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Is Color Analysis Flawed for Redheads?

A Deep Dive on Why Color Analysis is Confusing for Redheads

You’ve probably heard of color analysis, also known as color consulting or color profiling. You may remember it when it was popular in the 80s or just learning about it due to its major resurgence on TikTok. Color analysis analyzes your skin tone, undertones, eye color, and natural hair color to determine which color palette is most flattering for you. It involves identifying whether a person has warm, cool, or neutral undertones and recommending a palette of colors that enhances their appearance. This analysis can be used for choosing clothing, makeup, hair dye, and even interior design elements to complement the individual’s natural features.

For a redhead, color analysis takes into account the unique combination of hair color, skin tone, and eye color that often accompanies red hair. Typically, redheads have fair to medium skin with warm undertones, and their eyes can range from green to blue to brown.

Many redheads may receive the results that earthy tones like rust, olive, and mustard can complement their hair color and warm undertones best. Additionally, jewel tones such as emerald green, sapphire blue, and deep purple can also look stunning. If you haven’t seen the viral Instagram post about redheads wearing emerald green, click here. And watch how many color analysts classify redheads:

However, a recent Reddit post in r/coloranalysis brings up the idea of color analysis being flawed for redheads.

The post reads: “I’m starting to think that color analysis just doesn’t work well for redheads. Everything I’ve read immediately lumps us into autumn, or occasionally spring. The photos they use are always copper hair and blue eyes, with peachy skin, but the most common eye color for redheads is dark brown, auburn hair can be cool, and our skin is often pink. Mine is and I look awful in autumn colors. My best shades are royal blue, bluish purple, and charcoal grey. Are there any other redheads out there who believe they are cool?”

Since red hair hair is warm-toned, there’s a natural misconception that all redheads have warm undertones. But redheads can have any undertone. However, according to some color analysis consultants, a natural redhead cannot have fully cool undertones in the world of color analysis because the warmth from their hair doesn’t line up with a fully cool palette. In our opinion, this excludes a whole range of color analysis options for those redheads.

A commenter on the post explains, “When they say natural redheads won’t have a fully cool undertone, it doesn’t mean they all have a fully warm one, either. It does indicate a degree of warmth.” This is why redheads with cool undertones would be more likely to be classified as neutral-cool-toned than just cool-toned.

But what happens when you get a color analysis consultant who does believe cool tones work for redheads? It seems that the thinking of red hair = warm might be subjective, outdated, or just wrong. The video below explains more about how a redhead can have cool tones and how their red hair won’t play as big of a factor in their color analysis:

So, is color analysis flawed for redheads? It might be! It may all depend on who you talk to and their thoughts on how redheads fit into the color analysis world.

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: Cool Undertone vs Warm Undertone Makeup Tips For Redheads

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Redhead Mascara Brushes: A Guide To The Different Shapes In Our Line

Which Finally Have Lashes® brush is right for you?

You might have heard about the new Finally Have Lashes® Enhancing redhead mascara collection. We introduced new custom colors that are created to complement red hair, skin tone, and eye color. But what’s the difference between the original Finally Have Lashes Hourglass and the new Finally Have Lashes Enhancing? Both are ‘Redhead Friendly’, flake-free, sensitive skin safe, cruelty-free, vegan, made in the USA, and Leaping Bunny approved. Let’s take a dive:

Finally Have Lashes® Hourglass Mascara

One major difference between these two redhead mascaras is the mascara wand. The original Finally Have Lashes® Hourglass Mascara comes with an hourglass-shaped brush that helped to give you fluffy, voluminous lashes. The hourglass shape mimics the curve of your lash line which helps to evenly distribute the mascara to all your lashes creating volume across the lash line.

SHOP FINALLY HAVE LASHES HOURGLASS

Finally Have Lashes® Enhancing Mascara

Our new Finally Have Lashes® Enhancing Mascara has a more tapered brush that helps to add maximum length, especially to the outer lashes. The smaller tip allows you to get close to the lash line at the inner corner, coating those hard-to-reach inner lashes. The brush shape also combs through to define, separate, lift & curl your redhead lashes.

SHOP FINALLY HAVE LASHES ENHANCING

Both Finally Have Lashes® Mascara products are available now in the How to be a Redhead shop! Find the perfect redhead mascara for your lashes in unique redhead shades like Perfectly Auburn, Perfectly Chestnut, Perfectly Brown, Perfectly Plum, and Perfectly Black.

