence and knowing your style. Red hair is the perfect way to make a statement this Fall with every outfit you wear. 

READ:

  1. How to Wear Orange This Redhead Season
  2. How Redheads Can Wear Dark Red This Fall
  3. Yes, Redheads Can Wear Yellow – Here’s How

2. Red hair matches the aesthetic

What feels more like fall than literally having the colors of the season on your head? Red hair vibes perfectly with pumpkin spice season, and you’ll always have the aesthetic during the Redhead Season months. 

3. You can dress it up or dress it down

Who doesn’t love an accessory you can dress up or down? Wear your red hair in a messy bun or ponytail for casual days, or glam it up with big Hollywood curls or an updo when you’re feeling fancy. Red hair is an accessory you can rock no matter the occasion. 

4. It’s unique and makes you special

Great accessories make you look great and that’s just what red hair does. It’s unique and makes you special, which makes you beautiful, so rock your red hair this fall, because you were made for it.

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Finally Glossy® Shine & Luminosity Shampoo for Redheads

The best redhead-season hair accessory is shiny red hair! It took many years to custom-make the Finally Glossy® formula and we’re so excited for redheads to enjoy it. We’re thrilled to release another clean redhead beauty product. It is paraben-free, cruelty-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free, mineral-oil, and vegan. It also contains no perfume, is free of gluten and is silicone-free, phthalate-free, formaldehyde-free and cocamidopropyl betaine-free. This clean formula is formulated with Vitamin B3, olive oil, coconut oil and green tea.

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READ: 7 Unique Facts About Redheads

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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The Best Clip-In Hair Extensions for All Shades of Red Hair, According to the Redhead Beauty Experts

Get natural-looking long red hair in seconds!

National Love Your Red Hair Day is just a few days away and what better way to celebrate than with ‘Redhead Friendly’ hair extensions.

It can be very difficult to find extensions to match the different shades of red hair, but Cliphair Hair Extensions offers a wide variety of red shades. They are also made with top-quality Remy hair (considered the finest quality of human hair).

The redhead hair extensions are a great way to add volume and length to your red hair right at home –– without the expense and time of going to a salon. Clip-in hair extensions come with the clips already attached to them. This means you can simply  clip them into your hair all by yourself, without any additional costs, time, or professional help. Clip-in hair extensions are the perfect solution for those who are looking to get thicker hair and longer red hair instantly, without the hassle, long-term commitment or breaking the bank.

Cliphair sent three red shades for us to test and try: Light Auburn, Dark Auburn and Ginger Red.

Stephanie went for the ’16 inch because her natural hair comes just above her collarbone and chose the Light Auburn shade. Adrienne opted for the ’24 inch since her red hair is very long and chose Dark Auburn shade from the Cliphair collection.

Stephanie (left) with Light Auburn, Adrienne (right) with Dark Auburn ClipHair Extensions

Stephanie, the drastic before (left) and after (right) 

Stephanie (after) 

Stephanie (after) 

ClipHair “Redhead Campaign”: Showing off the many shades of red hair extensions they provide  

Do’s and don’ts of how to maintain your redhead hair extensions:

Do’s

  • You can curl & straighten them
  • You can wash hair extensions (like you would your normal hair)
  • You can dye them
  • You can brush (gently) them

Don’ts

  • Don’t use products containing alcohol as they can dry out the extensions and you don’t want that happening
  • Don’t use shampoo designed for volume or for dyed hair
  • Don’t bleach or lighten the extensions
  • Don’t wear your extensions to bed; always take them out first
  • Don’t wear your extensions for swimming and try not to get them wet in the rain

Not sure what shade to get? Try Cliphair’s free color-matching and check out the below video on how to properly apply your redhead clip-in hair extensions. Get 10% off your entire order on Cliphair’s website! No code needed.

Join Cliphair and How to be a Redhead for the big National Love Your Red Hair Day celebration on November 5th with hashtags #LoveYouRedHair #RedheadsHaveMoreFun and #HowtobeaRedhead!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

*This post is sponsored by Cliphair but the true options of Adrienne, Stephanie and the How to be a Redhead team.

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The 5 Biggest Fall Makeup Trends for Redheads

Hottest trending makeup looks!

