Angelica F. is from Suriname, South America where the main language is Dutch and finding a redhead in this part of the world is very rare. As she was growing up, she was seen as the “weird one” because everyone in Suriname is tan with dark hair and features. Once she got older and wiser, she took on a new confidence about her natural hair and people began looking at her differently. When people notice her now, they love her individuality and her red hair! She is so proud to be a redhead and wouldn’t want to change one thing about her appearance.
For some, leather pieces only signify rock n’ roll and bad boy bikers, but this season, leather is the one of the best fashion options for redheads. Whether it’s faux or the real deal — leather jackets, pants, skirts, vests and dresses have turned the “biker chic” look into one of the biggest trends.
Leather is super versatile and comes in a large variety of colors. What redhead wouldn’t look fantastic in a deep green leather jacket?! From girly to rocker, here are tons of inspirations for your fall outfits:
Hairstylist Jenny Balding styled the hair at 5:31 Jérôme SS14 debut collection during New York Fashion Week. One of the models for the show was not only a fashionable redhead, but rocked the most effortless, beautiful hair.
“This look compliments red hair because the hair swoops over and enhances her gold highlights,” Balding told How to be a Redhead. “The perfectly disheveled texture enhances the movement and shadows within her red hair.”
4. Sweep over to one side in a loose manner and this will create a deep side part.
“This look was strictly created for the SS14 531: Jerome collection, so the products I used may be stronger than an every day look because it’s for a fashion show. For a daily look, I love to use the Redken Curvaceous line because its brilliant for all types of wavy and curly hair. One of my favorite products in the line is the Redken Wind Up Reactiving Spray because it’s perfect for misting all over to create a voluminous effect, ” said Balding.
At New York Fashion Week’s Costello Tagliapietra show, manicurist Deborah Lippmann created a chic nail polish look on a redhead model and it caused quite the splash. Lippmann commented for BellaSugar, “The woman is finished. She’s definitely a woman, not a little girl.”
Want to know how to get this nail polish color? Lippmann layered two nail polishes. First, she applied ‘Waking Up in Vegas’, a gray with blue undertones. Then, she added a coat of ‘Fashion.’ Lippmann said, “With this look, we can make it look great on everybody.”
Mixing nail polishes can be really fun and can give you a chance to express your individual personality. Remember this trick: Pick a base shade, a color that is close to that one you are trying to achieve, and then use other colors to pull it in whatever direction you want the color to go.
Want a closer look into the Deborah Lippmann nail polishes used and other “redhead friendly” nail polishes you can blend together? Read below!
In New York City, street fashion is everywhere. Women (especially redheads!) express their individual personalities with their own touch of color, fabric and textures. New York Fashion Week has had many of us consumed with New York fashion trends, but it all comes to an end today. Now, we must look to other cities for more street fashion inspiration.
During the first weekend of September in the city of Breda, in the Netherlands, is the Redhead Days Dutch summer festival. Activities during the festival are lectures, workshops and demonstrations which are aimed specifically at redheads. The festival attracts attendance from 50 countries and an expected 20,000 redheads attend each year.
This year, Breda was colored bright red and blue. Red because of the thousands of redheads who gathered from all over the globe and blue because it was the chosen color for this year’s dress code. As I wandered through the streets, I found some fabulous ladies who rocked “redhead friendly” blues with their gorgeous locks:
ROMY: For this special day of the year, she chose a casual/trendy look. Her blazer with matching fringed top and basic jeans made her red hair pop! Her white Birkenstocks are the perfect finishing touch.
DESIREE: She was covered with blue! The three items she chose – a chiffon top, basic trousers and velvet pumps – were seamlessly connected in one cobalt colored outfit. Desiree said, “My skin is very pale, but when I wear blue it gives me a radiant look.” And indeed it does! In its simplicity, this outfit really highlights her curly red hair.
ANTJE: She was dressed in a midnight blue pencil skirt with a light blue blouse that was accented with puffed sleeves. “Normally I am more of a green fan,” Antje said, “But I also like blue because it brings out my blue eyes.” Due to the lighter toned blues she chose, it gave her a sophisticated look. To finish it all, she elegantly pinned her red hair up. Antje definitely rocked blue like a classy redheaded lady.
DORINE: A redhead often wears blue because she believes it will suit her well. Dorine said, “I love every shade of blue from dark navy to baby blue. However, as you can see, I prefer darker blues.” The combination of the midnight blue skater dress with a cognac belt and bag, and liver-colored boots create a casual look which perfectly match her red locks.
MARISSA: Marissa chose to play it cool by combining a bright blue sleeveless dress with the color black. Notice the silver details in the jewelry, jacket and the zipper of the dress that complete the “biker look.” Marissa said, ‘This is actually my favorite dress. So, finding the perfect outfit for the Redhead Days was rather easy for me this year.”
