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5 Hairstyles To Rock With Curly Red Hair

Rock Your Curly Hair Like a Redhead

If you’re rocking naturally curly red hair, you might be looking for cute new hairstyles that curl friendly. Here are a few of our favorites: 

Bangs

One of the hassles of curls can be the amount of hair that falls into your face. Getting bangs is a great way to keep those curls out of your face while creating dimension in the hair. Long shaggy bangs are great because they can be pulled back with the rest of your hair.

 

Braids

For short or long hair, braids can be a wonderful option for styling curly hair. If your hair is short, try some smaller french braids on the top or side portion of your hair to keep the hair back. If your hair is longer try a single or double french braid, a fishtail braid, or even a braid crown.

Cute Clips

Curly red hair can be hard to manage and style. Try adjusting your hair into a new part or half-back and then adding a cute clip so it will stay all day. This will also help you to keep from adjusting your hair too often which can cause frizz in your curls.

Half Up Half Down

Another great style for hair of all lengths is the half up half down look. This will allow your curls to be shown off while getting the hair out of your face without looking too casual. Try a braid, bun, clip or ponytail to secure the top half of your hair. 

Hair Scarf

Add a simple hair scarf to your red curly hair for a plethora of cute styles. You can use a hair scarf as a headband, a ponytail or bun accessory, or just a fun piece to add a pop of color to your hairstyle. Opt for something silky soft to reduce added frizz in your curls.

Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

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How to Contour Fair Redhead Skin Without Looking Orange

Sculpt Your Fair Skin to Perfection!

Contouring your face can help to enhance and sculpt your face for more defined redhead beauty features. Contouring redhead skin can be tricky because a lot of contour products are too dark or orange, and can make the skin look muddy. Here are a few tips and tricks for getting the perfect contour (especially if you have fair skin): 

1. Prep your skin

A huge part of getting a good finish and staying all day contour for any skin tone is starting with a good base. Start with clean, moisturized skin and then apply primer. Applying a creamy foundation will help the contour to melt into the skin making it blendable and easy to work with. Make sure you blend your foundation fully before starting on your contour.

2. Choose the right color 

Picking the right color is key when it comes to contour. There aren’t a lot of great options for fair-skinned people, but you don’t have to settle for something that’s too dark or too orange. A few great contour products for fair skin include:

Redhead Tip: If you’re cool-toned and struggling to find a more taupe bronzer that works for you, try cream eyebrow products intended for light brown brows.

3. Apply lightly and how to apply 

If you’ve watched any makeup tutorial videos, you’ve probably seen beauty gurus take a pretty heavy hand with their contour. Getting the right amount of contour takes practice. If you apply too much product, you’ll end up muddying your makeup and it won’t look good. 

Use the graph below to determine where to apply the dark contour and light contour. Contour products go a long way, so start light, blend and then apply a little more as needed. Over time you’ll start to learn how much works for your skin.

4. Blend, blend, blend 

The key to making your contour look natural is blending. You want to blend and blend and when you think you’re done, blend some more. Blending will help the product meld with your skin and create a flawless finish. Not enough blending can easily leave you with harsh lines, uneven tone, and cakey makeup.

5. Highlight and brighten

Contouring your face will darken some areas to help create depth. To create the full effect, you need to lighten and brighten other areas of your face. This can be achieved with concealer or highlighter. Focus on the highest points of the face to help draw the eye there. 

READ: Redhead Makeup Tips – How To Contour and Highlight Your Face

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Confidence

6 Cute Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas for Redheads

Bring on the Turkey!

We’ve got a few autumn-style inspiration ideas redheads! We all want to take that cute Thanksgiving photo with our friends and loved ones, but what do you wear on a day where you want to be able to eat as much as you want and still be comfortable and cute? We’ve got you covered: 

1. Skirt & Sweater

If your Thanksgiving dinner is an affair to dress up for, you might want something a little on the nicer side. Pair a cute sweater with a skirt of any length and add some cute boots for a great Thanksgiving day look. Opt for ‘Redhead Friendly’ autumn shades like cranberry and rust. 

2. Sweater dress

Another nicer option is a sweater dress. Its roomy, stretchy material will help you feel comfortable, but the flattering shape will help you look cute, and wearing a dress always feels a little more dressed up. 

3. Wide leg pants

Skip the skinny jeans and opt instead for a roomy pair of wide-leg pants. Pair them with your favorite sweater or t-shirt and you’re all set!

4. Jeans & cardigan

If you feel most comfortable in jeans and want a look that’s nice but casual, try wearing a cardigan with your favorite denim. Open cardigans or button-front cardigans work great for this look.

5. Matching knit set

If you want to be comfy but still stylish, this is the option for you. Matching knit sets are like leveled-up pajamas and they look super trendy and cute.

6. Flannel & Leggings

If you want something comfy, casual, and classic, opt for a flannel and leggings. Dress it up with faux leather leggings or dress it down with sneakers and a ball cap. 

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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How Redheads Can Maintain and Rock Bangs

Keep up the maintenance and you'll learn to love your bangs

Having bangs is super fun until you realize they require more upkeep and maintenance than your regular hair. Don’t let that keep you from getting bangs though! Here are a few tips on how redheads can maintain your bangs so they always look great. 

Get your bangs on a wash schedule 

Since bangs hang in your face and they can get oily or dirty looking before the rest of your hair. Instead of wasting time washing your hair daily, try washing just your bangs if they need a refresh and it’s not a wash day. You can use dry shampoo or pin your hair back and wash just your bangs in the sink. Do a quick blow dry and they will be good as new!

Keep up with bang trims 

If you like your bangs a certain length, make sure you keep up with bang trims. Lots of salons will do free (or really inexpensive) bang trims for their regular clients, so take advantage of that. Never trim your bangs at home.

Reduce use of hot tools

Keep your bangs looking nice by reducing the amount of heat you use on them. When you blow-dry or if you plan to use other hot tools, make sure to apply for heat protection. 

READ: The Power of Air Drying & Skipping The Blow Drying Process

Invest in rollers

A great way to style your bangs without heat is rollers. They can help give your bangs volume and body while keeping them from being damaged. They can also be put in while you do your makeup or skincare so your bangs are ready to go when you are. Try different sizes until you find the one that works for you. 

‘Redhead Friendly’ approved hair rollers: Self Grip Hair Rollers Set 

Try new styles

If you like bangs but aren’t loving your current ones, try different styles. Try something like long curtain bangs, micro bangs, or even a parted wispy bang. Just because one style of bang isn’t for you doesn’t mean bangs aren’t for you!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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Vitamin D: What To Know, Deficiencies and How to Tell If You Need Supplements

Redheads produce their own vitamin D, but is it enough?

It’s widely known and a scientific fact that redheads make their own vitamin D, but does that mean that we don’t need it from any other source? The answer is no, redheads still need vitamin D, and here’s why.

The amount of vitamin D that redheads produce isn’t always enough. Depending on the seasons, where you live and your own genetics, you may need more vitamin D than your body is producing. If you’re health conscious and convinced you’re eating healthy enough to get vitamin D, not so fast. According to the Mayo Clinic, few foods contain the vitamin. And according to the National Institutes of Health, the best food sources of vitamin D are fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Milk is a major source of vitamin D, but with many lactose and tolerant, it can be difficult to get vitamin D from this source. 

Many redheads stay out of the sun and use as much sun protection as possible and while this is beneficial for our skin, it might mean we are lacking in vitamin D. The same can be said if you live in a climate that doesn’t see a lot of sunshine or spend a lot of time indoors.

Some symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are:

  • Being sick or getting infections often
  • Fatigue and tiredness
  • Bone and back pain
  • Bone loss
  • Depression
  • Hair loss
  • Muscle pain
  • Weight gain
  • Anxiety

The best way to know if you’re lacking vitamin D is to always speak with your doctor. If you are deficient, it’s as easy as taking a vitamin D supplement and increasing your intake of food that contains vitamin D. 

LEARN MORE: Click here to listen to the How to be a Redhead podcast: S3, Ep3: Importance of Vitamin D for Redheads or listen directly below:

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more.  Rock it like a Redhead!

 

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The Best Setting Sprays For Smudge-Proof Redhead Makeup

Stay flawless + keep your makeup on all day

Doing your redhead makeup takes time and energy, and you don’t want your hard work melting off halfway through the day. Setting sprays are ideal because they keep your makeup in place –– the difficult task is to find one that is redhead-approved. That’s why we’ve gathered our favorite setting sprays as well as some tips and tricks for smudge-proof makeup: 

1. Prep your skin

You need a good base for makeup that lasts all day, and that starts with prepping your skin. Exfoliating and using moisturizer will help your skin hold the makeup better so it lasts longer.

2. Use a primer

Just like when you paint a wall, you have to use a primer before you apply foundation. Not only will the primer help your makeup last longer, but it will also give you a smooth, even surface to work on. You should also apply primer to your eyelids and even your lips for better holding power.

3. Opt for oil-free

One of the main reasons your makeup melts off throughout the day is because your face is producing oils. These oils are natural and you can’t exactly stop them, but you can cut down on shine and excess oil by using an oil-free foundation.

4. Use a setting powder

If you’re using all liquid and creme-based products, it’s important to use a setting powder in areas that may crease or get oily. This usually includes your under-eye and t-zone. 

5. Finish your look with a redhead-approved setting spray: 

Simply spritz at the end of your look and you will be in awe over how long your makeup stays in place!

Rock it like a Redhead! 

 

Hair + Beauty

12 Amazon Must Haves for Curly Red Hair

Treat Your Curly Red Hair Right

Finding the perfect products for your curly red hair routine can be tough. We’ve gathered 12 of our favorite redhead-approved Amazon products that work wonders for redheads with curly hair. Try adding these to your routine for some curly girl magic: 

Brush: Denman Hair Brush for Curly Hair

$21

Towel: KEEPOZ Hair Towel Wrap Quick Dry 100% Cotton Super Absorbent Turban Head Wrap 

 

$10

In-Shower Scalp Brush: MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush

$7

Shampoo: Innersense – Organic Pure Harmony Hairbath Shampoo 

$31

Conditioner: Innersense Organic Beauty Hydrating Cream Conditioner

$35

Leave-In: Not Your Mother’s Royal Honey & Kalahari Desert Melon Repair + Protect

$34

Styling Gel: Max Green Alchemy Styling Gel 

$20

Detangler: Kinky-Curly, Knot Today, Natural Leave In / Detangler

$16

Hair Mask: Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment

$17

Foam: GIOVANNI Mousse Air-Turbo Charged Hair Styling Foam 

$24

Mouse: Privé Styling Whip – Styling & Volumizing Mousse

$27

Diffuser: Bed Head Curls in Check 1875 Watt Diffuser Hair Dryer

$35

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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Tips for Redhead Teens Who Are New to Makeup

Make this fun makeup-starter experience even more enjoyable!

Being a teen and starting to play around with redhead makeup is such a fun experience. If you’re a redhead teen, you might feel a little lost on where to start. If your friends are blonde or brunette, you might notice their makeup doesn’t quite fit you or look like you think it should. Here are a few tips for redhead teens getting started with makeup:

Tip #1: Practice good skincare 

Beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. Skincare in your teen years can be tough. You’re dealing with hormonal acne and your skin is ever-changing. Establishing a good redhead skincare routine will help your makeup look that much better. Check out our skincare starter tips for redhead teens to kick things off. 

Once you’ve got your skincare routine down, you’ll be ready to start trying out makeup. It’s important to have a good base to work with, so learn the basics before you start trying unique colors and styles. 

Tip #2: Choose the right foundation

To give your skin an even tone and texture, as well as cover imperfections, use a redhead-approved foundation. Using our foundation recommendations, always use the same color as your skin because it will help everything look smooth and flawless. 

There are a lot of different kinds of foundations you can use. For redhead teens just starting out, we recommend a CC cream, a tinted moisturizer, or a sheer coverage foundation. You want to make sure your foundation matches your skin tone as closely as possible. Getting color matched at a makeup store is the best way to ensure you have a good match. 

Learning how to apply foundation properly is key to having it look natural. You can apply your foundation with a damp makeup sponge or a makeup brush. Be sure to blend all the way to the edges of your face and down your neck for a natural finish. Liquid foundation goes a long way, start with just a little and apply more as needed. 

Tip #3: Start with the basics when it comes to eyeliner  

Eye makeup can be tricky to learn, so it’s best to start with the basics. Opt for neutral tones when you’re starting out and use a light hand when applying eye makeup. Here are a few of the basic products you should use to start out with:

  • Mascara – Opt for brown mascara instead of black. It will look more natural with your red hair.
  • Eyeshadow – Pick a simple eye shadow palette with lots of neutral colors to start. 
  • Eye liner – This is one of the harder products to learn how to use, but tutorials online and lots of practice can help you perfect it. Again, a brown eyeliner will look more natural with your red hair. 

Tip #4: Make the right choices when using blush, bronzer, and highlighter

If you want to accentuate your face and your natural features, you can use things like blush, bronzer, and highlight. Selecting the right color for these products can make or break your look. Opt for shades that are close to your skin tone and apply lightly while you get the feel for them. 

READ: Redhead Makeup Tips – How To Contour and Highlight Your Face

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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5 TikTok Beauty Hacks All Redheads Should Try

Learn New Beauty Hacks in Seconds!

If you’ve spent time scrolling through TikTok, you probably know it’s a hot spot for hacks of all kinds, especially redhead beauty hacks. Today we are showing you 5 of the best redhead-approved beauty tricks we’ve found on the fun app: 

1. Perfect eyeshadow every time

If you’re a beginner at eyeshadow, or you just have trouble getting nicely blended colors, try this eyeshadow hack that gives you the perfect look in seconds.

Learn the Hack:

@tartecosmetics

would you try this? #selftaught #beginnermakeup #hiddengem #summer #eyemakeupturorial #beautyhacks #muatips #easymakeup #makeuphacks

♬ original sound – tarte cosmetics

2. Fuller lashes

Want those va-va-voom lashes you see on celebs and influencers? Try this lash placement hack to get fuller-looking lashes and a dramatic cat-eye look.

Learn the Hack:

@mua.alle

LETS DO IT! What do you think? #fyp #foryou #makeuphacks #hack #beautyhacks #beautyhack #mua #eyelinerhack #eyeliner #liner #lashes #greenscreenvideo

♬ original sound – MUA.ALLE

READ: These Easy TikTok Hacks Made Our Redhead Lashes Look Like Falsies

3. Using your lash curler for defined lines 

Who knew the handy little tool you’ve already got in your makeup kit could help you make a cut crease, a defined liner line, and the perfect brow arch.

Learn the Hack:

@beautypebykrislyn1

beauty hacks💕 #foryou #ThisorThatSBLV #makeup #makeuphacks #beauty #beautyhacks #hack #makeuptutorial #beautytips #lashes #trending #eyelashes #mua

♬ Chun Swaee ITSBARBIEBETCH – the mthfkn 🐐

READ: 5 TikTok Red Hair Hacks That Will Definitely Make Your Life Easier

4. Taping the brows 

Keep your redhead eyebrows maintained by using tape as a guide. Just be sure it’s not too sticky, you don’t want to lose an eyebrow!

Learn the Hack:

@edelydesigns

Tape brows✨ there’s no way to mess up this way! #tapebrows #fyp #beautyhack

♬ nhạc nền – Miu – Mai_crystal

READ: How to Get Your Dream Redhead Eyebrows At-Home

5. Easy nose contour

Nose contouring has never been easier than with this quick and easy 3 step contour hack.

Learn the Hack:

@heyitbeemma

Why did no one tell me it could be this easy omg #contour #makeuphack #makeuptutorial #BeautyHack

♬ Cloud 9 – Beach Bunny

READ: 6 TikTok Redhead Beauty Hacks That Will Change How You Do Makeup

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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How Redheads Can Exfoliate Their Lips

Keep your lips soft!

Updated: September 27, 2023

Many redheads take care of their sensitive skin, but forget about their lips. Dry/cold weather can make lips crack, swell and even peel. If you’re not exfoliating your lips, it’s time to start! Lip exfoliation is key for soft, healthy lips and the perfect application of your favorite lipsticks. During the colder months, lip exfoliation can help prevent uncomfortable chapped lips. Here’s everything redheads need to know about lip exfoliation: 

Why is lip exfoliating so important?

Just like the skin on the rest of our face and body, our lips get dry and need attention. Many people think that simply applying chapstick or lip balm will solve the problem, but you need to get rid of the dead skin to prevent peeling, flaking, and cracking. Not only is lip exfoliation important for healthy lips, but it’s also the key to having a flawless finish when you apply lip products like lipstick. 