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: What Redheads Have to Say About Finally Have Lashes on TikTok

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Why and How Redhead Men Can Use Clear Brow Gel For Grooming

Tame rouge brow hairs and give your brows a more groomed look

Beauty products aren’t just makeup, they are also grooming products. Keeping yourself groomed and looking good just takes and little time and effort, but you can level up the process by using grooming products. One of our favorite grooming products for men? Brow gel! We recommend a clear brow gel, but men can absolutely use tinted brow gel too.

Finally Have Brows® - Clear Brow Gel

Clear brow gel is the perfect way to tame rouge brow hairs and give your brows a more groomed look, no waxing, plucking, or shaping is needed! Clear brow gel is used by male celebrities every single day. Red carpet events, public appearances, photoshoots, and on movie sets, the male celebrities you look up to need to look their best and a clear brow gel is absolutely among the arsenal of products they use.

Maybe you love your natural brow shape and don’t want it to change. Using a brow gel doesn’t mean you have to give your brows a more feminine shape either, you can keep your natural shape but just lock any pesky stray hairs in place. That means you can come home at night and find your brows looking just like they did when you left the house in the morning.

And if you’re a redhead male who has light brows? There’s no shame in using a tinted brow gel. It will add color and help to define your brows which frame your face and eyes. Many men use hair gel to enhance their hairstyle, and cologne to level up smell, so why not use a brow gel to get nice-looking brows?

Finally Have Brows®

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: What’s So Special About Finally Have Brows?

Confidence

Miss England is the Only Redhead Competing at Miss World

if she were to win, she would be the first natural redhead on record to win Miss World

The 71st Miss World pageant is in full swing! This year pageant events are taking place in India. Among the countries competing in the pageant, there’s one redhead: Jessica Gagen for Miss England. She is a redhead we know and love. If you listen to the H2BAR Podcast or read HowtobeaRedhead.com, you know she’s more than just a beauty queen. We have interviewed and featured her on our social channels many times — she’s a fashion model, a science communicator, and an aerospace engineering graduate!

Head back to Season 5, Episode 1 of the H2BAR Podcast to listen to Jessica talk about how she made history being the first natural redhead to ever win the Miss England title. We talked to Jessica about all things redhead and even about how she was feeling about the Miss World pageant.

Jessica experienced bullying, teasing, and taunting as a child, as many redheads do. She has said in interviews that she wants to use her Miss England title (and hopefully a Miss World title) to show redhead kids that it does get better. Being a redhead is such a special and unique experience, and it can be hard when you’re young, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

Now Jessica is in India, ready to compete, and we can’t wait to see her (hopefully) win the title on March 9th! For redheads everywhere, it’s empowering to have redhead representation. Counties like Denmark, Finland, Australia, Ireland, and Scotland have had redheads compete in the past; however, if Jessica were to win, she would be the FIRST natural redhead on record to win Miss World!

Listen directly below to our episode with Jessica Gagen in 2023:

READ: Bullied to Beauty Pageant: Women Wants To Be First Redhead Winner at Miss World

Hair + Beauty

Take a Look Inside the Winter Deluxe H2BAR Box

A Peek Inside This Deluxe Box

Once the holidays pass, winter can be a long, cold season. There’s no better way to cheer yourself up or get through the winter slump than with a Deluxe Beauty Box jam-packed with redhead-approved items. Wondering what we included in this season’s H2BAR Box? Keep reading:

Finally Have Lashes® – A Full 180: Perfectly Black Mascara

This true black shade is designed to volumize, curl, lift, and lengthen lashes in a sensitive-friendly formula. For natural redheads with blonde lashes, this is a complete 180°! Cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny approved, paraben-free, and vegan. Formulated with sensitive redheads in mind. Made without alcohol, gluten, GMOs, oil, paragons, phthalates, silicones or talc. Made in the USA.

Finally Have Lashes® Hourglass Mascara - Black: $30

L’ANZA Keratin Healing Oil Lustrous Shine Spray

Are you a redhead with frizzy hair? Or do you want to add a touch of shine to your red mane? Maybe both! The spray eliminates flyways and tame frizz while adding a sparkle to your final hairstyle. It creates a smooth & silky soft feel with no residue and includes environmental protection too.

L’ANZA Keratin Healing Oil Lustrous Shine Spray: $28

RevAir Boost Fullness Revitalizing Shampoo & Conditioner

The shampoo removes product build-up throughout the hair and scalp to help you increase hair fullness and overall wellness. The conditioner restores moisture to the scalp and hair with every use to create a strong growing environment for all hair types. And, enjoy the water-resistant bag for winter travel, redheads.

