Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022 is here and it’s gorgeous! The color is called Very Peri and it’s a beautiful periwinkle blue/purple. We love this new color and know it will look amazing on redheads.
Here’s how we think redheads should rock Very Peri in the new year:
Makeup
Periwinkle isn’t a common color in makeup, but we are hoping that with it being the Color of the Year, we will start to see more of it. One way we hope Very Peri makes its debut is eyeliner. Bold eyeliner has been such a big trend and we are loving it. Blue eyeliner and mascara look stunning on redheads and we think this new color would look just as amazing.
In the meantime, try some periwinkle eyeshadow looks to make your red hair and fair skin really pop. Periwinkle is a gorgeous mix of blue and purple meaning it will look stunning with all eye colors.
And don’t forget about purple mascara! H2BAR rated it one of the top trends for redhead makeup in 2022.
Periwinkle is already a pretty popular color for nail polish, and we are sure to see much more of it in the coming months. Periwinkle is very versatile and can be worn year-round on fingernails and toes. Periwinkle looks stunning on fair skin, so next time you’re in the salon, get the Pantone Color of the Year!
We are sure to see a lot more periwinkle clothing coming out around springtime and we are here for it. Blue and purple are both great colors for redheads, so this combo is sure to be extremely flattering! Periwinkle looks great when paired with complementary colors like mustard yellow, gold, and lemon. It also looks gorgeous with more muted colors like sage green, neutrals, and pale pink for a pastel vibe.
No Finally Have Brows on hand? We've got you covered!
Updated: November 2nd, 2023
We love brow gel and redhead eyebrow products so much that we made our own called Finally Have Brows, but what happens when you run out or you forget your favorite brow gel at home? Here are 5 DIY ways to darken your brows in a pinch.
Like eyeshadow, you can use bronzer to help darken light brows. For cream or liquid bronzer, apply with an angled brush or spoolie. For powder bronzer, mix with a little oil or aloe vera for a creamy consistency, and then set with setting spray, brow wax, or clear mascara.
If you have brown mascara, you can use that to darken your brows. You don’t want to go straight in with the mascara brush because you’ll get way too much product, so instead transfer a small amount to a clean surface and apply lightly to the brow with a clean spoolie or angled brush.
4. Coffee or cocoa
For a truly DIY darkening solution, try mixing a little finely ground coffee or cocoa powder in with some oil or aloe vera to create a cream. Brush it on with a clean spoolie to apply. This solution is just a temporary fix and will probably only last a few hours. Set with clear mascara if you have it.
5. Clear brow wax / clear mascara or aloe vera
Using a clear product won’t add much color, but it will define the brow and give you a little color while making it look neat and clean. Apply with a clean spoolie and brush the brows into place.
For the perfect brows, use the Ultra Fine Redhead Brow Pencil’s automatic liner with a built-in grooming brush to fill in brows. Then, use the Volumizing to tint, condition and fluff. Lastly, use the Longwearing to tint, tame and lock. Get ready for fluffy, full, and always natural-looking redhead brows.
What’s next for Finally Have Brows?
AVAILABLE NOW: Finally Have Brows Clear Brow Gel. It’s best for redheads who want to embrace their natural brow color but desire a fuller/more even look. Tip: This product can also be applied after using Finally Have Brows gels or pencil in Universal Red.
Every week, we celebrate a redhead from our community. We call it the “Redhead of the Week”. We give them an opportunity to tell us why they love being a redhead, what being a redhead means to them, and they’re featured on the homepage of HowtobeaRedhead.com! Here are 25 redheads sharing why they love their red hair:
16. “I can’t see myself being anything other than a freckled redhead. I love turning heads wherever I go!” – Cesy
17. “I am so proud to be a redhead. I have always loved the color of my hair –– even when bullies would call me ‘carrot top’. My red hair is a part of who I am and I wouldn’t change it for the world.” – Erika
18. “My red hair is so much a part of my personality and really defines me as a person.” – Chavi
19. “I love my hair and my redhead tribe!” – Yolande
20. “I realize it makes me unique and I wouldn’t change anything about being a redhead.” – Nicole
21. “I take so much pride in my red hair! It’s always a conversation starter. A conversation I never get tired of having. – Sarah
22. “Being a natural redhead makes me feel different. It’s a special and miraculous gene.” – Dalma
23. “My hair is what makes me different. As I entered adulthood, I learned to embrace my hair and realized that it is what made me the person I am today.” – Megan
24. “Being a redhead is something that makes me feel special. It defines me and I love it.” – Chiara
25. “For me, being a redhead is so much more than just my appearance. Being a redhead shows my family heritage (my dad’s side is from Scotland) and it’s part of what makes me, me.” – Estella
If you are looking for another way to celebrate your red hair, look no further:
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.
