By: Carmina Alvarez
Earring Trend for 2013 – Four Red Hot Celebrity Looks
Redheads: How to Apply Eyeliner
Redheads, eyeliner can be perplexing. Should you go for a dramatic look? Do you wear liquid or pencil? Or, do you use eyeshadow for eyeliner?
1. Applying Liquid/Pencil Eyeliner:
Deciding to use liquid or pencil is simply a preference. Some like a pencil because of the “smudge look;” although, many women enjoy liquid eyeliner because it’s more “set.”
To apply either liquid or pencil, make sure you have a steady hand and line your eye from the inside of the eye in an outward direction in one big single sweep. Immediately, your eye will emerge large(r)!
READ: Eye Makeup: Tips for Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Brows and More
Tip #1: After applying the liquid liner, wiggle some liner ON the lashes, by the lash line. The result should not be a line; however, it should come as a thin line at the root- this will add a more dramatic look!
Tip #2: The number one rule when applying eyeliner is to have a thin line on the inner rim of the lids. If you use a pencil, make sure it is always sharpened!
Favorite liquid eyeliner: stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner – Micro Tip, Intense Black
Favorite pencil eyeliner: Urban Decay Heat 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Collection
2. Applying An Eyeliner With Eyeshadow:
This is a great recommendation for travelers or people who travel with their makeup a lot because all you need is an eyeshadow palette for eyeshadow and eyeliner.
Starting with a bare eye, apply a light facial powder over the eyelid and using a dark grey shadow (or color of your choice), brush it on the eyelid. Once this is done, it is time to apply your amazing eyeliner.
Damp a liner brush with a bit of water and then dip it into the eyeliner color of your choice. It is best to go with black or brown. But, if you’re daring, you can opt for greens and blues.
Hold your skin tight and using #1 as a reference, apply the eyeliner outward the eye starting from the inside corner.
Favorite eyeshadow palette: Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Eyeshadow Palette
WATCH how to apply a pencil liner on your upper lid using SKINN Cosmetics Blue Eyeliner from the H2BAR Box:
Rock it like a Redhead!
6 Ways To Take Care of Your Redhead Skin
Love your skin!
Updated: May 21, 2020
If you are a redhead, there’s one thing you should take particular care of above everything else: your skin. Here are 6 ways to take care of your sensitive, beautiful skin:
1. Look for fragrance-free and hypoallergenic cleansers, toners, makeup and moisturizers.
Cleanse, tone and moisturize with gentle products every day. Search for products with “clean” ingredients like chamomile, azulene, bisabolol, allantoin, lavender, camphor, calamine, rosemary, thyme, aloe vera etc.
2. Prevent sun damage with the use of sunscreen.
Get into the habit of applying sunscreen or a lotion with a minimum SPF 30 for daily protection. Try an oil-free facial sunscreen if you concerned about the oil of the sunscreen clogging up your pores.
3. Gently cleanse your face.
Opt for a and don’t clean so much you dry your skin out. Wash with lukewarm water and rinse with cool.
4. Moisturize morning and night.
Find the right lotion for you. Opt for a light moisturizer in the morning and a thicker moisturizer in the evening.
5. Live a healthy lifestyle.
Eat a healthy diet that includes many fruits and vegetables. Reduce stress when possible and drink lots of water.
6. Embrace your skin!
Be proud of your freckles and rock them.
Rock it like a Redhead!
Neutrals for Red
What you need most when wearing these colors is confidence and here are some easy ways to build it and get use to you looking fabulous in any color (especially light colors):
Rock it like a Redhead!
Redheads: 5 Beauty Tips to Conceal Rosacea
April is Rosacea Awareness Month. Rosacea is a common yet poorly understood dermatological disorder of the face, neck, chest, back and arms which causes unflattering and unwelcome redness of the skin, visible blood vessels, and in extreme cases, pimple-like bumps, and redness of the eye’s sclera.
