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How to Rock Knitwear This Fall Season

Club Monaco is teaming up with M.Patmos to release super-cute knitwear and a redhead model is the face of the collection. Loose knitwear is very trendy this season and looks great with red locks. Make sure to stick with “redhead friendly” knitwear color choices, like cranberry, burnt yellow and grey. To amp up your look, pair with colorful jeans and fun, patterned accessories. Here are other top knitwear ideas for your red life:

Rock it, ladies!

 

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Fashion Stylist Tips For DIY Halloween Costumes

Hillary Cooper is a full-service personal stylist for women and men in New York City. She loves to refresh wardrobes by helping women achieve an amazing look. She is giving inspiration to all redheads looking for a chic, stylish outfit with a flare and said “Every redhead should have an unexpected look this Halloween!”

Here are her tips:

1. Redheads look great in color! Wear a lot of red; red lipstick, turtleneck, even leggings. Play up the color and rock it because Halloween is the only time of the year that you can wear red from head to toe.

2. Jewel tones- purple, navy, emerald green- are very trendy this season and looks gorgeous on redheads. Find a fabulous jeweled toned costume or create your own with a vintage dress and jeweled shoes.

3. The right shade of yellow looks fabulous on redheads; who didn’t love Julianne Moore’s Dior princess dress at the Emmy’s this year?  Re-create it this Halloween.

Rock it like Halloween, Ladies!

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How to Get The Precise Ponytail

By: Guest Writer, Kristin from Latest-Hairstyles.com

The semi-polished, precise ponytail is a great look for the fall season. Whether you’re at the office or at a cocktail hour, a ponytail worn “right” can be as chic as the sleekest chignon.

Renowned celebrity stylist and Latest-Hairstyles.com contributor Sherri Belanger shares great advice on how to achieve this coveted autumn trend:

 What You Need:

-Brush

-Hair tie

-Lightweight hairspray

1. Flip your head upside down and brush your hair forward to remove any tangles.

2. Grasp your hair together before flipping back up. This pony can sit in a way that if pulled too tight, will pull your eyes and give you an instant facelift (If you wanted it!).

3. Smooth the hair into the hair tie.

4. Once hair is secure, tug on each side of your ponytail to tighten it and spread your hair.

5. Spray your flyaways with a lightweight hairspray, like Kenra Design Spray 9.

“If you’d prefer more volume around your hairline,” Sherri notes, “you can gently tease the crown of your head and also tease the sides (the hair between your ear and eyebrow) vertically before flipping your head upside down, then follow the same styling steps.” 

READ MORE IF YOU WANT A FUNKIER PONYTAIL

Sherri also recommends freshening up any summer color dulling with Davines Alchemic Red Shampoo or L’Oreal Paris Professional Red Clover Shampoo. “Don’t be afraid of the red coloring of the shampoo,” says Sherri. “It will really enhance your hue and add serious shine to your red tresses.”

Go ahead and take your pony from a summer mess to autumn perfection with these simple styling steps. We can’t wait to see you wear it!

 

 

 

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Peppermint: The New Remedy for Keeping Red Hair Vibrant

By: Carmina Alavarez

Redheads, natural or “by choice”,  are always trying to find products to keep their red hair vibrant and beautiful without the use of dye or heavy chemical based products. My hair went from fiery red to dark auburn and it was not until I introduced peppermint to my hair regimen that my red locks have become lighter and brighter!

Peppermint not only pumps up color, but it also smells beautiful and leaves you feeling refreshed and full of shine; not to mention, peppermint also stimulates hair growth and cools the scalp.

Here are the best “redhead friendly” peppermint hair options:

1. Peppermint Oil:  This oil is very strong, so it is recommended to be used very sparingly. Mix 2 tablespoons of peppermint oil in 1 cup of water. Heat the mix on a stove or the microwave for a couple of minutes and let it to cool. You can place the mix on spritz bottle and spray your hair while it’s wet or you can add the mix to your regular shampoo and conditioner.

2. Teatree Mint Shampoo & Conditioner by Organix: These products are fantastic because unlike the above peppermint oil concoction, this shampoo and conditioner are beautifully packaged and ready to use! The product leaves red hair looking vibrantly red and super healthy.

