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“Being a redhead makes me unique,” Hailey shares.
Red hair is the best accessory of all, but sometimes you want to highlight your red with other colors and elements. Here are 9 hair accessories to help highlight your red hair — and you can buy them all on Amazon:
2. Nackiy Macaron Hair Clips for Women – add a pop of color or a bit of glam to your red hair with this 20 piece clip set.
3. Artio Minimalist Gold Hair Clip – this minimalist round clip is a great way to make a simple hairstyle a little chicer.
4. Aileam Bunny Ear Satin Hair Scrunchies – these adorable satin scrunchies have little tails that help dress up your ponytail, bun, or half updo.
5. Laxizar Pearl Hair Clips – give your hairdo a glam upgrade with these simple yet elegant pearl clips.
6. Kitsch Metal Claw Hair Clips – these claw clips are a timeless trend and the variety of colors will give you options for your look.
7. Hishexin Hair Scarf Scrunchie – add a pop of fun to your look with a scrunchie scarf.
8. AKOAK Geometric Moon Metal Hair Clips – add ethereal vibes to your hairdo with a gorgeous geometric moon clip.
9. Funtopia Knotted Headbands for Women – these fashionable knot headbands are a classic look, and the colors will pop against your red hair.
Rock it like a Redhead!
Trends always come back around, and the looks from the 90s and early 2000s are back in full swing. If you’re a redhead who has lived through these years as a tween, teen, or young adult and experienced fashion first hand, you might be wondering how the heck to rock these looks now in 2021. Here are a few ways to rock the 90s and “Y2K” without feeling like you’re 15 again:
We wore them back in the day with low-rise boot-cut jeans. Low-rise jeans aren’t in anymore (thank goodness) so it’s time to find a new way to rock these barely-there tops. Try pairing them with just about anything high rise and denim. High-waisted mom jeans and high-waisted jean shorts are great options.
Try: Revolve Scarf Top
Remember those tiny tees with ruffle edges and cute patterns? Jennifer Aniston made this look famous on the set of Friends. They’re back! Scrap the cutesy prints for something a little more sophisticated like a plain baby tee with high-rise jeans or a cute skirt.
Try: American Eagle’s Baby Tee Collection
The skinny strapped satin dresses that were oh so popular in the 90s are in again, and guess what it’s still cool to wear them over a white t-shirt! Other great ways to wear these silky dresses include adding a tied-up tee overtop or wearing it alone with chunky sandals.
Try: Everlane Slip Dress
You might still have one or two of these long narrow bags sitting in your closet. They are all the rage again, and they go with just about everything from eveningwear to street wear.
Try: Mali and Lili Baguette Bag
Not only is the cropped cardigan back on its own, the cardigan and matching shirt sets are back too. These cropped cuties are adorable paired with a coordinating mini skirt or mom jeans!
Try: Ali V-Neck Cropped Cardigan
Rock it like a Redhead!
Ever wonder why redheads make up less than 2% of the population? It’s all about science, genes, and a little luck! Red hair occurs when the MC1R gene is present. This is a recessive gene that must be carried by both parents in order for a child to have red hair. Since it is a recessive gene, it can be carried without having the traits of a redhead. The odds of having a redheaded child depend on the hair color and genes of the parents.
The best chance of a baby being born with red hair comes when both parents have red hair. This is because there is no other dominant gene to push the recessive gene aside. Check out these statistics:
Think that’s cool? Check out 3 more surprising facts about redheads:
“Redheads do experience more pain,” says Dr. Daniel Sessler on the How to be a Redhead podcast. He’s a world-renowned researcher and anesthesiologist. He was quoted in the 2009 New York Times article, “Pain of Being a Redhead”. He extensively studied redheads and concluded redheads DO experience more pain than most and DO need more anesthesia!
On Season 2, Episode 13 of the How to be a Redhead podcast, Dr. Sessler gives important medical knowledge for all natural-born redheads. It’s a must-listen. You can listen on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. It was a truly fascinating conversation. Listen and read more here.
The study, led by David E. Fisher, MD, PhD, director of the Mass General Cancer Center’s Melanoma Program and director of MGH’s Cutaneous Biology Research Center, studied a strain of red-haired mice. He speaks on the How to be a Redhead podcast about why redheads feel pain differently than blondes and brunettes. Listen and read more here.