Pure Blends Marigold Hydrating Color Depositing Shampoo

This is a daily, semi-permanent color-depositing shampoo used to refresh and maintain red hair (both natural + ‘by choice’). This shade will deposit a pure orange-yellow color to maintain or refresh the brightness of copper, auburn, and warm brown tones in color-treated hair.

Pure Blends Marigold Hydrating Color Depositing Shampoo: $27

Mystery Hair Item

We LOVE so many products and that’s why we always save room to include mystery products inside your Deluxe H2BAR Box.

Macadamia Beauty Hair Mask Sachet

We all need some DIY self-care at home this holiday season. This deep repair masque may be exactly what your red hair is searching for. It is a hair reconstructor that will penetrate and rebuild damaged hair for improved health, shine, and elasticity.

Macadamia Beauty Hair Mask Sachet: $4

MATTER OF FACT Minimalist Hydrating Moisturizer

Redhead skin always needs a quality moisturizer during the cold season, and we’re excited to introduce you to this skincare line. This lightweight facial moisturizer was designed to provide sensitive skin with deep and lasting hydration without a heavy feel.

MATTER OF FACT BRIGHTENING + FIRMING SERUM with 20% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid

A waterless Vitamin C serum with 20% fully dissolved, stable L-Ascorbic Acid plus powerful antioxidants clinically proven to deliver brighter, firmer, younger-looking skin.

JB Skincare Complex Glycolic Treatment pads OR JB Skincare Concentrated Retinol Rx Serum

Glycolic Treatment Pads: These therapeutic glycolic acid pads gently clears away pollutants and exfoliates dead cells. It’s a one-of-a-kind gentle exfoliant for sensitive skin.

Concentrated Retinol Rx Serum: This retinol serum is both powerful and gentle for all skin types. Unique among retinol skin care products, this balanced antioxidant-rich serum targets the effects of aging, sun damage, and acne.

Baby Foot Easy Pack – Original Deep Skin Exfoliation for Feet

Kick those feet up, redheads! This innovative one-hour foot peel treatment is similar to a chemical peel and will make your feet feel smooth and soft, just like a baby’s foot. Each treatment includes two plastic booties, one for each foot, that will work for those who wear women’s size 4-13 and men’s size 4-12 shoes.

Baby Foot Easy Pack - Original Deep Skin Exfoliation for Feet: $25

Katavi Botanicals Red Skin Kit

Katavi Botanicals put together this special kit exclusive for H2BAR Box subscribers only! It includes a day cream, night cream, eye cream, and bakuchiol serum. Dig into the personalization and the sensitive-friendly skincare.

Reviva Labs Calming Renewal Serum

We’re skin fanatics at H2BAR (if you can’t tell) and we know redhead skin can inflame and feel extra irritated with winter wind and cold. This serum combines K-Beauty with Ayurvedic medicinal herbs and modern cosmeceutical ingredients to offer unrivaled skin-calming results. It includes Argan, Rosehip, JoJoba, and Hemp Oils along with Ashwagandha, Shiitake, Chinaberry, Turmeric, and Red Seaweed to bathe your skin in nourishing EFAs and beneficial plant extracts.

Reviva Labs Calming Renewal Serum: $24

Morganna’s Glow Hyaluronic Acid Serum OR Mystery Skin Item

If there is one skincare product we love for redhead skin year-round, it is a hyaluronic acid. It’s a powerhouse serum and will provide your skin with a natural glow. Use together with your favorite serums and moisturizer. OR enjoy a mystery item in the makeup, hair, or skin category.

Giella Cosmetics Lip Oils in Bridget OR Mystery Item

The perfect holiday gloss for redheads! It’s a glossy, moisturizing treatment oil made with Cherry Kernel Oil that is naturally high in Oleic and Lionolenic fatty acids, antioxidants, Vitamin A + E. Wear together with your favorite lipstick or by itself. OR enjoy a mystery item in the makeup, hair, or skin category.

ScentAir Auto Fragrance

Since this is featured in an H2BAR Box, you can expect it to be a certified safe fragrance with a long-lasting fragrance for your vehicle or any other small space for up to 90 days. Many redheads are sensitive to smells, and we hope this gives you enjoyment this holiday season. Enjoy this unique item!