3. Squeaky Green Shampoo Bar by Lush:  Don’t be afraid of the presentation of this item because it comes in a bar form. It cleanses the hair just like liquid shampoo and because of its peppermint and chamomile ingredients, it’ll bring out the natural highlights you never thought you had.

4. Squeaky Green Shampoo Bar by Lush:  This is the “greenest” shampoo you’ll ever see! It contains fresh garden mint, spearmint oil and peppermint oil. With these amazing ingredients, you can only imagine how beautiful red hair will look and feel.

Keep your hair beautifully Red! 

Makeup

Oxblood Fall Fashion: A “Redhead Friendly” Trend

The color oxblood, a dark brownish-red color, is all the rage this Fall! It may come as a surprise, but the color looks great with redheads because the color has deep cranberry tones in it that compliments ivory skin and red hair. Don’t only rock this color with fashion, but with beauty products too!

Tip: It is important that redheads rock this color sparingly because a little goes a long way. For instance, rock a great oxblood eyeliner and lay low on bright lips.

Will you be wearing oxblood this fall?

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How Redheads Should Wear Boots of Varying Heights

A reader recently asked, “Hi Adrienne & Stephanie! Would you please feature an article in the future on redheads wearing boots? Specially what type looks good for redheads of different heights. I’m 5’4″ and often struggle with the long or short boots that look good on me…Would really help me shop!” 

Here are the top tips on purchasing the right boot and how you should style your look:

Over the knee boots: These boots must only be worn over fitted pants. Also, if you happen to be on the shorter side, over the knee boots may actually make you look shorter.

The mid-calif/knee boot: This option is great if you’re wearing long skirts, dresses and fitted pants.

The ankle bootie: Given that every woman’s goal is to look as long and lean as possible, there is one solution, ankle-height boots. Make sure the pants you’re wearing fall straight from the widest part of your hips and the hem should fall midway down the boots heels. If you’re wearing straight leg jeans, ankle booties are a great option too.

If you’re in a pinch, the ankle bootie is the best option for every body types and height. But, remember that choosing the right boot does not have to depend on your height or body type, but how the look is styled.

Rock it like a Redhead!

 

Photo Credit: GIVENCHY

Hair

The Ten Redhead Commandments

1. Thou Shalt Rock Their Red Hair Everyday: Redheads are unique, rare and beautiful and should always Rock it like a Redhead! 

2. Thou Shalt Have Confidence Inside & Out: Even celebrity redheaded Julianne Moore has admitted to being bullied about her appearance by schoolmates, but now says she has grown to love being different. At a young age, redheads quickly discover that red hair causes men and women to gawk and adore the color! All redheads should embrace and find confidence within themselves because they are redheads. In fact, so many women want to feel like “sexy” and “powerful” and opt to be “redheads by choice.”

3. Thou Shalt Have Fun with “Redhead Friendly” Colors: Nothing makes red hair pop more than beautiful greens, blues and purples.  Have fun with pops of color and experiment with different tones against your hair and skin.

4. Thou Shalt Keep Skin Moisturized and Healthy: Redheads are known to have sensitive, fair skin which is why they they should keep special care of it. Always keep skin moisturized, use a “redhead friendly” skin regimen and drink lots of water!

5. Thou Shalt Not Forget to Wear Mascara: Natural redheads are typically born with very light/ blonde eyelashes. Always make sure to give definition to the eye and face with a few swipes of mascara!

6. Thou Shalt Never Leave The House Without Sunscreen: Sunscreen should be a redhead’s best friend! Redheads have very light, ivory skin and it’s essential to keep it safe and wrinkle-free. Make sure sunscreen is in all makeup and hair products before walking out the door in the morning.

7. Thou Shalt Attend the Rock it like a Redhead Event on March 16, 2013: How to be a Redhead is hosting the world’s first-ever beauty and fashion event for redheads! It is going to be a monumental, extraordinary event in New York City and not one redhead can miss it. Get Details here on the scheduling of the day and how to get your ticket!