It is a condition that most commonly affects redheads; this is because of the fair and sensitive nature of our skin which leaves us prone to inflammation and unwelcome reactions brought on by “triggers”. Although the true cause of Rosacea is yet to be discovered, numerous scientific papers have been published and a way to prevent it, taken from a holistic approach, has been uncovered and proven to work.
If you have rosacea, you should avoid triggers such as hot foods, red wine and stay out of the hot sun; have a good skin regimen and eat right.
But, what happens when you accidentally eat something hot, or are at the beach with your friends and have a sudden flare-up? How do you conceal the rosacea? More than 76 percent of rosacea sufferers report that their skin condition has lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and many of them even avoid public contact or cancel social engagements.
Makeup can be a woman’s best friend, but if you have rosacea, you need to be extra diligent in choosing your products. Most redheads (with rosacea or not) are already accustomed to being super picky about products; making sure they do not have heavy perfumes and that they are designed for sensitive skin.
The right beauty products can not only help reduce the redness and bumps caused by rosacea, they can also minimize irritation and soothe skin.
1. Prime your face and problem area.
Apply a primer with silicone to smooth over wrinkles and pores to create a gentle barrier between your skin and other makeup.
Try: Becca Blacklight Priming Filter
2. Use clean tools.
With rosacea, it is super important to have clean makeup and applicators to keep from further irritation. It is best to use brushes rather than sponges because sponges are more difficult to clean.
Try: Clinique Makeup Brush Cleaner
3. Think dewy.
Use a gel or cream foundation and concealer. These products are so much more moisturizing than powder, which can settle in fine lines and on top of flakiness on the skin, making it seem more pronounced.
Try: IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Compact with SPF 50+
4. Be easy on the eyes.
Many people with rosacea also experience symptoms in their eyes (redness, itchiness, gritty sensation) so it’s best to use very mild products. Avoid liquid eye liner and waterproof mascara. Liquid eyeliner tends to run and waterproof mascara is very difficult to remove without having to use chemical based makeup remover.
Try: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-in-1 Mascara
5. Have confidence.
Taking care of yourself means carrying forward even if you are in the midst of flare-up. Spend extra time on your hair and outfit so that you feel confident about the rest of your look.
Rock it like a Redhead!
The 6 Best Frizz-Fighting Hair Products for Your Red Hair
Updated: November 2nd, 2023
When the temperatures rise, all it takes is just the tiniest bit of moisture for your red hair to pouf up toward the heavens. Here are the best frizz-fighting hair products you need in your red life:
1. Privé Smoothing Solution
This moisturizing smoothing cream (featured in the Winter Deluxe H2BAR Box!) was made for redheads. Its incredible formula combats frizz for super straight or defined curly styles.
2. Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioning Treatment
This is an oldie but goodie for one reason: In three minutes, your red hair is soft, smooth and non-poofy.
3. Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo
Is your hair thin? Then, opt for a less heavy, silicone-free shampoo. It is infused with frizz-fighting molecules developed by scientists that are just as effective and lighter than its silicone-based brethren.
4. Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion
Most women have over-processed hair, which tends to be a frizz magnet. This product has a great ingredient, argan oil, that tames and keeps red hair frizz-free.
5. How to be a Redhead Soft Microfiber Hair Towel
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.
6. Virtue Labs Virtue Polish Unfrizz Cream
Using your hands, work a quarter-sized amount of this unfrizz cream into your clean, damp red hair from roots to ends. Blow dry for a smooth finish or air dry to enhance your natural texture. (Seen in the May 2018 H2BAR Box)
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.
Keep frizz-free & Rock it like a Redhead!
Banish The Root of All Evil
Approximately 75% of women color-treat their hair.
The average cost to get your hair colored by a professionalist is $100.
Colorists advise women to get their roots touched up every 4-6 weeks.
You do not have to be a mathematician to crunch the numbers – it’s a whopping $1,200 investment! That’s equivalent to the cost of a cruise to Punta Cana! (If that’s your cup of tea).
