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Redheads: How to Dress Like a Celebrity This Season

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to start getting your wardrobe ready for the season by embracing vibrant shades of fabric and thin, comfortable fabrics that express your redhead personality.

There are hundreds of options when it comes to summer dresses, but there is no need to splurge to achieve the look you desire. Although your favorite celebrities, like Christina Hendricks, Amy Adams and Isla Fisher, might look incredibly glamorous in their expensive regalia, you can have their style for a fraction of the price.

Here are 6 tips on how to look chic for cheap:

The options are almost limitless and with enough patience and the right attitude, there’s no reason why you can’t match find inspiration from your favorite (redhead) celebrities this season. Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

Photo Credit: Kara Kochalko,  © How to be a Redhead

Redhead Celebrities

Science Says: If You Have Red Hair, Then You’re Related to Julianne Moore

..Well, not just Julianne Moore. You’re also related to every other person who carries the variants of the red hair gene.

A company called ScotlandsDNA claims all people with the red hair gene can be traced back to the first person with that feature; meaning all people with red hair are at least loosely related. And when they say “loosely”, that means very loose. Generational gaps of hundreds of thousands of years typically do not constitute being “related” but you get the point.



The study is claiming every single person who carries one of the variants of the red hair gene is a “direct descendant” of the first person who had it and therefore, all redheads are related.

Many articles are stating all redheads are linked to the comedian, Carrot Top, but we think it’s a lot more fabulous to state that all redheads are related to the talented and beautiful, Julianne Moore. Don’t you think so?



Comment below with your thoughts! Rock it like a Redhead!

 

Hair

Hairstyle Appreciation Day: 5 Looks to Enhance Your Red Hair

Today is the day to be thankful for hairstyles that express who you are because it is Hairstyle Appreciation Day. Redheads should not only be grateful for hairstyles, but should also give thanks that they have red hair and can rock the best hairstyles on the planet.  Most hairstyles show off all of the highlights and dimensions of red hair color and attracts the eye, which is why you’ll see a ton of redheads in hair magazines, television, movies and advertisements.

On Hairstyle Appreciate Day, give thanks for your red locks and rock some of these awesome hairstyles that will enhance your look:

1. Classic Twist:

The French twist is a classic up-do. This classic hairstyle fits any face-shape, but can work especially well if you have medium to long hair. This will allow you to personalize this classic do and make it your own. Redheads have exquisite porcelain skin, and this classic style allows you to showcase your fair and elegant shoulders. To achieve the classic twist, gather your hair at the nape of your neck and begin twisting your hair. Roll your twisted hair upwards and then tuck inwards. Secure your French twist with several bobby pins. You may choose to tuck any loose ends into the twist, or allow them to gather at the top of your twist.

2. Modern Bun:

Many redheads have beautiful eyes, and a high bun with bangs is a great way to bring attention to your eyes.To achieve this modern bun, style your bangs as you normally would. Next, gather your hair into a high ponytail. After securing your ponytail with an elastic, twist your hair around the base of your ponytail until you fully roll your hair into a bun. Secure the coil with u-shaped bobby pins. To give your hair more volume, without teasing, start off with a high ponytail. Take a pair of socks you don’t wear anymore and snip off the toe ends, Place one sock into another, then grab the inside of the sock and roll outwards. Continue to roll outwards, until you create a donut shape. Take your donut shaped socks and secure it around your high ponytail. Then wrap your hair around the sock as you normally would for a regular bun. Secure the ends with the u-shaped bun. Adjust your hair around the sock until no remnants of the sock show through.

3. The Fishtail Braid:

This braid isn’t a French braid — meaning it shouldn’t start at the top of your head. Instead, it’s best to begin braiding just above the ear. The best fish tails start with thoroughly combed hair. Prep hair by brushing hair from root to end, work out knots from the bottom of the strands upward with a fine tooth comb. Follow these instructions for the best fishtail braid for redheads. 

4. High Ponytail:

There is nothing like a high red ponytail to attract others eyes and give  you that big boost of confidence! Simply flip your head over and use a brush to comb out any knots on the top and bottom of the head. Gather the hair into a ponytail and secure with an elastic. Secure any loose hair with redhead bobby pins and use a tiny bit of hairspray to secure the ‘do.’

