Two of the most important redhead skincare steps for fall are moisturizing and sun protection. Moisturizing the skin is ultra important because the change in weather can cause dry patches, flakey skin, and eczema flare-ups. Sun protection might feel nonessential in the fall due to the darker, shorter days, but for redheads with fair skin, sun protection is critical year-round whenever you’re going to be exposed to UV rays.
Since these two skincare steps go hand in hand, we love using a good SPF moisturizer during the fall. This helps you keep your skin looking and feeling great while preventing sun damage that can occur even on the cloudiest of days. Here are some of our favorite ‘Redhead Friendly’ approved SPF moisturizers this autumn:
1. Hempz SPF Yuzu & Starfruit Herbal Body Moisturizer with SPF 30
SPOILER! This is included in the upcoming November H2BAR Box! We added it to an autumn beauty box to remind redheads to wear sunscreen 365 days a year! This product moisturizes and protects skin with water-resistant, broad-spectrum SPF lotion. It isn’t sticky and you’ll feel hydrated without even knowing you’re wearing sunscreen.
Looking for a trendy fall cut! You've come to the right place
It’s common for people to want to change up their hair when Redhead Season/fall comes. Autumn is often a time of fresh starts and new beginnings and that translates into the hair world as well. Here are a few hair trends you should try rocking this fall.
Bangs
Everyone seems to be embracing bangs this year. From long, low-maintenance curtain bangs to blunt bangs, having some face-framing fringe is all the rage.
Mullets / Shag
This messy look from the 80s is coming back. Mullets and shag haircuts for both men and women have been super popular this year and we are seeing more of them headed into fall.
Sleek Bobs
Lobs have been popular for some time now, but this year we are seeing more and more celebs rocking cute, short, sleek bobs. It’s the perfect dramatic cut for the autumn season!
Embracing Curls
With a surge of curly hair videos on TikTok, we’ve seen more and more people embracing their natural curls or trying to get their curls back.
Long Layers
Long face-framing layers are quite popular for those with longer hair. It adds definition and dimension to the hair and is a great cut for this pumpkin-spice-inspired season!
The Diana
We’ve just passed the 24th anniversary of Princess Di’s death and with the ’90s making a strong comeback, it’s no wonder a lot of people are choosing to rock her signature hairstyle — even redheads!
Looking to change up your signature redhead scent for Redhead Season/autumn? Opt for something warm and cozy that envelopes your senses like a soft knit blanket, or something bold and spicy that invigorates and excites.
1. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Add a spicy touch to your beauty routine this fall with decadent notes of coffee, vanilla bourbon, and jasmine.
And since most redheads feel more pain at the dentist, you may want DIY tricks to prevent the staining of the teeth. Here are a few of our favorite ‘Redhead Friendly’ approved teeth whitening products that actually work:
1. Best Whitening Strips: Crest 3D White Strips
2. Best Whitening Kit: Glo Brilliant Teeth Whitening Kit
3. Best Whitening Toothpaste:Crest 3D White Brilliance Whitening Toothpaste
4. Best Fluoride-Free Whitening Toothpaste:Moon Oral Care Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste or Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque Natural Whitening Toothpaste
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5. Best Whitening Pen: Colgate Optic White Overnight Teeth Whitening Pen
6. Best Whitening Kit with LED Light: SmileDirectClub Teeth Whitening Gel Kit with LED Light
For years, matte lips were all the rage, but recently we’ve seen a comeback in satin and gloss lipsticks. Another thing we’ve seen make a comeback is lip gloss.
Many of us wore lipgloss in our redhead teen years, and you might be hesitant to jump back on that sticky train, but hear us out. Lip gloss is back and it’s not like we remember. Formulas are less sticky and will give us the shine we are looking for. Lip glosses are perfect when worn alone or paired with lipstick.