Redhead subscribers also receive a special coupon to use inside the shop! Subscribe now.

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: You Might Have Just Found Us: What H2BAR Is All About

Hair + Beauty

Redheads: How to Tell If It’s Sebaceous Filaments or Blackheads

Know your skin

You know those little dark pores you see on your nose? The ones that look like blackheads, but always come back? Those might not be blackheads and you might be treating them the wrong way. Here’s everything you need to know about those dark pores, how to treat them and keep them from coming back:

What are blackheads?

Blackheads occur when dead skin cells, dirt, and other build-up clogs a pore or hair follicle. You can recognize them because they are dark in color and usually raised. They often do not hurt to the touch like a pimple or whitehead might. Blackheads are actually a mild form of acne. They commonly appear on the face, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), but can also occur on the chest, back, and shoulders. Regular cleansing and exfoliation can help prevent and manage blackheads, and various skincare products are available to address them. If you’re concerned about persistent blackheads, consulting a dermatologist is advisable.

What are sebaceous filaments?

Inside your pores and hair follicles is something called a sebaceous gland. Sebaceous filaments are structures that help carry sebum (skin oil) to the surface of the skin. They often resemble tiny, pin-like dots on the nose, chin, and other areas of the face. Unlike blackheads, sebaceous filaments are a normal part of the skin’s anatomy and shouldn’t be confused with acne. While they may appear darker when sebum accumulates, they are generally lighter in color and have a softer texture compared to blackheads. Regular skincare practices like gentle cleansing and exfoliation can help manage their appearance.

What is the difference between blackheads and sebaceous filaments?

Blackheads and sebaceous filaments are often confused, but they have distinct characteristics. Blackheads are a type of acne caused by clogged hair follicles, appearing as small, dark bumps on the skin’s surface. In contrast, sebaceous filaments are normal structures that help transport sebum and are generally lighter in color, appearing as tiny, pin-like dots on the nose, chin, and face.

While blackheads can be more noticeable and may require treatment, sebaceous filaments are a natural part of the skin and don’t typically lead to skin issues. Proper skincare, including regular cleansing and exfoliation, can help manage both concerns.

How to treat blackheads:

Because blackheads are a clogged pore they are a type of blemish. Blackheads can be removed by washing the skin, exfoliating, using a pore strip, or getting a facial extraction. Squeezing or picking at blackheads may cause scarring and skin damage. The risk of blackheads can be reduced by regularly washing and exfoliating, always removing your makeup and SPF, and doing regular face masks.

To treat blackheads, consider these tips:

1. Gentle Cleansing: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to clean your face twice a day to remove excess oil and dead skin cells.

2. Exfoliation: Regular exfoliation helps to unclog pores. Use a gentle exfoliating product containing salicylic acid or glycolic acid.

3. Topical Retinoids: Retinoids like tretinoin can help prevent and treat blackheads by promoting cell turnover and preventing the clogging of pores.

4. Clay Masks: Applying a clay mask once a week can help absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin.

5. Non-comedogenic Products: Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic to avoid further clogging of pores.

6. Hydration: Keep your skin well-hydrated, as dehydration can stimulate the production of more oil.

7. Avoid Picking: Resist the urge to pick or squeeze blackheads, as this can worsen inflammation and lead to scarring.

How to treat sebaceous filaments

Sebacuous filaments are naturally occurring and are not a form of a blemish, although their appearance may be unsightly. The best way to minimize sebaceous filaments is by oil cleansing. Doing regular oil cleansing will help to reduce the appearance without stripping your face of the oils it needs to stay hydrated. Double cleansing, once with an oil-based cleanser and once with a water-based cleanser is a great method redheads can use.

Managing sebaceous filaments involves a different approach than treating blackheads. Here are some tips:

1. Gentle Cleansing: Use a mild cleanser to wash your face regularly to remove excess oil and prevent the buildup of sebum.

2. Non-comedogenic Products: Opt for skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic to avoid clogging pores.

3. Exfoliation: Gentle exfoliation with products containing salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids can help keep pores clear.

4. Oil Cleansing: Consider using oil-based cleansers, like those with jojoba or mineral oil, to help dissolve and remove sebum without over-drying the skin.

5. Clay Masks: Occasional use of clay masks can help absorb excess oil and reduce the appearance of sebaceous filaments.

6. Hydration: Ensure your skin stays hydrated, as proper hydration can help regulate oil production.

Remember, sebaceous filaments are a natural part of the skin and don’t necessarily require treatment. However, incorporating these tips into your skincare routine can help manage their appearance. If you have concerns, consult a dermatologist for personalized advice.