Looking to change up your redhead makeup look for fall? Here are some of the hottest trending makeup looks for Redhead Season and how you can achieve them: 

1. Kitten Eyeliner

We all know the cat eyeliner trend, well this fall we are toning it down a little with a smaller version. You can achieve this look with a shorter thinner more subtle flicked-out wing that helps define the lash line. 


2. Lush Lashes

Fuller lashes are trending for fall, and you can achieve the look by layering your mascara, applying dramatic falsies, getting lash extensions for full-time glam, or embracing your natural lashes and giving them a curl. 

3. Bronzed Nudes

Warm bronzy nudes are hot for fall and you can rock this monochromatic makeup look by coordinating your eye shadow, bronzer, and lip colors for a warm glowy look

4. Vampy Lips

A Fall trend that never dies is a dark vampy lip. We are seeing celebs and makeup artists leaning more towards a big bold lip, especially in darker shades for fall. 

SPOILER: A “vampy lip” is inside the November H2BAR Box. Subscribe now!

5. Graphic Liner

We talked a lot about bold eyeliner for summer, and it’s here to stay for fall. This look is quite the opposite of the kitten liner trend and is perfect for a fun night out. Try out different liner colors and dramatic wings to get this look. 

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Hair + Beauty

3 of the Best Ways to Combat Dry Redhead Skin This Fall

Redhead Season is All About Better Skin

In the later months of the year comes a change in the weather, which can often lead to dry redhead skin. Combatting dry skin in the fall will help you maintain soft, nourishing skin well into winter when the real dryness kicks in. Here are a few of the best ways to combat dry skin for redheads:

1. Hydrate

Drinking water is the number one way to keep your skin looking and feeling great. Most of us are barely drinking enough water to sustain our body’s health, let alone allow our skin to be glowing and hydrated. As the weather gets colder, increase your water intake for better-looking skin.

2. Exfoliate 

Combat dry skin by getting rid of it. Exfoliating is super important in the colder months to keep skin healthy. Not only does it promote good circulation, it removes dead, dried skin and allows your skincare products to actually soak in your healthy skin that needs hydrating. 

Exfoliating can be done from head to toe with the right products. If you’ve got sensitive skin like most redheads, opt for light exfoliants for the most sensitive parts of your body like your face and neck. Dry brushing is a great way to exfoliate your legs and arm and it will also promote detoxification, improve circulation, reduce the appearance of cellulite, stimulate the lymphatic system, and of course, expose supple, soft skin.

READ: Why Redheads Should Be Exfoliating & How To Do It Safely

3. Moisturize

Your skin needs moisture from the inside and the outside. Opt for a heavier moisturizer for both your face and body during the fall months, and be sure to focus on areas that can get particularly dry like knees, elbows, feet, and hands. It can also be good to add moisturizing facial oil into your routine to nourish the skin.

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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Best Ways to Change Up Your Hair Without Losing the Red

Even redheads can make a drastic hair change

For many redheads, dying your hair is a big commitment. Many natural redheads have a hard time enhancing their locks, some natural redheads want to go back to vibrancy and for redhead ‘choice’, it can be constant trips to the salon. Red hair grows quickly and natural red roots take a lot of time, money and upkeep to cover. But, that doesn’t mean we don’t have the desire to change up our look every once in a while.

Here are a few ways to change up your hair without losing your rare red: 

1. Chop It Short

A great way to change up your look is to make a dramatic chop. You can keep your gorgeous red color but have a whole new style.

READ: 15 Short Haircuts and Hairstyles to Inspire a Redhead’s New Look

2. Get Extensions

Just like cutting off your hair, adding hair can change your style dramatically. Adding lots of volume or length will give you a whole new look and new hair to try different styles on. 

READ: The 6 Best Clip-In Hair Extension Brands for Redheads

3. Try Out Some Bangs

Bangs are a great way to change up your look. Try something low maintenance like curtain bangs, or go big and bold with blunt bangs. 

4. Change Your Part

If you want something low-key with little commitment, try changing your part. If you rock a side part now, try a defined middle part. If you’re rocking a middle part already, try a side part.

READ: How You Should Part Your Red Hair

5. Get Highlights

Add texture and dimension to your hair with some highlights. It can help lighten your hair without changing the base color so you’ll still be rocking your natural red. Tip: This can be a major step for natural redheads. Search hard and long for the perfect hair colorist. 

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Hair + Beauty

Can Redheads Rock Money Piece Hair?

Would you dye a piece of your hair for this trend?