Here are 10 of our favorite ‘Redhead Friendly’ approved lip glosses that are high on shine and low on stickiness:
If you live somewhere that experiences a cold Halloween, you’re going to need a costume that’s both fun and functional that won’t be ruined by having to add extra layers or a coat. Here are a few edhead Halloween costumes that are perfect for a cold Halloween night:
1. Carmen Sandiego
This iconic woman of mystery is a great option because you can layer under her signature red jacket, and the boots and gloves will give you extra warmth.
2. Anna from Frozen
She’s chilling in a frozen wonderland, so of course, Anna is a great choice for a freezing Halloween! You can also choose from her outfits from the first or second movie.
3. Milesandra or Ygritte from Game of Thrones
These ladies know a little something about dressing for the cold. Both GOT characters are a great option for a cold night.
4. Queen of Hearts
You’ll have room for lots and lots of layers under your puffy skirt, and you can add long sleeves under your costume without ruining the look!
5. Merida from Brave
Merida’s long sleeve dress is perfect for the cold, and if it’s extra chilly you can add a cloak just like she has in the movie.
6. Mad Hatter
This long-sleeved layered look comes with a coat already built into the look, so you’ll be toasty warm all night long.
7. Grace Fraser from The Undoing
Nicole Kidman wears some seriously amazing coats in HBO’s The Undoing, any of which would make a great low-key but warm costume.
8. Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus
Layer up with a Winifred Sanderson costume complete with long sleeves, layered skirts, and a cloak to keep you toasty.
9. Beanie Baby
If you want something effortless, easy, and warm, try dressing up as the 90s classic Beanie Baby! Wear a cute animal onesie and add a DIY “ty” tag. Perfect for groups!
Change to only shampooing the scalp if you're having these issues:
There are a lot of different opinions on how redheads should be applyingshampoo. Some people think you should scrub all your hair equally, while others think you should scrub only the scalp and avoid your ends. There is no right or wrong way to wash your hair as long as it’s getting clean, but the way you apply shampoo could be affecting how your hair looks and feels.
Change to only shampooing the scalp if you’re having of these 3 issues:
1. Your hair might look dry
Think of shampoo like soap. Overuse of soap can lead to dry hands, just like overuse of shampoo can strip your hair of its natural oils and make it look dry. Since your ends are already the driest part, they need far less shampoo.
2. Your scalp feels extra dirty all the time
You might need extra scalp scrubbing! Your scalp is where your natural oils are produced and where product build-up happens. That’s why it’s important to apply shampoo to the roots and focus your scrubbing there.
3. Your ends look extra dry when you concentrate on them
Applying shampoo to your scalp doesn’t mean your ends won’t get washed, they just don’t need as much shampoo as your roots do. Apply the shampoo to the root, scrub and then let it wash over the hair as you rinse it out. This way you can wash out any build-up on the ends without over-shampooing.
Remember: you know your hair
For some redheads, shampooing their whole head is what works best for them and their hair. If that’s what works do it, but if you’re suffering from dry ends and wondering why, give this method a try.
Help your eyes stand out with these special tricks
Did you know that the majority of redheads have brown eyes? Hazel is the second most common, followed by green and then blue which is the rarest color for redheads to have. Regardless of your eye color, you might want to make your pretty eyes pop, so here are a few easy ways to do that.
Curl your fair lashes
Most redheads have very fair/blonde/translucent eyelashes. Help your eyes pop by curling your lashes up. This will expose more of the eye color and allow it to be more vivid.
Wear metallic shadow
Eyeshadow has a special way of making red hair pop. Metallics have a way of drawing attention to the eye in a subtle way. For those with brown eyes, try a gold metallic look. For those with green or blue eyes, try a warm bronze or rose gold look. Champagne is a great neutral metallic for all eye colors.
Wear complementary colors
Complementary colors are opposite to each other on the color wheel, so they create a strong contrast. This is what will make your eyes pop. For brown eyes, this would be shades of blue. For green, it would be shades of purple, and for blue it would be shades of orange.
Add colored liner
Another way you can incorporate complementary colors, or just a pop of color is through colored or white eyeliner. This fun addition to your makeup can help make your eyes pop.