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: 7 Ways To Combat Breakouts, Blemishes and Blackheads

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Redheads Are Ditching Microblading For This

Spoiler: It's Finally Have Brows®!

Let’s face it, the redhead brow struggle is real. Having light and/or sparse eyebrows can leave your face feeling empty and even a little washed out. Brows frame the face and the eyes, enhancing your overall look. Microblading might seem like a good option, but it’s expensive, time-consuming, and has to be touched up regularly. Instead of shelling out all that money, here’s what you can do instead:

Add Natural-Looking Color:

Get a natural-looking brow color with the Finally Have Brows® Universal Red color. Available in Volumizing and Longwearing formulas, it’s the perfect way to add color to your light brows. It can also help to tame brows while styling.

Finally Have Brows®

Fill in sparse areas:

For sparse brows, the Finally Have Brows® Ultra Fine Brow Pencil is a MUST. It helps fill in sparse areas and make your brows look fuller, thicker, and more even. Its Universal Red shade can be paired with any other Finally Have Brows® product for the complete brow look. This product is also perfect if you’re a redhead who tints their brows but has sparse areas that need filling in.

Finally Have Brows® Ultra Fine Brow Pencil

Tame and lock in place:

A pro of microblading is your brows are always locked into one place, but this can make it hard to adjust your brow style. Instead, tame and lock in your brows with either the tinted brow gel collection or the Finally Have Brows® Clear Brow Gel.

Finally Have Brows® Clear Brow Gel

You don’t need an expensive brow treatment to get the brows of your dreams. Finally Have Brows® was made for redheads by redheads because we know the struggle! Say “bye-bye” to light, sparse, or unruly brows and “hello” to gorgeous, natural-looking redhead brows you can do in seconds.

Take a look at some social tutorials below:

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READ: 5 Ways To Create Brows If You Don’t Have Any

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How Redheads Can Wear: Blue

Learn to Rock Blue Like a Redhead

This is another installment in our “How to Wear” series where we break down colors and styles and show you how redheads can rock anything. This series gives you the basics on colors and what to wear them with, as well as how to choose the right ones for you. This time we’re talking about blue:

All About Blue

Blue is a color in every redhead’s palette and for good reason! As the complementary color to orange, blue looks stunning on redheads. Blue also makes our eyes pop and can be paired with so many other colors.

Blue is one of those colors that’s super versatile because its darkest shade navy looks close to black, while its lightest shade can mirror white or gray which are all neutrals.

Finding the Shade

Colors come in different shades (hues) and saturations (intensities), and finding the right ones for your red hair is key to loving any color. Blue is naturally cool-toned, but it can also be more green-toned, or more purple-toned and it can be “true” blue in the middle. This is the shade. Blue can also be dark and rich like a jewel tone, or light and airy like a pastel. It can also be every color in between. This is the saturation of the color. If you don’t like a certain color, try going for a different shade, or even a different saturation of the color.

If you already know which shade of blue you like, you’re well on your way. If not, here are a few things to consider.

Your shade of red hair – If your hair is a “true red” you may want to opt for rich “true” blue colors. If your hair runs more orange to strawberry blonde, you may want to opt for more of a green-blue. If your hair is a darker red, or perhaps a faux cherry cola red you may want to opt for more purple blues.
Your complexion – Most redheads have fair to medium skin, but redheads can have any complexion. Consider your complexion when it comes to choosing how dark or light you want your blue to be. Fairer-skinned redheads may want to opt for a darker shade of blue, while redheads with a more medium skin may choose to go lighter. Of course, you can go either way, but lighter colors may wash out a lighter complexion. Choose a saturation that contrasts your skin a bit. You can also consider if you are high, medium, or low contrast.
Your undertones – Similarly to the shade of your red hair, you want to consider your undertones. If you have cool undertones, you may want to opt for a more green blue, and if you have more warm undertones you may want a more purple-toned blue, and neutral undertones, a more “true” blue.

Pairing Blue with Other Colors

We already know that orange is blue’s complementary color, but what other colors go well with blue? In fashion, there are a couple of colors we consider neutral. This includes black, white, off-white/tan, and denim. So denim isn’t one specific color, but blue jeans go with every color so they are considered a fashion neutral. You can pair any shade of blue with any of these colors. Monochromatic looks are also a great option. Pairing shades of blue together can help create a cohesive look that still feels dimensional.