You may have seen the ever-popular “money piece” hairstyle trending recently. The style consists of dying the front two strips of your hair a different color for some contrast around the face. 

You might be wondering, can redheads rock the money piece look? Yes! This trend, like highlights, is great for redheads because it’s a way to change up your look without losing your red. 

Opt for some light caramelly blonde piece, or go bold with platinum blonde. If you’re feeling really spicy you could even try out a fun color in your money pieces. If you don’t want to bleach your hair, you could try doing a reverse money piece and going darker in front. If you are really having, you can go brown or dark to really have a contrast. 

Just remember, it’s only hair and it will grow back, so rock those money pieces while you rock your red!

READ: Opinion: It’s Okay to Dye Your Natural Red Hair, Regardless of What People Say

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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8 Makeup Products That Deliver Glowy Redhead Skin

Get your redhead season glow on!

Getting a glowy look when you have redhead skin can be tricky. You want that perfect amount of dewy, mixed with some warming bronze tones, without looking orange or muddy. We’ve tested lots of glowy products and here are some of our redhead-approved picks.

1. Face: MyChelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50

This tinted SPF blends weightlessly and seamlessly to give your redhead skin a fresh, healthy glow with a smooth, matte finish. 

$22

2. Face: CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+

Get buildable coverage and sun protection while keeping your skin looking dewy and fresh.

$33

3. Face: Zuii Organics Flora Luminising Crème

Get an all-over, no-makeup glow, a subtle cheek sheen, or even a gently eyelid base with the Zuii Organics Flora Luminising Crème. This product was a fan favorite from the Summer Deluxe H2BAR Box and featured in the H2BAR e-commerce store!

$30

 

4. Highlighter: Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

Get that subtle cheek shine with Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter. With tons of shades to choose from you can pick the tone that fits your skin and leaves you glowing.

$44

5. Bronzer: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

If you want to define and warm up your face while keeping things soft and glowy, try Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer.

$10

6. Blush: GIELLA Cosmetics Cheek Tint. 

Add a pop of color to your cheeks and get that rosy warm glow with GIELLA Cosmetics Cheek Tint. 

$28

7. Lips: Floss Lip Advocate In Defense 

The ideal addition to your glowy look is a soft shine and a pop of color. Floss Lip Advocate In Defense makes the perfect neutral lip sheen.

$18

8. 3-in-1: GIELLA Cosmetics ‘Red Wishes’ Trio Compact

This 3-in-1 compact gives you the perfect redhead-friendly concealer, cheek/lip, and highlighter all in one package!

$40

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Hair + Beauty

Do Shampoo Bars Work for Redheads? We Have The Answer:

The Newest Trend in Sustainable Beauty

As more and more people embark on a journey of sustainability and low-waste living, we’ve seen a shift in how our beauty products are being packaged. We see more packaging being made of recycled or recyclable materials, and we’ve even seen a shift in the way some products are produced. 

One of the big products we’ve seen change is shampoo. There are now shampoo bars. If you’re not familiar with shampoo bars, they are essentially shampoo in a compact soap bar style that activates when wet. Shampoo bars help cut down on plastic waste from shampoo bottles. 

How do shampoo bars work?

Use a shampoo bar by getting it wet in the shower and then rubbing it on your head from roots to tips about 4-5 times. Then you take your hands and lather in the product like you would any other type of shampoo. Rinse and follow with conditioner!

Are shampoo bars recommended for redheads?

Just like with bottled shampoo, shampoo bars come in all sorts of styles, scents, and ingredient combinations for different types of hair. It is important to make sure your bar is actually shampoo and not just bar soap, because they are two very different things. 

Shampoo bars work on all types of hair, you just have to choose the right one. One of the most popular shampoo bars for all hair types is J.R. LIGGETT’S All-Natural Shampoo Bar, while those with curly hair seem to be loving the BRAVO SIERRA Hair And Body Solid Cleanser. Another popular option is Ethique Shampoo Bar which comes in a variety of formulas for all types of hair. All are redhead-approved! 

Let us know if you have tried a shampoo bar on your red hair!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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18 Gorgeous Redheads to Help You Love Your Red Hair

Your Red Hair Makes Your Unique!

Edited: November 4, 2022

Redheads make up less than 2% of the global population, and that makes being a redhead a unique experience. Red hair can often come with teasing when you’re young, and stereotyping as you get older. Loving your red hair is often a journey that can take years and years. 