ANJA (left) and MIRANDA (right): They chose to keep the summer theme in their outfits with powder blues and whites. Miranda stated that she normally does not wear blue because she thinks it is too harsh. For this occasion, however, she rocked the leather jacket. Another great detail is Anja’s scarf which completes the outfit. Both ladies succeeded in combining several shades of blue and created fabulous outfits for the annual Redhead Days Dutch festival.
1. Secure two redhead bobby pins on opposite ends of elastic.
2. Smooth hair back into a ponytail and hold with one hand.
3. With free hand, secure one bobby pin on a vertical angle to the left side of the ponytail and wrap the elastic around the ponytail clockwise until tight, then secure the other redhead bobby pin.
4. Next, take a small section of hair from the bottom of the left side and spray it with hairspray.
5. Wrap it clockwise around the ponytail spritzing with hairspray with each new layer until the hair is wrapped securely.
To turn this classic look into an chignon updo:
1. Roll the ends of the hair under and up until they meet the base of the perfect ponytail.
2. Tuck chin down to create tension & secure the rolled ends into the base of ponytail with bobby pins on a vertical upward slant.
We are all busy redheads with hectic jobs, countless tasks and for some of us, various school activities. It’s important that we always look our best and by keeping these basic must-have products in our bag, we’ll be ready for any last minute meetings and get togethers. If you love to keep your beauty basics at arm’s reach and look presentable in a second, here is the list of the “redhead friendly” basics you can’t leave behind at home:
Kiehl’s BB Cream Actively Correcting and Beautifying with SPF 50
And the reason why Beyonce wanted her to have red hair:
If you’ve watched a Beyoncé performance in the last seven years, then you’ve seen Ashley Everett, the fierce redhead next to Queen B on stage.
Ashley was a prospective Juilliard School student at the age of 17, but changed her path in life when she instead decided to accept Beyonce’s offer to dance back-up. Seven years later, she is Beyonce’s lead dancer and there is no looking back.
How to be a Redhead sat down to chat with Ashley before she took off to South America for the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. From redhead beauty tips to her incredible work ethic, she talked about it all:
H2BAR: How did you dance career begin?
AE: I tell everyone that I have been dancing since I was in the womb! I started taking ballet at 2 1/2 and never stopped. I really liked it and as I started getting older, I started doing hip hop and jazz. I grew up in a small town and there weren’t many opportunities, so at 16 year-old, I moved to New York City. I lived there for 5 years and that’s where my career started to take off. I auditioned for Beyonce and the rest is history.
H2BAR: What inspired your signature red locks?
AE: Beyonce asked me to go red! I wanted to go red anyway, but I was afraid to take the plunge. Beyonce wanted some variety on stage and when she heard I was thinking of going red, she thought it was a great idea. Everyone on stage was a brunette and now my red hair adds some pop! I’ve had red hair since 2009 and don’t plan on changing it anytime soon.
H2BAR: You travel a ton! What are your favorite hair products to bring on the road?
H2BAR: Your skin always looks flawless. How do you keep it looking so good?
AE: I use Jergens products because it keeps your skin soft and smooth. For my face, I use Jergens Natural Glow Face Daily Moisturizer because I don’t tan my face. The tint in the moisturizer gives my face a glow.
H2BAR: What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from working with Beyonce?
AE: Beyonce is really inspiring. She’s so successful because that’s all she knows; she works hard and keeps going. I work with her so closely and if she isn’t happy with something, she keeps going. She never settles. Beyonce has inspired me to work hard and follow my heart.
H2BAR: What is your favorite Beyonce video?
AE: Well, I guess “Single Ladies” is one of my favorites because it did so well. Shooting it was such a process! It was exhausting. I loved the way it came out and I am so satisfied with the result. I also love “Ego” and “Girls” because they are powerful.
H2BAR: What advice do you have for aspiring dancers?
AE: I always wanted to dance and I knew I could do it as a career. I worked hard EVERY DAY. Growing up, I was at dance classes when my friends were at the pool. For anyone that is up-and-coming with a dream, you need to work hard for it and stick to it. And always remember that dreams really can come true. I also recommendtaking a ton of classes and train in many different styles because it will open many opportunities. When you aren’t dancing, go out and meet people. Sometimes, it is all about who you know, but you have to have the talent to back it up.
H2BAR: Do you have any artist you would like to work with?
AE: I would love to work with Justin Timberlake.
H2BAR: Why do you love your red hair?
AE: Having red hair has given me a boost of confidence because it has drawn a good type of attention, which is a blessing. It’s fun! I enjoy the brightness.