We’ve talked about the colored mascara trends before and how amazing they can look on redheads. Similar to the blue mascara trend, a popular look for redheads is purple mascara. It helps your eyes pop (especially if they are green) and compliments your red hair.
Purple mascara looks great with a more neutral nude makeup look, a monochromatic purple look, or even a dark smokey eye. Try using purple mascara on your top or bottom lashes and black on the opposite for a simple pop of color, or use it on both for a more bold look.
Here are a few ‘Redhead Friendly’ approved purple mascaras:
Looking for inspiration for an eyeshadow look in 2022? Check out these 5 Redhead-Friendly looks you can recreate at home with your favorite products!
Pink Champagne
Bring out the warm tones in your hair and skin with a pink champagne-inspired look. Keep it simple or layer and blend until you’ve got a gorgeous pink look for your start to a brand new year.
Sparkling Silver
Silver is back! It’s Perfect for redheads with blue eyes to bring out the color, or cool-toned redheads.
Bold Eyeliner
Jazz things up with a bold eyeliner look. Wear it with your favorite shadow or with some wispy lashes for a chic style. Try glitter, cold colors, and double lining!
Glittering Gold
There’s nothing more classic than a glittering gold eye. Pair it with a red lip for a classic look.
Metallic Smokey Eye
Feeling bold? Have a great night out planned? Try a metallic smokey eye for some drama and flair! Feeling adventurous? Try a pop of color like green or burgundy.
There have been classic redhead fashion icons for decades. Many of these women are actresses, models, and big names in Hollywood. For 100 years, redheads have shown we can rock any style. Here are the top inspirations:
1920 – Clara Bow
An actress who rose to stardom during the silent film era and then transitioned into the “talkies”. Bow was a 1920s fashion icon.
1930 – Katherine Hepburn
Hepburn’s career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned more than 60 years. She was best known for her roles in Little Women and Bringing Up Baby.
1940 – Maureen O’Hara
An Irish actress and singer known for playing passionate but sensible heroines, often in westerns and adventure films.
1950 – Lucille Ball
Perhaps the most famous of all, the star and producer of the hit show I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball was a fashion icon of the decade.
1960 – Ann-Margret Olsson
A Swedish-American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her roles in Viva Las Vegas and Carnal Knowledge.
1970 – Bernadette Peters
With a career in musical theatre, television, and film that spanned over 5 decades, Bernadette Peters is still famous to this day.
1980 – Molly Ringwald
Star of 80s cult classics such as The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Sixteen Candles, Ringwald was a trendsetter in 80s fashion.
1990 – Geri Halliwell
You probably know Halliwell better as Ginger Spice. She rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the pop girl group the Spice Girls.
2000 – Lindsey Lohan
Star of many 2000’s teen flicks, Lohan is maybe best known for her roles in Mean Girls, The Parent Trap, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Freaky Friday.
2010 – Isla Fisher
An Australian actress who’s starred in some of your favorite 2010s movies including Wedding Crashers and Confessions of a Shopaholic.
2020 – Madelaine Petsch
After rising to fame in 2017, as part of the cast of the hit show Riverdale, Madelaine has become a style icon across the world and will be starring in, and producing her debut film Jane soon!
There are lots of different colors of red lipstick you can choose from. Finding the perfect red lip might feel like a daunting task, but don’t worry! We love a red lip and we’ve tried (almost) all of them, so you don’t have to.
Looking for the perfect red lipstick to go with your red hair? Check these out!
How to be a Redhead Finally Bold® Lipsticks
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2. Use a lipliner
If you’re not a lipstick wearer, applying a bold color like red takes some practice. Make things easier by applying a lip liner to help you get the perfect shape.
Redheads Recommend:
3. Keep things simple
Red lips are neutral, so they can really be worn with any type of makeup look. We think red lips look amazing with smokey eyes and full glam, but if you’re feeling like a red lip is too bold in combo with a full face, try keeping it simple. A dewy, glowy look with nude shadows and full lashes will help your red lip be the star of the show.
4. Keep it off your teeth
Getting lipstick on your teeth is the worst, especially on a night where you’re out and about having fun. Learn these tricks for keeping lipstick off your teeth so your red lip stays looking flawless all night long.
5. Be confident!
Do you know what makes a red lip look 10x better? Confidence! Be confident in your lipstick choice and rock it like you rock your red hair because you look amazing!