Since National Love Your Red Hair Day is celebrated annually on November 5th, here are 18 gorgeous redheads from around the world to help you on your journey to loving your red hair. Many influencers are joining us on social media for the launch of Finally Have Lashes at midnight on #LoveYourRedHairDay! 

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If you are looking for another way to celebrate your red hair, look no further:

Finally Glossy® Shine & Luminosity Shampoo for Redheads

It took many years to custom-make the Finally Glossy® formula and we’re so excited for redheads to enjoy it. We’re thrilled to release another clean redhead beauty product. It is paraben-free, cruelty-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free, mineral-oil, and vegan. It also contains no perfume, is free of gluten and is silicone-free, phthalate-free, formaldehyde-free and cocamidopropyl betaine-free. This clean formula is formulated with Vitamin B3, olive oil, coconut oil and green tea.

Some are natural redheads, some are redheads ‘by choice’, some may make their red hair more vibrant as they age, but they all know being a redhead is a beautiful thing:

1. Courtney Jean

Model @courtney_jean_m on Instagram

2. Lydia Jacoby

The swimmer from Alaska won gold in the butterfly at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games!

3. Bree Kish

Model @breekish on Instagram

4. Nicole Simone 

Musician @late.july on Instagram

5. Jessica Ashley Gagen

Model and aerospace engineer @jessicaashley_ on Instagram

6. Clara Brown

Olympic para cyclist

7. Adriele Dixon

Blogger @styleassisted on Instagram and don’t miss her Finally Have Brows tutorial video!

@howtobearedhead

The eyebrow gel redheads are giving 5- ⭐️’s! 👩🏻‍🦰👩🏻‍🦰 #FinallyHaveBrows #fyp #gingertok #eyebrowgel

♬ original sound – How to be a Redhead

8. Tina

@red.curlygirl on Instagram. She also did a Finally Have Brows tutorial on Instagram, check it out below!

 

9. Ashie Adams

@ashieadams on Instagram

10. Carmen Powers

Model @carmen_powers on instagram

11. Annie Gouk

@anniegoukcurlygirl on Instagram. She also did a Finally Have Brows tutorial and we love her stunning before/after!

12. Angelina Michelle

@angelin_a_michelle on Instagram

13. Unknown Name 

Photographed by Misja B. @misjabeijers on Instagram, we love this photo because it shows how beautiful redheads are at any age.

14. Aline Okasanna

@alineoksanna on Instagram

15. Nyc Bezerra 

@nycbez on Instagram

16. Madison Stubbington 

Model @madi_stubbington on Instagram

17. Jadi Wegener

Model @jadiweg on Instagram

18. Angie Everhart

Actress and model

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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Here’s Why Redheads Actually *Do* Need to Use Toner

Could this be a new step in your beauty routine?

Toner is one of those steps in the redhead beauty routine that some people swear by and others skip altogether. While toner isn’t a necessary step by any means, it can be a helpful step if you’re someone with oily skin or pores that are prone to clogging.

What are the benefits of toner?

Toner helps to remove any excess makeup that you missed the first time around. It also removes any excess oils that have accumulated which can help with reducing acne. Additionally, toner can help to balance the pH of your skin and bring it back to “neutral”. There are toners that can help to brighten skin, hydrate skin, soothe redness and even tighten your pores.

When should I use toner?

Toner is best used after you wash and exfoliate, but before you do the rest of your skincare routine. Think of toner as a primer for your skincare. It ensures you have a clean slate to apply moisturizers, serums, and oils. Depending on your skin type, you may want to use toner daily or just a few times a week. 

READ: 9 Lightweight Facial Products The Redhead Beauty Experts Swear By

What are some ‘Redhead Friendly’ Approved toners?

  1. Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Toner

2. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner

3. Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner

4. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner

5. Derma E Anti-Blemish Clarifying Bi-Phase Toner – featured in the H2BAR Box!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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10 Things All Redheads Have Done or Experienced

Joys of the shared redhead experience!

As redheads, we have a lot of shared experiences regardless of where we are from. Here’s a list of 10 things all redheads have probably done or experienced: 

1. Immediately go for the lightest shade of foundation

The worst thing is when even the lightest shade is still too dark or too orange.