8. Thou Shalt Buy “Redhead Friendly” Beauty Products: Redheads must be very careful when purchasing beauty products because many items are full of chemicals that will hurt the skin and hair. Opt for hair products that are sulfate free and beauty products that are as natural as possible. Always looks at the ingredients on the packaging of products the same way you would when you’re shopping for food in the grocery store; your skin and red hair will thank you! Remember, all products on HowtobeaRedhead.com are tested by a natural redhead for a maximum of 10 days and deemed “redhead friendly” or not. Read how we do it here. 

9. Thou Shalt Always Honor Those Special Freckles: Redheads are not only blessed with gorgeous hair, but freckles too! Never cover them up because they are truly beautiful. Stephanie, Co-Founder, of How to be a Redhead said, “I have so many freckles on my face. When I was younger, I always wanted to cover them up and purchased so many products to make my skin look freckle-free. Then, one day I realized that my freckles are beautiful! The minute I embraced them, people around me did too. I get compliments every single day for my freckles and red hair!”

10. Thou Shalt Believe That Being A Redhead is More Than a Hair Color, It’s a Lifestyle!: It’s How to be a Redhead’s motto and for a reason: it perfectly describes the life of a redhead. Red hair has many stereotypes, but many redheads will agree that having red hair is a fun, feisty, spontaneous life. When people meet a redhead, most assume that they’re headstrong, yet fun! Many “redheads by choice” say that the minute they go “red,” their entire life changes.

Rock it like a Redhead!

Hair

ASK RONA: I want to dye my hair red but it never turns out right. Help!

QUESTION: Hello Adrienne & Stephanie! I have wanted to dye my hair red for years and I tried a few times but it never really turned out right. My hair is very blonde right now (naturally, I am a brunette) and I was hoping you could tell me what the best way to about this is. I am very fair with blue eyes, so I think red hair would look great but I don’t know what to ask for/if it will even work since my hair is so blonde and colored!!- Molly

ANSWER By: Rona O’Connor: Hi Molly! The reason your red may not have turned out well in the past is because when you have light blonde hair and a bit of light brown; the light blonde will always absorb a vibrant shade of red and could cause an undesirable red glow that doesn’t suit you. Because of your natural hair color, if the chosen red is lighter, it would have to be adjusted to the root area as that part of the hair absorbs differently than the mid-shaft to the ends of the hair. My advice is to see a colorist that is experienced in coloring redheads. Search for a colorist that knows or has a reputation for coloring red hair because there is a lot of knowledge needed to create great red hair. When you see your colorist, make sure to take a picture of the red your desire and talk with him/her about your budget for maintenance because red on light blonde hair will fade more quickly. Hope this helps!

 

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

Makeup

Three Easy Steps for a Flawless, Healthy Looking Complexion- Redhead Style

Redheads know all too well that delicate complexions have some “special needs”, especially when it comes to pigmentation. Are you one of the many redheads that wants a flawless, yet natural look year round?  Here are a few great products, tricks and techniques that every redhead should know about when applying makeup:

1. Blue undertones are naturally occurring in every skin tone, especially under the eyes. But, because a redhead’s complexion is fair, blue pigments are prominent on most areas of the skin. To play down any blue undertones in the skin, never opt for a heavy foundation that will mask your freckles and natural coloring; instead use a light concealer or tinted moisturizer with a yellow-golden base to embrace your completion and simply even out any uneven, blue undertones. Product Recommendation: MAC Studio Moisture Tint has a yellow base that neutralizes blue undertones and offers good coverage that will even out skin tones without looking too heavy or fake. It is a great product for redheads because it is not a super heavy base and will not disrupt sensitive skin.

2. Redness can also be an issue with pale completions, but attempts to conceal the redness will makeup usually makes the skin look pale and waxy. What can be done? Believe it or not, when used correctly, a tiny bit of sheer-colored bronzer can actually tone down redness. Product recommendation: Josie Maran Argan Bronzing Powder has delicate pigments that are perfect for ivory skin and never looks too dark or streaky. Instead, it gives a sheer look that creates a gentle, healthy flush of color.