World-renowned hair guru Rita Hazan who has created the signature looks of stars such as Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Carmen Electra and many more has come out with a revolutionary quick fix to this sitch. Root Concealer in Red is an aerosol spray that temporarily conceals unsightly roots to lengthen the time in between colorings.
The pinpoint applicator makes use simple and accurate for even the slightest hint of your natural roots. It is conveniently fast drying, water and sweat resistant and will not stain clothes.
This root reviver is safe to use on all hair types as it does not contain parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or dyes.
After being vigorously tested at Hazan’s 5th Avenue Salon in New York City, this product receives the root of all evil stamp of approval.
Rock It This Spring: Top 5 Statement Necklace Trends for Redheads
By: Carmina Alvarez
It doesn’t matter if you are a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl, a classic style girl or a super glamorous girl, everyone can rock a great necklace (or necklaces) to amp up their look. With spring now here, it is clear that the biggest necklace trend is the statement necklace: a rich, bold and colorful piece of jewelry. But, remember: keep the rest of the look simple so the necklace can pop! Another recommendation is to keep your hair out of your face in a bun, a braid or an half-up do, so the necklace canbe the focus of attention.
Here are the top 5 statement necklaces to keep an eye out for:
Rock it like a Redhead!
Spring 2013’s Most Wearable Fashion Trends for Redheads
Here’s our guide to the top 5 most essential and wearable trends from the spring runways. Pick up one or two of these ideas and you’re set for the season. It’s that easy, redheads!
1.Fun Shorts: Slouchy, cool-girl shorts were all over the New York runways this season. If “baggy” isn’t your style, opt for a pair of fun shorts that expresses your personality.
2. Shorts Suits: If you buy one thing this spring, make it a shorts suit. Mix, match, do whatever makes you feel comfortable.. and maybe even match it with a Mickey Mouse t-shirt to spunk up your look.
3. Black and White: This color combination is one of the best classic looks for a redhead and was seen at the Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Jason Wu runway shows. It is appropriate to wear year-round, easy to pull off at every budget, and sleek enough to work at the office or on date night.
4. Statement High-heels: Want to add a runway feel to your everyday basics? Pick up a pair of spring’s OMG-worthy high heels. Add in some big jewelry, too.
5. Bold Stripes and Colors: Take spring’s big, bold, uncomplicated stripes for a spin and pair it with fun colors, like yellow (yes, redheads looks GREAT in yellow!). . Bonus: You’ll definitely be able to wear this look for seasons—even years—to come.
Rock it like a Redhead!
Photo Credit: Kara Kochalko, © How to be a Redhead
7 On-The-Go Essentials for the Run-Around Redhead
By: Jacqueline Arthur
8. More items:
Tissues (for nose-related issues, tears, and a makeshift makeup applicator)
Chewing (to keep minty fresh)
WANT MORE ON-THE-GO BEAUY INFO? READ: QUICK MAKEUP TRICKS: THE 4 MINUTE FACE
What are your on-the-go essentials? Rock it like a Redhead!
Photo Credit for Main Photo: Kara Kochalko, © How to be a Redhead
The 8 (Redhead) Commandments of Long-Lasting Makeup
Redheads spend so much time finding the perfect makeup for their skin and hair, so don’t we all want it to stay on as long as possible? Here are the 8 redhead commandments for long-lasting makeup:
1. Take the time to Prime: Applying a primer is an extra step that’s incredibly worthwhile because it is packed with silicone, which prevents the oil on your skin from breaking down your makeup. Tip: Before you apply any other makeup, smooth a primer all over your face, including your eyelids. (You can find primers created specifically for the lids, but a face primer will also do the trick if used sparingly.)
2. Exfoliate: Think about it, makeup sitting on flaky skin will flake off. Use a gentle microbead scrub, or even just a washcloth, to buff away any dead cells.