5. Wear your hair down, loose and natural- and Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

 

Photo Credit: Kara Kochalko,  © How to be a Redhead

Get The Look

Bella Thorne Sets Bar for Prom Attire – 8 Tips for Redheads

Most redheads experience the same frustration during prom season. Some blondes and brunettes begin planning the big evening with tanning sessions, discussion of “non-redhead friendly” makeup ideas and shopping for gowns that match their personal skin tones. On the other hand, redheads have to take an entirely different approach and opt for sunless tanners and makeup that complements their vibrant red hair and prom dress. Just take Ms. Bella Thorne as an example of this! Don’t let your prom night be a a fuzzy memory with slight flashbacks of terrible makeup and questionable dresses.

Get your prom-ready look with these tips and tricks, redhead style:

1. Half the battle for a redhead is finding the dream dress. It can take some extra looking, but some good advice is to go with “redhead friendly” colors. Joan, from the hit show Mad Men, always rocks beautiful colors to make her red hair pop. Check out her beautiful looks and if you’re in a pinch, green is always a fantastic choice.

2. It is so important to have flawless, healthy skin and nothing makes a woman feel more better, so keep it glowing with these tips.

3. As brunettes and blondes hit the tanning booths to get their glow, redheads should always be safe and choose an at home sunless tanners like these, or find a local airbrush salon. Make sure to apply the tanner 3-4 days before the big event, so it looks natural and doesn’t stain your beautiful dress.

4. Makeup is one of the most crucial steps for prom season because it can make or break your look. Redheads must know what makeup looks best with their dress and hair and able to communicate with a professional makeup artist about what you are comfortable experimenting with, such as a bright red lip or thick eyeliner. All redheads should turn to a lip color that was created for redheads,the Whip Hand Cosmetics EmpoweRED and GlamouRED Lip Palettes from the How to be a Redhead Collection. Also, use these 8 Redhead Commandments For Long Last Makeup-– so you continue to look polished and glamorous all night long!

5. Accessories are a great addition to every dress and earrings are super trendy this season. Check out what earring trend matches your look.

6. All redheads want to make sure their red hair is vibrant and healthy the night of the big event. One of the best ways a redhead, natural or ‘by choice,’ can bring life back to her hair without dying it is with color depositing shampoos and conditioners. Want to go the all-natural route? Try using peppermint!

7. Wondering what shoes will make your outfit pop? See the spring shoe trends for redheads!

8. The morning of prom, most girls are racing to their salon appointments to get the perfect hair do. Choose some of these hairstyles to make your red hair stand out even more. 

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Style

Kentucky Derby Fashion Inspiration

For one weekend in the spring, celebrities and fans alike flock to Louisville, Kentucky for an American tradition known as the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby is a hub for fashion and notoriously famous for the large statement sun hats. The hats are definitely the center of attention and although most of the hats worn at the Kentucky Derby are not fit for everyday use, you rock some of these fun hats this spring season:

1. 1920 Flapper: Peacock feathers 1920’s flapper style is still a contemporary look for modern day women. Feather peacock pieces in hair are gorgeous on their own, but when paired with red hair, it is an unforgettable match. Opt for hair pieces that clip into the hair or simply attach it to one of your favorite hats for a unique look.

2. Fedora: Although “The Fedora” is generally thought of as menswear, it is actually the opposite. The fedora, going way back to the late 1800’s originated from a play, as a fashion item for women. Soon after though, beginning in the 1910’s it became a fashion staple for men. Luckily for both sexes (and for redheads), the fedora today is deemed acceptable wear for both parties. It is a truly timeless look for redheads and colors like black, brown and grey are best because they match all outfits and compliment red locks.

3. Floppy: Day or night, fall or spring. From running errands around town to shopping to brunching with friends, this is one accessory that can accompany you just about everywhere. The floppy hat will pull together your look and give it a classic feel. It is best paired with maxi dresses, leather jackets, and wavy red hair.

4. Bold Colors: Red, purple, blue or green are fantastic choices for redheads. Make sure to amp up your makeup, wear your hair down and wear a neutral outfit since all the attraction should be on your hair and bold hat!

5. Statement: Unlike a full size hat, a small hat does not encompass and grip onto your whole head, so it needs some extra help to stay in place. Some small hats come equipped with combs, or you can use a bobby pin to secure it to the head. They are fun accessories to pair with an outfit for a special occasion.

Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

Carmina Alvarez

Redheads: Fabulous Glam Nails in 7 Easy Steps

By: Carmina Alavarez

We are all busy redheads. We have our careers, families and numerous activities. All women know that the number one thing that makes a look complete is well manicured nails. But, sometimes, waiting for nail polish to dry may seem like an eternity and if we do it in a rush, we run the risk of ruining the manicure. Luckily, the perfect solution for gorgeous and professional looking manicure is here: the famous Nail Polish Appliqués.