READ: High-Quality Foundation Brands with ‘Redhead Friendly’ Shades

@howtobearedhead

Why 😫😫😫 #fyp #gingertok #redheads

♬ Oh No – Kreepa

2. Been the only one at a group outing to bring sunscreen

When you’re the only redhead in the group, you’re always the go-to for sunscreen. 

3. Had someone tell you you make them look tan

Please stop grabbing our arms and telling us we make you look tan…we know.

READ: How Redheads Can Get a ‘Healthy Glow’ Without UV Tanning

4. Got a sunburn when nobody else did

We all know what it’s like to be the one to end up with a sunburn on a cloudy day or in the middle of winter.

READ: The 11 Best Sunburn Relief Gels and Lotions For Your Redhead Skin

@howtobearedhead

Love summer but…. how many days until fall?!! 🤣👩🏻‍🦰🧴☀️ #fyp #letsseewhatsbehindthisdoor #redheads #gingertok #lol

♬ braedenblanks tocatta and fugue – Nebraska Humane

5. Felt weird the first time you darkened your eyebrows

When you grow up with blonde brows that are basically invisible, it’s always weird the first time you apply makeup to them. Redheads are raving about How to be a Redhead’s Finally Have Brows: 

@howtobearedhead

@rebecca_joy_johnson uses FinallyHaveBrows! “I love it…” 👩🏻‍🦰

♬ Extra – Tripov

6. Had a stranger stop you to compliment your hair

We do enjoy the compliments, though.

7. Had someone ask if you were related to the only other redhead in the room

Nope, being a redhead doesn’t make us related.

@howtobearedhead

So accurate 🤣, sometimes very awkward 👩🏻‍🦰, but so funny! #relatable #gingertok #redhead #fyp

♬ Dating in your…… – Jamie Jukes

8. Had someone ask if you were Irish

And no, not every redhead is Irish.

9. Had someone ask if your hair was natural

Almost every redhead has heard “is your hair natural?” and then “I knew it had to be” when you say yes.

10. Had a hairstylist tell you to never dye your hair

They know how much money people pay for hair like this.

READ: Opinion: It’s Okay to Dye Your Natural Red Hair, Regardless of What People Say

@howtobearedhead

First question: “Is that your natural redhair?” And someone immediately touches it to make sure you’re telling the truth 🤣👩🏻‍🦰 #relateable #fyp

♬ Crowd Cheers – Johnny Buchanan

Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

Hair + Beauty

6 Redhead Beauty YouTubers You Should Be Following

Looking for Some Redhead Makeup Inspo?

Redheads are unique in their skin tone, coloring, and features. That’s why it can be tough trying to find redhead beauty/makeup inspiration or tutorials that work for us. Here are five redhead makeup gurus you can follow on YouTube to get you inspired and learn new makeup tricks:

1. Zabrena

Zabrena is a beauty and fashion YouTuber who shares videos trying new products, doing get-ready-with-me videos, reviewing drugstore products, and sharing hair tutorials for her naturally curly red hair. Her tutorials are easy to follow no matter your makeup skill level, and her product reviews are extremely helpful when shopping around for new items. 

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2. Joanna Storer

Joanna runs the YouTube channel called Simply Redhead where she focuses on makeup content with a little fashion and lifestyle mixed in. You will find videos about her favorite skincare product, easy makeup routines, product review, and more. Lots of Joanna’s looks are perfect for everyday wear and makeup lovers of all levels. 

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3. Mari Maria

Mari is a Brazilian makeup and beauty guru who launched her own makeup line in 2019. Her line offers products for all skin types and skin tones, but she has a few products that are perfect for fair-skinned redheads. On her Instagram and TikTok, you can find a mix of makeup videos and lifestyle content. On her YouTube, you can find more makeup-related content as well as tutorials. 

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4. Anna Fryxell

Anna is a beauty YouTuber and sunscreen aficionado who shares skincare tips, redhead makeup tips and tricks, product reviews, and other beauty-related content. Anna shows you ways to darken your blonde brows and also which makeup products will help you get natural-looking brows as a redhead.

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5. Face by Megan

Megan is a beauty blogger on Youtube and a makeup artist who makes all sorts of beauty videos but has an entire series on makeup for redheads. She also has a blog on her website where she shows you how to get the look and shares tips and tricks. You can also find her Instagram where she shares pictures of the professional makeup work she does. 

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6. How to be a Redhead 

Of course, we love our YouTube channel too! Follow How to be a Redhead on all social outlets, including YouTube.

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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