There is limited scientific research regarding being a redhead and a “lefty,” but it seems to be common. Similar to having red hair, left-handedness is a recessive trait, with an estimated 10 to 12 percent of people being lefties. Recessive traits tend to come in pairs, which suggests why a lot of redheads are also left-handed.
So there you have it, that’s why redheads are so rare. Unlike other hair colors, redheads need all the genes to line up just perfectly and have luck on their side to be blessed with their ginger locks.
Rock it like a Redhead!
If you have sensitive skin like most redheads, you might have trouble finding new beauty products that work for you. Thankfully, there are a few ways to tell if a product is safe for sensitive skin. Just remember, sensitive skin is not one size fits all, so it’s important to test products before you jump right into using them.
Reading the ingredients on a product can be super daunting. You don’t have to know what every ingredient is, but there are a few to look out for. If you have sensitive skin it’s best to avoid things like:
In addition to looking at the ingredients, it can be helpful to explore the packaging for more information. Often things will be marked “safe for sensitive skin”, “hypoallergenic” or “dermatologist tested”. As mentioned before, sensitive skin is not one size fits all, but these phrases usually help to indicated a product is relatively mild on the skin. Additionally, opting for fragrance-free and natural products may be helpful in avoiding skin irritation.
If the packaging and the ingredients aren’t helping, or you want more information, read the reviews on a product. Search for terms like “sensitive skin” in the reviews and see what others are saying. It can also be helpful to read or watch product reviews from people who have similar skin types to you.
For the past 10 years, HowtobeaRedhead.com has been a resource for redheads. We test and approve every single item recommended and deem products ‘Redhead Friendly’ approved. Want to know the best sunless tanner? Moisturizer? Shampoo? Simply search it and several articles will appear.
Deluxe H2BAR Box:
Just like HowtobeaRedhead.com, the H2BAR Box tests and approves every single item that goes into a beauty box. You can trust the items are made for red hair, sensitive skin and complement your unique features. Subscribe at H2BARBox.com
Complete Eyebrow + Mascara Kit:
The Finally Have Brows trio consists of the Ultra Fine Eyebrow Pencil to brush and fill in your redhead brows. Then use the Volumizing gel to tint, condition and fluff. Lock it all in with the Longwearing to tint, tame and lock. The results will be natural-looking, gorgeous redhead brows.
The Finally Have Lashes trio consists of three mascara shades: Red-y for Lashes Perfectly Auburn Redhead Mascara, Brown With a Splash of Red: Perfectly Brown Mascara, and A Full 180: Perfectly Black Mascara.
Finally Glossy® Shine & Luminosity Shampoo for Redheads:
Introducing the first product in our Finally Glossy® hair line! It’s a special shampoo to help strengthen, shine, and add hydration to red hair. This clean formula is formulated with Vitamin B3, olive oil, coconut oil, and green tea.
Rock it like a Redhead!
If you’ve ever tried to get the perfect photo, you might know what a struggle it can be. Sometimes your skin looks washed out or your red hair doesn’t look as vibrant. Fear not! We’ve got a few tips on how to get the perfect redhead photo. From shooting to editing and everything in between.
1. Find Your Lighting: One of the biggest struggles for those of us with fair skin is looking washed out in photos. The best way to avoid this is to have good lighting. Direct sunlight might make your hair look amazing, but it will probably wash you out. Additionally, fluorescent lighting might make your skin look dull and sickly. Opt for natural light that’s bright but not direct. Ring lights are all the rage right now because you get perfect adjustable lighting right at home!
2. Be Aware of the Colors Around You: Another thing that can wash you out or throw off the coloring is the colors around you. Be aware of the colors of your clothing and surroundings. Having too much dark color in the photo will make you look ghostly. Balance out colors with lighter more neutral tones to let your hair be the main focus.
3. Use Your Camera Settings: A great way to ensure you get a good shot is to use your camera’s focus and pinpoint it on your skin. Since it’s usually one of the lightest things in the picture, it will help to keep you from being washed out or overexposed. There are so many helpful tips on TikTok and YouTube! Search #cameratricks and you’ll find helpful/easy video tutorials like this:
@khemric Simple Photo Trick! 📸 #mobilephotography #phototips #videotutorial #shotoniphone #iphonephotography #nyc #justvibing #newyorkcitycheck #photoinspo
4. Lighten & Brighten: Most high-quality photos are taken with a ton of light. You might not always have access to that much light, so if your photos are looking a little dark or dull, brighten them up. Just be careful to adjust exposure too much. Brightening photos will also help to brighten up the colors and make them look more professional. Use your iPhone or download the Lightroom App for even better quality. Here’s another great tip:
@sienna.and.i Try settings in the Lightroom app for bright photos. #photomagic #lightroompresets #photographytricks
5. Enhance Only The Colors You Want: It might be tempting to up the saturation to enhance your hair and the other colors in the photo. This can work, but be careful it doesn’t mess with your skin tone or make things look oversaturated. A great way to avoid this problem is by using the app used above: Lightroom. You can pinpoint colors and enhance the orange and red in your hair while turning down things like yellow to make white pop more or enhancing your surroundings.