Other colors that look amazing with blue include the colors found in blue’s color family which are shades of green and shades of purple. These are called analogous colors. Since blue’s complementary color is orange, its secondary complementary colors are yellow and red which are found on either side of orange.

Different shades of blue will pair better with different colors. For example, If you want to pair blue with yellow, opt for a more green blue, and if you want to pair blue with red, opt for a more purple blue.

Now these rules aren’t hard and fast, but they are a good jumping-off point if you’re trying to create a cohesive look. You can easily find any colors complementary colors by going across the color wheel from it, and you can find the analogous colors or the colors in the same color scheme, on either side of any given color.

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: How Redheads Can Wear: Purple

Hair + Beauty

8 Best SPF Products for Maturing Redhead Skin

Find an SPF That Suits Your Skin

As we grow wiser and more beautiful, our redhead skin will need different benefits from our skincare routine. If you’re a redhead who’s 40 or older, it’s a good idea to reevaluate your skincare and make sure it’s working for your current skin. Instead of forcing the products you used in your 20s and 30s, try finding products that benefit your mature skin, so that you can stay looking good as long as possible.

The most important skincare item for people of all ages is sunscreen, and as you age it’s important to keep sunscreen at the forefront of your routine. Sunscreen for mature skin should be a minimum of SPF 30, lightweight, and easy to apply. Tinted sunscreens are great for adding some lightweight coverage without leaving your skin looking cakey.

SPF and sunscreen are crucial for mature redhead skin due to several reasons:

1. Sun Protection: Redheads typically have fair and sensitive skin, making them more susceptible to sunburns and skin damage. SPF and sunscreen help protect the skin from harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging.

2. Prevention of Age Spots: Mature skin is prone to developing age spots, and sun exposure can exacerbate this issue. SPF and sunscreen help prevent the formation of new age spots and minimize the appearance of existing ones.

3. Wrinkle Prevention: Redheads often have lighter skin that tends to show signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, more prominently. Sunscreen helps prevent UV-induced collagen breakdown, which can lead to premature aging and the formation of wrinkles.

4. Skin Cancer Prevention: Redheads have a higher risk of developing skin cancer due to their lighter skin and reduced melanin production. Regular use of SPF and sunscreen helps lower this risk by providing a barrier against harmful UV radiation.

In essence, SPF and sunscreen play a vital role in protecting mature redhead skin from sun damage, premature aging, and skin cancer, promoting healthier and younger-looking skin. Looking for the best SPF products for more mature skin? We’ve got you covered with SPF products for all types of mature skin.

1. Tinted Sunscreen: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen SPF 46

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen: $43

2. Sunscreen for Under Makeup: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: $38

3. Light Weight Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen: $37

4. Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen: CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen: $15

5. Wrinkle Defense Sunscreen: Paula’s Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

Paula's Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense: $38

6. Repairing Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer: $23

7. Vitamin E Infused Sunscreen: Cosrx Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+

Cosrx Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen: $23

8. Matte Finish Sunscreen: Paula’s Choice RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Mattifying Fluid SPF 50

Paula's Choice RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Mattifying Fluid: $38

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: 7 Best Redhead Makeup Secrets for Mature Skin

Hair + Beauty

How Redheads Can Heal Cracked Heels This Spring

Get Ready For Sandal Season, Redheads!

Spring is almost here and it’s time to get your feet ready for sandal season. Dry, cracked feet are super common in the wintertime and common for many redheads with sensitive skin, but there are a few ways you can get your feet ready ASAP. Here are our favorite feet products + a few tips and tricks to prepare:

Do a foot peel

Right now is the perfect time to do a foot peel mask. It will help you slough off all the old dead skin and leave your feet feeling nice and soft. Foot peel masks usually leave your feet looking pretty nasty for a week or two, so get on it now before it’s time to bust out the open-toed shoes.

Foot Peel Mask: $17

Lather up

Dry feet need hydration, so later up with a foot cream or heavy lotion. Pop some nice thick socks on and leave them on for at least a couple of hours — overnight is even better. Do this 1-2 times a week or as needed and your feet will feel nice and soft.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula: $5

Apply foot balm

Keep up your foot care by applying a foot cream or balm after every shower. It’s easy to use and will help keep feet soft. We love Dr. Scholl’s Severe Cracked Heel Repair Restoring Balm. Focus on your heels and the sides of your feet, or wherever the skin gets the driest.