This trend has become so popular that almost every big nail polish brand has an appliqués line. They are specially cut and designed in a nail form, so they can fit the curve of your nails perfectly. They fit on long or short nails, and have a very light nail polish smell.Remember, this aren’t stickers, this are made with super thin layers of nail polish and once applied, look like a professional manicure at its best. And, one of the many perks of appliqués is that they are water-proof and last up to 7 days without peeling or chipping.

There is no more need for base coat and top coat. It’s a simple easy process with fantastic results and the colors and designs aren’t boring either. At How to be a Redhead’s Rock it like a Redhead event in New York City on March 16, 2013, one of the sponsors hosted a nail polish appliqué booth. Redheads had the opportunity to choose colors based on their red hair and/or personality! 

Here are the quick steps to walk you through the appliqués process:

What you need:

Buffer Block.

A Nail File.

A Top Coat (optional)

It’s very easy and it won’t take much time.

Step 1:  Remove any polish on your nails.  Wash and dry your nails.

Step 2: Buff your nails with the Buffer Block, to get a smoother and clean surface.

Step 3: Select the appliqué that fits each nail according to size.

Step 4: Place the appliqué on your nail, from the cuticle to the edge of your nail.

Step 5: Press softly to ensure the appliqué perfectly sticks to your nail.

Step 6: Fold the excess of your appliqué and file it, to get the perfect nail shape.

Step 7 (Optional) : Apply a thin layer of Top Coat, to get a glossy finish.

Wondering how to remove the appliqués when you are ready for a new look? Regular nail polish remover!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

Hair

How To Tame Thick, Fiery Red Locks

Updated: November 2nd, 2023

You love your wavy, thick red hair, but the frizzy fly-aways you get when you brush those curls or the puffiness during humid months? Not so much.

Redheads have fewer hair strands than any other color. Each red hair strand is thicker, which makes it appear that redheads have more hair. Learning to embrace and work with thick hair can be an ongoing love-hate relationship, especially when the weather heats up and frizz comes into play.

Hair can be complicated. Think about it, it’s made up of three layers and thousands of cells. But the reason it gets frizzy is pretty simple. The big problem, celebrity stylist Rona O’Connor, who has worked on celebrity redheads like Debra Messing, Blake Lively and Bella Thorne, said, “Frizzy hair is often drier and naturally tends to absorb moisture from humid air. But, thanks to the use of great products, you can get your red hair under control in no time.”

Here are 11 quick hair tips to get your red hair silky and gorgeous in no time:

1. Use a Shine & Luminosity Shampoo.

If you are looking for a way to keep your red hair shiny and healthy, 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.

2. Use a microfiber hair towel while drying.

When drying your hair opt to use a microfiber towel! Introducing the How to be a Redhead Soft Microfiber Hair Towel for Redheads. Because wet hair is at its most vulnerable, this custom microfiber towel gently and carefully absorbs moisture from your red hair and dries it quickly, all while protecting it from stretching and breakage. This design is uniquely shaped to wrap all of your hair securely (no matter the length), with an elastic strap to comfortably keep things in place. Your hair journey starts here, redheads.

3. Blow dry some of the moisture out of the hair before tackling it with brushes. 

Let your hair air dry about 50% before blow drying. Your hair will still be damp but you aren’t overdoing it with the heat.

4. Use an anti-humectant to create a protective barrier against humidity.

The anti-humectant will keep hair from reverting in humid weather. Try Aveda Brilliant™ Anti-Humectant Pomade.

5. Get it thinned by your hair stylist. 

Embrace layers. They can lighten up your thick hair to make it more manageable and give it movement.

6. Invest in a keratin treatment.

This in-salon hair treatment will smooth and shine your frizzy, thick hair.

7. Use anti-frizz styling products. 

We love a good anti-frizz product to apply after showering and before styling. Try Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream or VIRTUE Un-Frizz Cream (featured in an H2BAR Box!). 

8. Rinse your hair with cool water. 

The cold water helps to seal the hair cuticle, making it lay smoothly.

9. Cleanse your hair with a shampoo and conditioner for thick hair.

Make sure it’s sulfate-free, too! We love Puretanica Cool Bliss Mint Shampoo and Conditioner – featured in an H2BAR Box!

10. Leave a little conditioner on your ends.

This will help to condition and soften the hair. Leave the conditioner on your hair for an hour or opt for an overnight process. We love It 12-In-One Amazing Leave-In Treatment. 

11. Try different hairstyles.

Rock a thick braid, low bun or ponytail. The possibilities are endless!

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Tell us about your thick red hair! Comment below. Rock it like a Redhead!

Confident Lifestyle

Put a Spring into your Skin

By: Jacqueline Arthur 

Spring is finally starting to make an appearance across the pond here in the UK. (You took your time Spring, but I forgive you!) If, like me, you’re a redhead who rocks a fair complexion, I’m sure you will know the toll that winter (if you live in colder climes) can take on your skin.

Redheads, it’s now time to say goodbye to drab and hello to fab!

It’s time to give our skin a pick-me-up, and nurse it back to health after a few months of it feeling sorry for itself, and trying to battle against the bitter elements….And even if you do not have a fair complexion, Spring is still a great time to breathe new life into your skin, and give it a well-deserved pamper.

Spring is the season for re-birth. Here are the top tips for breathing new life into our skin, and get it ready for spring!

1. Hydrate 

This is probably the best way you can get your skin back on track. Make sure you drink lots of water because it will not only hydrate your skin, but will help you get on the right track to an overall healthy lifestyle. So get glugging.

Make sure you moisturize your skin. This will help keep it soft, supple, and extra hydrated. Pick a moisturiser that is suitable for your skin type, that isn’t too heavy, with ingredients that are kind to skin. And if your moisturiser has SPF too, well, that’s just fantastic! Try: Simple “Kind To Skin” Hydrating Light Moisturizer. 

After hydrating and moisturizing, give your skin a mini-pamper and give it some breakfast so that it is prepped, ready for the day ahead. I am a huge fan of The Body Shop “Vitamin C Skin Reviver“. The Vitamin C helps to enhance your natural glow and helps smooth out any dry areas of the skin; because a ghostly, flaky face in the morning is a big “no-no”.

READ MORE: 5 OILS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR REDHEADED SKIN

2. Always Use Protection

Now that it is getting warmer and sunnier, it is time for us ‘reds’ to really amp up our skin protecting regimen. Wearing sunscreen is of ultra-importance to protect our skin from those pesky UV rays, and thus, prevent it from looking aged before its time.

REDHEAD RULE: Try to go for a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 25. If you are very fair, go for a higher SPF. Remember, having sunburn is not fun… and not sexy!

READ MORE: JUST FOR REDS: THE FOUR BEST SUNSCREENS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

3. Wear a Mask

Redheads deserve a pamper every now and there is no better feeling than smoothing on a face mask that is feeding your skin bringing it back to life.

Opt for a face mask that will work against your skin issues. If you have dry skin, go for a mask with hydrating properties. If, like me, you suffer from the odd skin eruption, go for a mask with soothing, and zit-battling ingredients. Most importantly, invest in a product with natural ingredients. If a mask has a list of ingredients that you cannot pronounce and do not recognise, don’t take the risk. We ravishing reds need to look after our skin, so steer clear from harsh ingredients and properties.

If you’re unsure about what product to go for, get out there and ask. Explain what your skin type is, and what results you want to see. Even better – buy your cleanser and mask together. Go for products that work in harmony for the same end result and you’re on to a winner. I did this, and my skin has looked the clearest it has in ages!

If you have problem/combination skin, try LUSH “Mask of Magnaminty.” Apply it 1-2 times a week.

4. Go for Greens

Go for a healthier diet, packed full of bright colors. Fruits and vegetables are jam-packed full of vitamins and minerals that will help feed your skin and keep it healthy. Spring is a great time to kick old habits, so throw out the junk food, forgo the fizzy drinks, and swap these for a fridge full of fresh produce. You don’t have to turn into a chef overnight. It could be just a case of swapping that naughty chocolate bar for a banana, and changing that can of fizzy drink to a bottle of water.

If you do like to cook, take the opportunity to try out new food and recipes. Throw dinner parties for friends and family, and  take some of your redhead fire and put it into your food. You’ll be amazed at what a change in diet will do for you. Not just for your skin, but for your body too!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Hair

Is Rachel McAdams’ Red Hair Inspiring You To Try The Trend?

Hollywood is red hot this spring thanks to a new cast of redheads: Rachel McAdams, Dianna Agron, Megan Fox and Elizabeth Olsen are among the latest stars to dye their locks the fiery hue.

Rachel McAdams commented on her new red locks, “Why not red?…It was one of the last colors I hadn’t tried, so I thought I’d give it a whirl. My mom’s a redhead!”

If you’re thinking of taking the red plunge, here are some expert tips to help you decide if red is right for you!

1. Try on a red wig that looks as natural as possible and have fun with it. Does it compliment your skin tone and your personality? If so, it may be a go!

2. Show a picture (or two) to a professional hairstylist. He or she will be able to look at your skin tone, eye color and lifestyle to help you choose the best red. You’ll also get great advice on how to prevent fading with your tone of red since it will fade fast. Use products like Pureology’s Reviving Red Hair Care System and learn easy ways to naturally keep your red hair vibrant. These tips are also fantastic for natural redheads!

3. Once you go red, it is important to keep that color for a while. If you go back too soon, it will damage the hair.

4. Don’t do an at-home box color because out of all the hair colors, it’s the most challenging to make it look natural (especially if you have blonde in your hair).

5. Once you’re a redhead, turn to How to be a Redhead for all your redhead needs!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Hair

A Redhead’s Guide to Sun Protection

By: Rachel Moffett

Want more advice? READ: FUN IN THE SUN 101

Rock it like a Redhead!

Carmina Alvarez

Dress Like the Celebs – 4 Spring/Summer Color Trends for Redheads

By: Carmina Alvarez

A redhead’s attractiveness in vibrant colors can not be denied; from jumpsuits and dresses to blouses and accessories, bright colors will make you and your red hair pop.

This spring season, all redheads must embrace bold hues and make the most out of this wildly vibrant trend:

 

 

Photo Credit: Kara Kochalko,  © How to be a Redhead

 

Makeup

Six Redhead Friendly Mascaras Every Redhead Needs

Updated: September 12, 2023

It may seem absurd and a little unnecessary to have more than one redhead friendly mascara (let alone six!) in your makeup bag, but I swear by each of the following because they all work great for unique redheaded features.

READ: The Best Hypoallergenic Mascaras for Redheads 

Here are the six best mascaras that a redhead can rock:

1. Finally Have Lashes: The Red-y for Lashes Perfectly Auburn Redhead Mascara, Brown With a Splash of Red: Perfectly Brown Mascara, and A Full 180: Perfectly Black Mascara are all clean formulas with an optimized hourglass brush to glide through lashes, separating and coating them with gorgeous shades. Formulated with sensitive redheads in mind. Made without alcohol, gluten, GMO’s, oil, paragons, phthalates, silicones or talc.

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Finally Have Lashes is new & improved! With a new brush, updated formula + new H2BAR Extension Technology®, curl, lift & lengthen your lashes with a sensitive-friendly formula. Two new shades are introduced to the line so you can expand your selection of redhead mascara. Shop the Finally Have Lashes line now

2. Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes in So Black: This is my go-to date night mascara.  No matter what I do, it never clumps and gives me a doe-eyed appearance and it works great with a sleek liquid line swept across your top lid.  For a night out, I trust So Black for a more dramatic look. It is never too much next to my freckled, fair skin.

3. Covergirl Outlast LashBlast Volume Blast Waterproof in Black: Summer is the time to rock the natural look, but as the freckles start to pop up (a sign that summer is creeping into full gear), my eyelashes start to fade more and more into my face. Before a day of relaxing at the pool or beach, a flick of some LashBlast Volume Blast Waterproof mascara is as essential to me as my SPF45 and sun hat.

4. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: If you’re looking for extreme volume, then this is your go-to product. One application of this collagen-fueled formula will leave you begging for more. One coat and lashes are full, defined and stretched to unbelievable lengths. Two coats and they’re reaching unbelievable heights of drama. Three coats and you’ll believe in magic.

5. Clinique Lash Building Primer: A lash primer is a must-have in every coppertop’s makeup bag.  The same way we care for our porcelain skin with a daily SPF (or so we should!), our lashes need a little boost too.  Their fair nature makes most want to cake on layers of dark mascara, but a quick brush of Clinique’s Lash Building Primer sets you up for lash success.  It creates the perfect palette to sweep on minimal layers of your favorite mascara and still get the same dramatic effect.

6. Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils: This is a luxurious mascara that is a true investment. Exaggerate your lashes with shocking volume because of the amplified helix brush with a twisted cut that provides instant excess volume on the lashes, with effortless application. It is a beautifully creamy formula to cover each lash evenly, for a thick and lustrous fringe. The effect will not only enhance your red hair and complexion but give you a newfound feeling of empowerment and confidence.

What is your favorite mascara? Share below & Rock it like a Redhead!

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