6. Play with Temperature: As you play with saturation and adjust your colors, be mindful of how warm or cool the photo is running. If your photo is feeling too warm, turn the temperature down, and if the photo is running too cool, add some glow by adjusting the temp to the warmer side.
Ready, set, pose! Your red hair will thank you. Rock it like a Redhead!
Ever wonder why freckles appear and become more prominent in the sunny months?
Freckles appear when melanin builds under the skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color. The more melanin in your body, the darker your skin will be.
Some people are more genetically inclined to get freckles. This has to do with the two types of melanin that the body produces. Those with darker hair, skin, and eyes usually produce eumelanin, which means they are less likely to develop freckles. Those with lighter skin and blonde, red, or light brown hair usually produce pheomelanin which makes them more likely to develop freckles.
The human body produces melanin to protect your skin from the sun. That’s why people tan when they are in the sun. That’s also why freckles tend to appear or be more prominent after sun exposure. Think of this process as your skin’s attempt to protect itself from further sun damage. This is why freckles often fade in the winter, then darken in the summer, when there’s more sunlight.
So that’s why your freckles might come out during the summer months and fade during the winter months. Freckles are unique and not harmful to the body, however, increased sun exposure is harmful to the body, so be sure to wear your SPF, cover-up and visit your dermatologist for skin checks!
Rock it like a Redhead!
Zuii Organic Flora Luminising Creme is carefully blended with Green Tea, Chamomile Extract & Bamboo Juice to create an unparalleled shine that melts into redhead skin – eliminating grease and oil with each application. A favorite in the Summer Deluxe H2BAR Box and now available for sale in the How to be a Redhead shop, it is an essential goodie for every redhead routine. It provides an instant organic glow within seconds. Here are four ways to use this certified vegan multi-use product:
Once you’ve completed your skincare routine, moisturized and applied SPF, apply a small amount of the luminising creme on your face and neck. Rub it in with your fingers for a sheer glowy no-makeup look.
Add a gentle glow to your makeup look by mixing a pump of luminising creme in with your foundation, CC cream, or tinted moisturizer. Apply as you normally would with a makeup brush or sponge.
Pop a little luminsing creme on the eyelids to prep your eyes for a full shadow, or wear it alone to add a subtle glow for a fresh dewy look.
Top off your makeup look with some luminising creme along your cheekbones and high points. Built on it with powder highlighter for a more dramatic look or wear it alone for a simple sheen.
Rock it like a Redhead!
If you’re a natural redhead, you’ve probably been told to never dye your hair. When you have a hair color that others pay big bucks to achieve, people treat it like a sin to dye it. While I agree your natural red hair is so beautiful and doesn’t need any enhancements, I also know changing or enhancing your hair color is a form of self-expression. In the modern day world of self-exploration and experimentation, it’s okay to dye your red hair. Here are some tips if you want to go this route:
If you’re looking to enhance your red, or just change up your look a little without getting rid of the red completely, try getting highlights or lowlights put in. A well-trained hairstylist can help you give your natural red hair dimension and play up your gorgeous ginger locks.
There are plenty of semi-permanent dyes on the market. This will allow you to try out a new color without committing to cutting your hair or dealing with growing out. Semi-permanent dyes fade over time and you’ll be right back to red, as long as you don’t bleach it.
Technically, this isn’t dye but it can enhance your red or even make it a different shade of red! Try a clear gloss to enhance shine or a colored gloss to give your red hair a different dimension.
READ: 7 Glosses for Redheads
At the end of the day, it’s just hair. You can cut it, dye it or even shave it off and it will grow back. If you want to try a new hair color, do it! Your red roots will always shine through and you can always go back to being red if you choose to.
Rock it like a Redhead!