Dr. Scholl's Severe Cracked Heel Repair Restoring Balm: $7

Get a pedicure

Pedicures aren’t just for getting your toes painted. Pedicures should be used as a form of routine foot care maintenance. You’ll get your feet scrubbed and filed and lathered up. You can also do a pedicure at home and invest in a foot file.

Foot File: $15

Wear a sleep sock

We know a lot of people hate sleeping in socks, but overnight is the best time to hydrate and nourish dry feet. Try wearing these overnight sleep socks that leave your toes free while softening and moisturizing the heels.

Overnight Sleep Socks: $15

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: 6 Best Body Butters For Redheads This Spring

Hair + Beauty

12 Sensitive-Friendly Laundry Detergents for Redheads

Is Your Laundry Detergent Irritating Your Sensitive Skin?

Redheads notoriously have more sensitive skin than others, which means we have to be cautious of the products we use. Did you know laundry detergent is one of the most common household irritants for those with sensitive skin? When we wash our clothes, our laundry detergent helps to loosen and remove dirt, oils, and smells from our laundry. It seems like the detergent would do its job and wash away in the rinse cycle, but particles from the detergent hang onto the cloth and embed themselves into the fibers — this is why your detergent makes your clothes smell good. These particles can then rub against the skin when wearing our clothes and irritate sensitive skin. Using the right detergent can ensure your skin isn’t irritated but your clothes are still getting nice and clean.

To find a laundry detergent suitable for sensitive skin, redheads or anyone with sensitive skin can look for products labeled “hypoallergenic” or “for sensitive skin.” Additionally, choosing a fragrance-free option may help avoid potential irritants. Always check the product labels for any specific skin-friendly claims.

Here are some more laundry detergents we love for redheads, and anyone with sensitive skin:

1. Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear Fragrance

Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent: $15

When searching for sensitive skin laundry detergent, look for keywords such as “hypoallergenic,” “fragrance-free,” “gentle,” “dermatologist-tested,” and “free of dyes and perfumes.” These indicators can help you identify products that are likely to be suitable for sensitive skin, including for redheads.

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READ: The 10 Best Products for Sensitive Skin Under $10

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Redheads: 5 Ways to Make Lips Look Lush and Full

Lips are sensitive too. Give them TLC

With age comes wisdom and beauty, and you might see more changes happening to your face and body too. One noticeable change is the appearance of your lips. Most redheads with fair skin have pale pink or rose-colored lips. For some redheads who have the freckle gene, they may even have freckles on their lips. So how does age affect our lips? Can we expect the color to fade or freckles to disappear? Maybe.

In our teens and twenties, our lips often appear full, soft, and pigmented. As we enter our 30s and 40s, we often see some loss of fullness along with fading of color. Into our 50s and 60s the color, shape, and fullness change dramatically. In the years beyond, our lips may look smaller and more pale in color. Lips may also look dryer or more cracked, and show signs of aging such as wrinkles.

While aging is a natural and beautiful process, sometimes you may want the appearance of more youthful lips. Of course, you can get filler or permanent lip tinting, but that’s not accessible, affordable, or even wanted by all redheads. Here’s how you can keep your lips looking their best as you age, and how to play up your lips at any stage:

1. Keep lips hydrated, exfoliated and healthy

Just like our faces, our lips need skincare too! Wearing Vaseline or a lip mask to bed is a great way to keep them nice and hydrated. Exfoliate your lips with a simple sugar scrub or exfoliating lip treatment. Make sure your lip balm has an SPF of at least 30, and apply regularly. Avoid picking at dry cracked lips and apply ointment to help them heal. Here is a great routine for healthy lips:

1. Application: Using your fingertip or a soft toothbrush, gently rub the mixture onto your lips in circular motions. Be delicate to avoid irritation.

2. Massage: Continue the circular motions for about one minute to let the sugar scrub away dead skin.

3. Rinse: Wash off the scrub with lukewarm water.

4. Moisturize: Apply a lip balm or natural oil, like coconut oil, to keep your lips hydrated.

5. Repeat: Use this lip scrub once or twice a week for smooth and soft lips.

2. Avoid premature aging habits

The last thing you want is to speed the aging process up unnecessarily. The best way to avoid premature signs of aging on the lips and around the mouth is to avoid habits like smoking, drinking from a straw, and picking at dry lips. It’s also crucial to adopt a holistic approach. Begin by applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to shield your lips from harmful UV rays. Keep your lips hydrated by using a moisturizing lip balm regularly, and refrain from licking your lips, as saliva can contribute to dryness. Maintain a balanced diet rich in antioxidants to support overall skin health, extending benefits to your lips. Additionally, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and get sufficient sleep for overall well-being. When removing lip products, do so gently to avoid irritation. Lastly, incorporate lip exfoliation into your skincare routine to eliminate dead skin cells. By embracing these habits, you can promote smooth, plump, and youthful lips.