6. Get inspiration
Want to see which shade of red you want? Or simply want to see how well red hair looks with red lipstick? Scroll below to get inspiration:
It’s never too early to start planning your nail designs. Pairing your nails with a new hair cut or style is the best way to start fresh in 2022. Here are some ‘Redhead-friendly’ nail inspirations to kick off the new year!
Ok, hear us out. It may feel a little New Year’s Eve but wearing it through January is definitely acceptable. Both shades are very complementary to red hair too! If gold isn’t your thing, opt for white!
2. White
Speaking of white. It’s a classic color for early spring months! Add a pop of glitter to dress it up or keep things simple with an all-white mani.
3. Red
Want to pair your nails with a bold red lip? It’s always a good idea. Choose from a partial red design, a red paired with a metallic, or just a classic plain red.
4. Holo/Glitter
Show everyone you’re the getting loud in 2022 with holographic or glitter nails. Choose your favorite color, or go multicolor.
5. Glitter Tips
Not sure full glitter is your thing? Try a glitter tip in silver, gold, or even multi-color. The glitter will give you that pop of fun you’re looking for this year.
6. Champagne
Want something elegant and simple? We predict champagne/beige-tones will be 2022’s top shade — and we love it for redheads.
Celebrate the new year with these new redhead trends!
A new year is a special time of the year for resolutions, changes and an opportunity to find your perfect redhead makeup look.
This year, there’s a very obvious nod to the early aughts— colorful eyeshadow and thinner brows have made a comeback. But celebrities, influencers, and the TikTok community have also made some new redhead-looks go mainstream. With everything from faux freckles to blonde eyebrows popping up on social media. Yes, celebrities are bleaching their eyebrows blonde and also dying their red red. It’s clear that the beauty world has upped the ante on experimentation and expression. Could this be inspired by the pandemic? Perhaps.
While bold lips and over-the-top eyes are front and center, eyebrows are perhaps thinner but bolder this go round. “Redhead eyebrows have been difficult for so many of us,” co-founder of How to be a Redhead, Adrienne explains. “We couldn’t find products on the market and everything was too brown, taupe and even… gray. Finally Have Brows has changed the game.”
In shade Universal Red, all redheads can use this shade! The brush-on eyebrow gel tints, locks & tames redhead brows in a single stroke. It is long-wearing & natural-looking. Go from no brows to “hello, brows” in 5 seconds.
2. Colored Mascara with Finally Have Lashes + Multi-Colored Eyeshadow
We know your red hair makes your look pop, but go a step further with bold eye makeup.
First up, we dropped the Finally Have Lashes line in three different shades: auburn, brown and black. They’re paraben-free, cruelty-free, non-GMO, vegan, made in the USA and designed for sensitive redheads. It is also made without alcohol, gluten, oil, paragons, phthalates, silicones or talc. This clean formula is optimized with an hourglass brush to glide through lashes, separating and coating them with a classic redheads shades.
Once you use Finally Have Lashes in your desired shade(s), keep things interesting with a bold and colorful eyeshadow look that is sure to turn heads. Pair it with “look at me” lashes and a nude lip to let the eyes pop.
Finally Have Lashes is new & improved! With a new brush, updated formula + new H2BAR Extension Technology®, curl, lift & lengthen your lashes with a sensitive-friendly formula. Two new shades are introduced to the line so you can expand your selection of redhead mascara. Shop the Finally Have Lashes line now
3. Bold Red Lip
Go bold for your first days in 2022 with a bold red lip. Pair your favorite red with simple eye makeup and a glowy foundation for a glam finish.
Start the brand new year with a brand new redhead hairstyle!
Want to try a new style this new year? Here are five redhead hairstyles to get you inspired for your best year yet:
1. Braided Back
Braids are a wonderful way to spice up any hairstyle, and they work on hair of all lengths. Try adding some French, Dutch, or fishtail braids to a half-back look for something that’s effortless and chic.
2. Elegant Updo
If you’re ringing in the new year in style, you need a hairstyle to match. Try an elegant updo for a polished and sophisticated look.
3. Perfect Pony
Want to keep your hair out of your face so you can party the night away? Don’t settle for a boring plain ponytail, try an elevated look by adding volume and texture to your look.
4. Vintage Glam
What better way to start the new year than by embracing the style from an old one? Try a vintage look from your favorite decade to add some flair to your evening.
5. Old Hollywood
Not sure full vintage is for you? Old Hollywood waves became popular in the 1920s (100 years ago!) and have been in style ever since.