How do I exfoliate my lips? 

Your lips are a different thickness of skin than your face, so it’s best to use products specifically made for your lips. This also ensures that if you get any product in your mouth it is safe. You can use lip exfoliating masks, lip scrubs, actual organic sugar (if you’re going DIY) or any other gentle lip exfoliating products. Opt for something for sensitive skin and exfoliate once or twice a week to keep from over-exfoliating. 

Other steps to take care of your lips

While you’re getting your exfoliating routine down, make sure you’re also hydrating internally by drinking plenty of water, and externally by applying a moisturizing lip balm that is free of chemicals and dyes. It’s also important to apply SPF to your lips when outdoors during the day. 

Looking for a hydrating lipstick to go with your red hair? Check these out!

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Yes, you heard it right. Finally Bold® is clean, cruelty-free, vegan and made in the USA. Discover three shades made for redheads. Shop now.

Rock it like a Redhead! 

Hair + Beauty

What Happens When Redheads Use Purple Shampoo?

Is Purple Shampoo Right for Redheads?

If you find yourself in the online beauty community, you will often see people using purple shampoo on their blonde hair, and you might be tempted to try using it on your red hair. But first, let us explain what purple shampoo does. It works wonders for removing brassiness from blonde hair. But, what actually happens when a redhead uses purple shampoo? You would think  purple shampoo might make red hair fade, but the results will depend on if your hair is naturally red or dyed red: 

Purple shampoo on natural red hair 

If you’re a natural redhead with no dye in your hair, purple shampoo will most likely have little effect on your color. If you have highlights or a lot of lighter red/orange/blonde in your hair, it may help to remove some of the yellow tones to keep your hair looking redder and less bronzy, but overall don’t expect a big change because purple shampoo isn’t meant for red hair. Consult with your hair stylist on if you should use purple shampoo on your natural red hair. 

Purple shampoo on dyed red hair 

If you’re a redhead ‘by choice’, you might want to use purple shampoo to extend the life of your color. You can also use a blue or purple shampoo to tone down any yellow or overly orange areas to keep your rich red color. Warning: If you’re going for a more natural gingery color, you may want to avoid using purple shampoo as it will tone down the orange undertones. 

READ: 2021’s Best Color Depositing Shampoos for Redheads

We recommend redheads, both natural and ‘by choice’ opt for color depositing shampoos instead. They’re formulated for redheads and will give you the best results.

Rock it like a Redhead! 

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Why the H2BAR Box Makes the Perfect Gift for Redheads

The perfect addition to your holiday gift-giving list!

Maybe you’re a redhead wanting to buy yourself a gift, or looking for something to add to your holiday shopping list. Or maybe you have a loved one who is a redhead and you can’t decide what to buy. We’ve got the perfect gift for redheads!

The H2BAR Box is a box of ‘Redhead Friendly’ approved products selected for redheads, by redheads. That means the recipient of your gift (or even you) will get to enjoy a box of premium products multiple times throughout the year. 

When making the purchase, choose from the monthly and/or quarterly H2BAR Box.

The monthly H2BAR Box is packed full of beauty, accessories and confidence-enhancing products. Each month, subscribers can expect a value of $80-$120+, 2 full-size products and 4-6 additional sample/travel size items. Subscribe Now!

The Deluxe H2BAR Box ships at the start of every season (March, June, September and December) and is packed full of beauty, accessory and confidence-enhancing products. Each quarter, subscribers can expect a value of $250+, mostly all full-size products and a total of 12 (or more) products. Subscribe Now!

You can opt for a one-time delivery for the holidays, or keep the gift-giving all year long. The boxes have expected value well over the price you pay, and it’s a fun surprise to get in the mail. Be sure to put an H2BAR Box on your list this holiday season! 

Not convinced yet? See what past H2BAR Box recipients are saying…

— “I love that the box comes with products that are great for my sensitive skin and most of the products I received came with sunscreen also which is super important to me.” – Heather 

— “I have gotten two boxes so far and I loved all the products in both!” – Nicole 

— “I received my first H2BAR box which was the monthly December one and I was so excited! The products inside were amazing and I was not disappointed! I am so excited I found something that is all about redheads!” – Kristina

Read more 5-star H2BAR Box reviews + Rock it like a Redhead! 

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