Tightline the eyes
The term ‘tightline’ refers to the placement of a gel or pencil eyeliner just beneath the upper lash line. Usually, redheads with fair lashes can really benefit from this trick because it will make your eyes pop even more. Applying a tight line can help to define the eye and the lash line.
If you want something bold, opt for a dark tight line. If you want something to make your eyes look bigger and brighter, opt for a white or nude tight line.
Wear false lashes
You can accentuate your eyes by applying false lashes. Brown falsies look great for a more casual look, while black lashes can add some drama. Individual lashes are also a great way to add some lash volume without going full glam.
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Frizzy red hair is a pain, and sometimes it feels like no matter what you do you just can’t fight the frizz. We’ve talked about products to make your red hair less frizzy, but if you’re still struggling from red hair that is super frizzy, here are a few habits you might want to kick in order to tame your mane:
1. Rubbing hair with a towel
Terrycloth bath towels are great for drying the water off your body, but your red hair? Not so much. Drying your hair with a towel is probably contributing to your frizz problem. Instead of a towel, try a microfiber towel turban or even a cotton t-shirt. In addition to switching up your drying tool, change your method. Rubbing creates friction which increases frizz. Try squeezing the water from your hair to reduce friction.
Introducing the How to be a Redhead Soft Microfiber Hair Towel for Redheads. Because wet hair is at its most vulnerable, this custom microfiber towel gently and carefully absorbs moisture from your red hair and dries it quickly, all while protecting it from stretching and breakage. This design is uniquely shaped to wrap all of your hair securely (no matter the length), with an elastic strap to comfortably keep things in place. Your hair journey starts here, redheads.
It’s easy to go long periods of time between salon visits, especially if you’re growing your hair. If you’re suffering from frizz in your red hair, make time to go to the salon. Getting rid of dry split ends will help to reduce frizz and the overall appearance of your hair.
3. Hairspray + heat
Taming frizz when styling your red hair can be hard, so it might be tempting to try and reduce frizz and flyaways with a combo of heat and hairspray. While this may be a temporary fix, these two things together are causing more damage than good. The alcohol in hairspray burns when it comes in contact with your hot tools, which means your hair is getting heat damage. Apply a heat protection spray before you use your hot tools, and wait to apply the hair stay until you’re all done and ready to lock in the style.
4. Too much heat
In general, heat is bad for your hair. This applies to your shower water being too hot, as well as using tools like blow dryers and curling irons. When struggling with frizzy red hair, turn down the heat as much as possible. Wash your hair in lukewarm water and skip the hot tools. If you insist on using hot tools, always use heat protection spray and lower the temp.
If you are looking for a way to keep your red hair shiny and healthy, 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.
Looking to change up your fall redhead makeup look? We’ve got you covered with some of our favorite ‘Redhead-Friendly’ approved eyeshadow palettes for Redhead Season:
1. Nudes
Keep things classic with a selection of redhead-friendly nude shadows, perfect for creating an everyday look.
Choosing the right color of red for your look can depend heavily on your skin tone. If you have a warmer skin tone, opt for warmer dark reds. If your skin is more cool-toned, you might want to choose reds that are bluer or purple-based.
Use it as an accent color
An easy way to start incorporating red into your outfits is to use it as an accent color. Pick one dark red piece and let that be the star of the show. If you feel like dark red clashes with your hair, opt for wearing dark red lower on your body like a skirt, pants, shoes, or a handbag. If you want to make your hair and eyes pop, wear a dark red sweater, jacket, or scarf.
Having a neutral base will help your red pop and keep your outfit from being too overwhelming. White, and ivory, as well as shades of brown and black all, go well with dark red. Dark denim is a great neutral when it comes to outfits, and it looks great with dark red.
Coordinate your colors
In addition to using neutrals as a base, dark red pairs well with many other colors like pink, dark teal, and navy. Coordinating your dark red with another color can help you make a cohesive yet still colorful outfit. Here are a few visual examples of how to rock your dark red:
