The correct make-up for red heads!
Know your real shade!
It’s important to know what kind of red you are. Most reds fall into one of three shades: copper (orange) red, violet red, and red red, or true red. Natural reds, or natural-looking reds, are in the copper category; very dark reds are classified as violet red; and red reds are recognizable by their vibrant, true color. These last two shades do not occur in nature.
Knowing your true shade will dictate your color-palette options. If you’re a copper top, you want to make sure orangey makeup and clothing won’t clash with your hair hue. The same goes for violet redheads and purple shades, and true reds and red shades — and all three should be wary of pink
Knowing your true shade will dictate your color-palette options. If you’re a copper top, you want to make sure orangey makeup and clothing won’t clash with your hair hue. The same goes for violet redheads and purple shades, and true reds and red shades — and all three should be wary of pink
Your color pallet!
Makeup-wise, start neutral. Staples that look great on everyone are Nars blush in Orgasm or ELF blush from its studio line of blush and contouring powder ($3!) and black mascara — we love the new Lash Blast Fusion from Cover Girl and the Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascar). Green eye makeups are great on redheads, as is purple and any color you might find in an autumnal forest. For a more daring look, metallics work with every shade.
Your brows!
A great way to try out different brow colors without commitment or major catastrophe is with tinted mascara or a colored brow tamer like ELF’s Eyebrow Treat and Tame. Aim for one shade darker than your red hair color.
Your complexion!
Many natural redheads have freckles (which we love!). It's up to you whether you want to go with sheer coverage or a higher pigment to cover them up. But either way, make the same choice for your whole face: Don’t use a super-coverage concealer in spots and sheer powder in other places, as that can end up looking splotchy.
Going from blonde to red!
Of course you will want to warm up your brows (see above), but you'll find you need a little less makeup in general. And while you may need to reevaluate your lipstick and blush colors (especially the pinks and reds), try orange and copper tones in addition to greens on your eyes.
Going from brunette to red!
Again, unless you’re going to a very dark or winey shade of red, you’ll probably want to soften your eyebrow color a shade or two. You can still use the cheek and lip shades you’re used to, but they will stand out more that they did on you when you were a brunette. Other than that it’s the same as blondes changing to red: Just try on your blush and lipsticks and get reacquainted with how they look on you.
Read more: Makeup Tips for Redheads - How to Wear Makeup with Red Hair - Marie Claire
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Products for achieving and maintaining your red hair!
Vibrant Reds!
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Each bottle contains 100ml of thick conditioning color which makes it great for using with special dyeing effects and its price is not expensive to try a few colours at once! It is recommended to apply the dye to pre-lightened or bleached hair. If applying to natural hair, a Crazy Color dye in a darker shade may offer a great tint to your hair. Semi-permanent hair dye can last approx. 4-8 washes, this can vary dependant on hair type. This new semi-permanent shade offers the ultimate in vibrant, electrifying red hair colour full of vivid shine. Feeling bold? Apply Pillar Box Red to blonde or pre-lightened hair to achieve the brightest and most intense colour. Or for a more subtle result, apply to natural or dyed hair for a vibrant colour boost. The Ultra Brights box contains a tube of Colour Crème, two sachets of Conditioner, the Instruction Leaflet and gloves for application. Always read the Instruction Leaflet carefully before you begin! This is such a great colour be careful as it will stain everything! But sooo worth it its so bright yet rich looking leaving hair soft and smooth. Its a bit on the expensive side but well worth it. This bold color, when applied to bleached or pre-lightened hair will be a striking, deep "bloody" red. This color is chock full of pigment and will give a bold highlight to darker and natural hair.- Ready to use, no mixing required - Gives highlights to darker hair - Fades gradually with each shampoo - Fortified with an herbal and protein complex - Not recommended for people with 10% or more white hair. Manic Panic uses superior ingredients that are guaranteed vegan and contains no animal ingredients. You have come to the right place for the richest, boldest, brightest, not to mention punkiest hair color on the planet. Plus Manic Panic is tested on celebrities not animals. |
Natural Reds!
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John Frieda's revolutionary, non-drip foam covers every strand perfectly to give you flawless, natural-looking results you thought you could only get at a salon. The formula spreads quickly and easily into roots and those hard-to-reach places, such as the back of your head and your hairline. The nourishing, after-colour conditioner seals in colour for longlasting tonal richness, while keeping hair soft and silky. Feel confident with permanent colour and up to 100 per cent grey coverage. For best results, select a shade no more than two levels away from your current hair colour. Over time your hair loses vitality and your colour loses radiance. New Excellence Crème by L'Oreal Paris, our first non-drip conditioning formula enriched with Pro Keratin, helps replenish hair and rejuvenate colour. Hair feels healthy, silky and soft. Colour looks sensational and not a grey in sight! Casting Creme Gloss - At last a conditioning colour - without ammonia, with visible shimmering tones, harmonious grey coverage. Innovation: the L'Oreal Laboratories create a new generation of no-ammonia colourants. Rich, glossy colour with visiblt shimmering tones - The no-ammonia creme formula gives harmonious grey coverage. Your hair has all the richness of truly natural colour, full of visible shimmering tones. It's as if your colour comes alive. - Glossy and natural looking colour lasts up to 28 shampoos. Gentle, cares for your hair - During colouring, the patented condtioning complex helps protect the hair fibre, inside and out, for voluptuous hair: exceptional softness, glossy shine. - After colouring, the Nutri-Shine conditioner with Aloe Vera and Green Tea enhances the shine of your colour until the next time you color. An easy and pleasurable application - Non-drip creme formula. - The delicate fragrance makes colouring a luxurious treat. - The squeezy applicator tube is designed to fit snugly in the hand for a controlled application: easy and clean, even for beginners. |
Products for red hair!
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Want rich, vibrant and gorgeous red locks? Ignite your red hair with the John Frieda Radiant Red range. This range preserves colour and magnifies shine. A gentle formula with anti-fading agents and light enhancers, Radiant Red shampoo works to attract light and amplify rich tones to red hair. Preserves vivid colour and boosts shine. With intensifying extracts this shampoo is ideal for all shades of natural, colour-treated or highlighted shades of red hair. I love Matrix and especially the colour smart range. this shampoo and conditioner will protect your red colour every wash to protect from colour fade. IT smells great and will leave your hair feeling soft and silky! |
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