Every redhead has been called some sort of nickname because of their vibrant hair color. Here’s a round-up of 11 redhead nicknames we’ve heard over the years. Drop a comment below and let us know your favorite (or least favorite redhead nickname):
It’s not very original, but “Red” seems to be the go-to nickname most redheads get called. “Big Red” is a close second and grew into popularity in 2000 when the cheer flick in Bring it On featured the nickname.
Some redheads hate the nickname ginger, while others love it. It’s more popular in the U.S. as a nickname than in other countries.
Mostly an old-timey nickname or pet name.
Probably one of the most hated nicknames among redheads is “carrot top”, yet people seem determined to use it anyways.
A less popular yet still fitting name for someone with red hair is: cherry.
This nickname is usually referring to one of 3 things: Little Orphan Annie from Annie, Anne from Anne of Green Gables, or Raggedy Ann from the Raggedy Ann books/movie series.
Love it or hate it, it’s kind of true. We aren’t afraid to let our spicy personalities show!
A nickname that most redheads and some redheads get called as kids. For many, it’s not their nickname of choice.
This play on the scrumptious cookie and our fiery hair is kind of a cute one if you don’t mind the ginger part in it.
Just don’t…we shouldn’t have to say anymore. Don’t do it. Erase it from your vocabulary.
Fuego means “fire” in Spanish. Many redheads love this new nickname!
Rock it like a Redhead!
We love a good hack! Once you enter the world of TikTok, it can consume you but can also give you great tips. Here are 5 TikTok hair hacks from redheads themselves, so you can see how great the styles look with red hair:
Some days you don’t want to deal with your hair, but throwing it in a plain ponytail doesn’t really give you the look you want. Here’s a no-fuss glam ponytail you can do in seconds.
@yourfriendlindsey Dressed up Ponytail #cute #hairstyles #hairtutorialsvideo #howto #easyhairtutorials #foryoupage #redheads
We’ve all struggled with our hair to make the perfect messy bun, well struggle no more! Here’s how to get the perfect messy bun every single time.
@kinsley.monroe Reply to @desirae.buck Heres a bun tutorial. #bun #redhead #tutorial #messy #finalsweek
Claw clips are super popular right now, and they look adorable and effortless! But…if you’ve ever tried to put one in, it’s not always as easy as it looks. Here’s are 4 different ways to use a claw clip:
@bexdoeshair 4 Claw Clip Hairstyles ✨ #hair #hairstyle #hairtutorial #clawclip #longhair
No heat hair is a game-changer, so here’s an overnight hack for getting bouncy voluminous curls without damaging your red hair. Influencer, @scarlettohair, uses robe curlers to create this look.
@scarlettohair Forever my go to heatless curls using robe ties! Posting so it’s not so far down on my page ❤️ #heatlesscurls #robecurls
If your ponytail is looking flat, use this hair tie trick to add more volume and bounce.
@organizedchaos522 A pony tail but make it cute✨ #hairtutorial #curtainbangs #iluxx #ponytail #hairtiktok #SHEINcares #foryou #styletips #fyp #redhead @iluxxstore
Rock it like a Redhead!
Ever wonder what a normal day looks like for a member of the royal family? Well, fellow redhead, Sarah Ferguson “Fergie” has dished all the deets. Fergie is the Duchess of York, ex-wife of Prince Andrew (son of Queen Elizabeth), which makes her the Queen’s ex-daughter-in-law! Fergie is mom to Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. Since their 1996 divorce, Prince Andrew and Fergie have remained close over the years and continue to live together at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
In an interview with The Times, The Dutchess walks us through her day-to-day life as part of the extended royal family.
“Fergie rises early, around 6:30 am to start her day. She likes to kick things off with an hour of meditation. She rarely misses breakfast, because she considers it the most important meal of the day. Her breakfast usually consists of soft-boiled eggs, toast, and a tangerine. One thing Fergie does daily is to check in with her publisher. She’s an author as well as a royal and a public figure. She likes to keep in shape and works out when she has the time. Fergie unwinds with a glass of burgundy, a little binge-watching of a movie or show, and her guilty pleasure…skittles.”
Royals, they are just like us! Take a scroll through some of Fergie’s most famous photos from past and present. She’s always showcasing her natural red locks:
Though they had a falling out before Princess’ Diana’s death, the Duchess of York (Fergie) and the People’s Princess were often thick as thieves, and they made it their mission to rebel against the strict orders of the crown.
Rock it like a Redhead!