Want to see more photos of Ashley kickin’ it on stage with Beyonce? See the slideshow below:
See the famous “Single Ladies” video below. Ashley is the dancing queen to the right of Beyonce:
Veronica Yankowski is a celebrity photographer who has shot Dina Manzo from the Bravo TV show, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and was recently featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine for her boudoir photography.
She is known as “The Redhead Photographer” and everyone around her recognizes and loves the confidence that oozes out of her. She has red hair ‘by choice,’ but has channeled her inner redhead and has a message for all redheads who feel insecure about themselves, “I wish natural redheads knew how special their hair is! Red hair is portrayed by others as immediate confidence. In fact, I think I should have been born a redhead because it suits my personality and skintone. I have been a redhead for 13 years and will never turn back.”
Veronica shared four tips for building confidence:
1. “Confidence comes with age and experience. I didn’t feel as confident at 20 as I do now. Some things just don’t bother me like when I was younger. For the younger girls, you will grow into your skin more and more with age.”
2. “I haven’t predicted anything in my career. It is my goal for my work to be global and reach women of all ages. The lesson here is, you need to role with the punches because not everything will go as planned. Continue to work hard, believe in yourself and when the time is right, magic will happen.”
3. “Be comfortable with who you are and you will be happy.”
4. “Don’t spend too much time on the things you don’t like about yourself. Instead, focus and celebrate the good qualities about your personality and talents. I always suggest that natural redheads tell themselves over and over again, ‘I have awesome hair. I have awesome freckles!’ If you use this trick, you’ll begin to believe it and others will then love your natural qualities too.”
As children across the country lament at having to return to school this month, it’s also the perfect time for redheads to take a cue from the prep school handbook and style our wardrobe with these fall essentials:
Varsity Blues:
A Little Plaid Never Hurt Anyone:
Lace ‘Em Up:
Stripes:
There’s something different for every redhead out there and whether you like to dress chic with an athletic twist or classic “prepster,” remember to always Rock it like a Redhead!
Redhead celebrityJoanna Cassidy is winner of three Golden Globe Awards, a Canadian Screen Award and a two-time Primetime Emmy Nominee. The famous redhead actress has appeared in hundreds of television series and movies. She is known for her roles in “Blade Runner,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?,” “Six Feet Under” and the current hit, “Bones.”
Off-camera, Joanna is devoted to her art (painting, sculpting) and is a dedicated animal activist as well as golfer and antique collector. She presently resides in Los Angeles with her dogs.
She sat down with How to be a Redhead to discuss her successful career, red hair and beauty secrets.
H2BAR: Did you always know you were going to be an actress?
JC: No, not at all. I wanted to be a scientist or an artist. I sort of strolled into it from modeling, which is funny how it all started. I came to Los Angeles and in between modeling chores and occasional commercial gigs, I began working as an actress and was cast in many roles; some being Steve McQueen’s thriller “Bullitt” and my first co-starring role opposite George C. Scott in the offbeat comedy caper “Bank Shot.”
H2BAR: What do you love most about being an actress?
JC: The fun times on set.
H2BAR: You must get your hair and make-up done on set a lot. What is your go-to makeup and hair look while you are on and off set?
JC: Makeup is heavier on set for digital cameras and that’s why I have to wear a lot more. At home, I go very natural and never wear base makeup.
H2BAR: In some roles you play a blonde and others you play a redhead. How do you switch up your makeup for each color?
JC: When I am back to my natural red roots, I choose darker red lipsticks.
H2BAR: On the hit HBO TV series “Sex Feet Under” you played the feisty Margaret Chenowith. You worked with two other redheads on set, Lauren Ambrose and Frances Conroy. Tell us about that experience!
JC: I loved all the redheads on that show! Both Lauren and Frances are wonderful actresses and are very passionate.. it must be because of their red hair [Joanna jokes].
H2BAR: What “redhead friendly” color is found most in your wardrobe?
JC: Indigo blue.
H2BAR: What products are a must for your everyday life?
JC: It’s a tough question! It’s a toss up between “Six Feet Under” and “Call Me Fitz” which is on HBO in Canada. In “Call Me Fitz,” I play this outrageous mother and it’s a really fun role.
H2BAR: What is one makeup product that you will buy over-and-over again?
JC: As all redheads know, filling in the brows is a must and Maybelline has a great selection of brown eye pencils
H2BAR: What’s in store for you for the remainder of 2013 and 2014?
JC: I am quite busy! I have two films coming out and “Bones” just renewed its ninth season which will premiere on September 16, 2013. I also have an independent film that will be released in 2014.
H2BAR: Why do you love being a redhead?
JC: I have natural redish-brownish hair and the color suits my eyes very well. I am a redhead! It’s my personality. It’s all of me.
H2BAR: What advice do you have for women who want to be an actress like you?
JC: My advice is to be good and be persistent, but most of all, you have to be good.