3. Most redheads cannot wear liquid foundation because the texture usually irritates the skin. To achieve all-day coverage, try a sheer, translucent powder. Product Recommendation: Bare Minerals Mineral Veil. This light, oil free powder minimizes pores, absorbs oil and blends perfectly into even the lightest  redheaded skin tones.

With these simple steps, you can create the look of a flawless completion to enhance your natural redhead beauty. Get ready for the compliments!

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Rockin’ Redhead Costumes for Halloween

Halloween is fast approaching and it’s time to decide how you’re going to let your ravishing red locks be an important part of the costume. Here are top four rockin’ Halloween costumes for redheads to honor this Halloween!

1. Princess Merida from Disney’s Pixar, Brave:

All you need is a long dress, an amateur archery set and style your red hair in ringlets. Presto! You’re Princess Merida.

READ MORE ON HOW TO GET PRINCESS MERIDA’S LOOK

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2. Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas:

With some creative makeup, a flat iron and an old, calico dress from a thrift store any redhead can channel Sally.

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3. Jessica Rabbit: 

Simply buy a strapless gown, dye it red (if it isn’t already), paint your lips crimson and glam it up with classic Hollywood waves for an instant Jessica Rabbit costume. Hello, gorgeous!

Jessica Rabbit & Roger

4. Ariel:

What redhead hasn’t been told, “You look like Ariel from The Little Mermaid!”  This lovely redhead can easily be imitated by wearing a bikini top and getting creative with a long skirt. Add some shells, iridescent jewelry and the look is complete.

Ariel & Prince Eric
Ariel & Prince Eric

Make the most of your red locks this Halloween by paying homage to a ginger icon and Rock it like a Redhead!

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Celebrate National Apple Month With Redhead Style

October is National Apple Month! National Apple Month´s mission is to increase apple industry sales, and to enhance consumer awareness and usage of apples and apple products. So, when you’re purchasing your next colorful red or green apple, why not grab inspiration from its color for your wardrobe and overall look?

Red is a favorite color for many redheads, but don’t stop by just rockin’ the color on your head- amp it up in beauty and fashion, too. For lipsticks, choose bright, deep reds with “bluish” tones because it compliments most red hair and complexions. A great choice is Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani. Also opt for bright red nail polishes, jeans, hair accessories and purses! Tip: Never wear too much red and remember, less is more. If you wear a red lip and a red accessory, you shouldn’t wear the red jeans, too.

Green is one of the most complimentary colors for redheads! The color perfectly enhances red hair and ivory skin while still giving a pop of color. There are so many different shades of green and it’s easy to mix and match greens in your outfits. If you aren’t sure which green to pick for your next look, simply take inspiration from your apple!

Keep beautifully Red!

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6 Best Hair Masks For Dry, Damaged Red Hair

Updated: March 23, 2020

Dealing with dry, damaged red hair? Want to give your red hair a little TLC? We rounded up our top six ‘redhead friendly’ hair masks for damaged red hair.




1. Arvazallia Hydrating Argan Oil Hair Mask and Deep Conditioner, $13

Featured in a past H2BAR Box, this popular hair mask will repair, restore and strengthen weak, damaged and overprocessed hair. 

 

 

2. Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask, $36

Formulated with Briogeo’s unique NOVA Complex, this mask provides an optimal blend of transformative nutrients from B-vitamins, natural oils, algae, and biotin to replenish damaged hair to a shiny, healthy-looking, and lustrous state.

 

3. oVertone The Remedy, $27

This colorless hair mask will leave your red locks feeling softer and smoother. Great for all hair types and curl-friendly.

 




4. Marc Anthony Grow Long Anti-Breakage Hair Mask, $8

Blended with hydrating Avocado & Argan oil, this affordable deep conditioning mask helps improve texture and manageability by infusing proteins back into dry, weak, & damaged strands.

5. It’s a 10 Haircare Miracle Hair Mask, $21

Made from linseed, almond, oat and apricot extracts, this hair mask works to detangle, restore, soften, smooth and defrizz. 

 




6. Kerotin Renewal Mask, $19 

We fell in love instantly with this reconstructive renewal mask from Kerotin, a hair brand featured in the February H2BAR Box. Infused with Keratin and nutrients to repair and rebuild elasticity.

Rock it like a Redhead!