3. Use lip liner

As our lips lose volume and pigment, it can be hard to tell where the skin ends and the lip begins. This is especially true for redheads with fair skin. Enhance and define your lips with a nude or neutral lip liner. This can be worn with lipstick on its own when blended properly.

Finding the perfect lip liner involves considering factors like your natural lip color, the lipstick shades you use, and your desired lip look. Follow these steps:

1. Match with Lipstick: Choose a lip liner shade that closely matches your natural lip color or the lipstick shades you commonly wear.

2. Skin Undertone: Consider your skin undertone. For warm undertones, go for warm lip liner shades, and for cool undertones, opt for cool-toned liners.

3. Define or Blend: Decide if you want to define your lips or create a more blended, natural look. A slightly darker liner can define, while a matching shade offers a softer look.

4. Formulation: Pick a lip liner with a smooth and creamy texture for easy application. Ensure it’s long-wearing for a lasting effect.

5. Testing: Test the lip liner on the back of your hand or your wrist to see how it complements your skin tone and if it glides on smoothly.

6. Versatility: Choose a versatile lip liner that can work well with various lipstick shades in your collection.

4. Try a lip tint

Lip tints are an easy way to get an all-day color that won’t rub off or smudge. Lip tints, temporary lip tattoos, and lip stains are all good options! Find a color that’s just a shade or two darker than your bare lip color for a more natural look.

5. Wear redhead lipsticks

Finding the right lipstick is key to keeping your lips looking stunning. When you want to throw on some color, it’s got to be Finally Bold® — the lipstick for redheads! Choose from pink, nude, or red in a creamy finish you’ll love. The semi-matte, redhead-approved creamy formula glides on with a lightweight, non-sticky sheen; and the clean formula features shea butter to provide hydration while providing sheer-to-medium coverage. Choose your shade, rock it with your red hair and get ready to feel bold.

Take a deeper dive into the shades:

Won’t Wash You Out Perfectly Nude: Designed to be your everyday lip color while providing hydration and coverage. Option: Use as a base and top with Perfectly Pink or Perfectly Red.
Pinking of You Perfectly Pink: Designed to bring you from day to night. Soft enough to feel low maintenance, but pretty enough to feel glamorous.
RED-Y For This Perfectly Red: Designed to be your go-to red lip shade. The rich undertones are meant to complement all shades of red hair. This is your chance to prove that redheads can wear red.

Finally Bold® - Lipsticks for Redheads: $26

Rock it like a Redhead!

READ: How Redheads Can Exfoliate Their Lips

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JB Skincare Complex Glycolic Treatment pads OR JB Skincare Concentrated Retinol Rx Serum

Katavi Botanicals Red Skin Kit

Morganna’s Glow Hyaluronic Acid Serum OR Mystery Skin Item

Giella Cosmetics Lip Oils in Bridget OR Mystery Item

ScentAir Auto Fragrance

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Pairing Blue with Other Colors

1. Tinted Sunscreen: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen SPF 46

2. Sunscreen for Under Makeup: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

3. Light Weight Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50

4. Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen: CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

5. Wrinkle Defense Sunscreen: Paula’s Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

6. Repairing Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30

7. Vitamin E Infused Sunscreen: Cosrx Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+

8. Matte Finish Sunscreen: Paula’s Choice RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Mattifying Fluid SPF 50

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1. Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear Fragrance

2. Nellie’s Laundry Soda – Concentrated Laundry Detergent Powder

3. Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin Free & Clear

4. Everspring Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent

5. Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Sensitive

6. Molly’s Suds Liquid Laundry Detergent

7. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Laundry Detergent

8. Whole Foods Market, Organic Unscented Laundry Detergent

9. ECOS Laundry Detergent Liquid

10. Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent

11. all Liquid Laundry Detergent

12. Charlie’s Soap Laundry Liquid

1. Keep lips hydrated, exfoliated and healthy

2. Avoid premature aging habits

3. Use lip liner

4. Try a lip tint

5. Wear redhead lipsticks

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