3. Do Not Over Moisturize: Beautiful skin is hydrated skin, but rich moisturizer will make your makeup fade very ,very quick. The solution? Before applying primer and the rest of your makeup, use a light moisturizer (it shouldn’t be so thick that you can’t see through it) and try to avoid the T-zone area that trend to get oily.
4. Less is More: The more makeup you apply, the more there is to slide and smear.
5. Waterproof Eye Pencils: Even on the inner rim of the lower lashes, these pencils deliver pigment that won’t slip away.
6. Get Rid of Your Lipglosses: Lipgloss does not stay on long because of its texture, so a good tip is to fill in the entire lip with long-wearing lip pencil! Then, pat over a thin layer of lipstick over it. Your lips will look moisturized for hours and hours.
7. Finish Your Look with Powder: For indestructible makeup, colorless loose powder should always be the final step. Too much powder, though, will create a chalky finish. Apply it softly with a fluffy eyeshadow brush and hit it on the the nose, chin and the center of the forehead where makeup tends to disappear.
8. Leave Home Prepared: Always leave room in your purse for your “redhead friendly” items! Bring a lipstick for touch-ups, blotting tissues to get rid of shine and some loose powder to finish off your look.
Rock it like a Redhead!
How to Wear the Whip Hand Cosmetics’ How to be a Redhead Lip Palettes
By: Rachel Moffett
As a redhead, it can be difficult to find makeup that doesn’t clash with your gorgeous red hair. That’s why the How to be a Redhead founders, Adrienne and Stephanie Vendetti, teamed up with Whip Hand Cosmetics to create two lip palettes of pretty shades to complement your red hair.
There’s the EmpoweRED™ set for daytime and the GlamouRED™ set for night. While all of these colors would be beautiful any time you wanted to wear them, many women are still too timid to wear bold lip colors. Some are simply unsure of when it’s appropriate to wear certain lipsticks. Instead of fearing a bold lip, grab the EmpoweRED and GlamouRED lip palettes from Whip Hand Cosmetics and How to be a Redhead and keep these tips in mind.
Oh.. and want to know one of the coolest parts? Each lip palette comes with a premium Stilazzi travel lip brush for application!
EmpoweRED
Don’t let anyone tell you it’s unacceptable to wear lipstick to the office. A little color on the lips is perfectly okay for a day at work! However, the colors that are suitable for your office will really depend on the type of job you have. To play it safe, stick with a light wash of color. Try the pink or coral shades from the EmpoweRED palette. Both lip cremes will give your lips some color, creating a polished look, while still being professional. There’s nothing like a little color on the lips to make you really feel, well, EmpoweRED in the office.
Grabbing coffee or having a lunch date with a friend? Why not go for the most classic lip shade there is… Red! Redheads should never be afraid to wear a red lip, especially when you have such a beautiful red lip creme. It’s sure to complement your hair and your skin! Plus, when is a red lip ever a bad idea?
If you have errands to run, any of these shades would be a great option. But why not go for something bold and try the darkest shade the EmpoweRED palette has to offer? Lipstick will give you a little extra confidence while you’re out and about and it’ll be a great way to help you feel more comfortable wearing lipstick if it’s something you aren’t used to.
GlamouRED
The red lip creme from the GlamouRED palette for nighttime is perfect for a date night. It’s classic, sexy, and chic! A red lip registers as a neutral, so it’ll work with anything you wear! Your date won’t be able to keep his eyes off your lips!
Going to a formal party or attending a work event? It’s best to keep things classy and simple. Try the red or peach lip cremes from this palette. These shades are bold without being overpowering and they’ll still be appropriate for the most formal of events.
A night out with your girls is the perfect time to experiment with your look. Try something fun like the gold or orange shades from the GlamouRED palette to really stand out from the crowd. Even better? Slip into a little black dress and let your lips (and your red hair!) be the center of attention.
How would you wear the lip cremes from the EmpoweRED and GlamouRED palettes?
