For a natural look, choose neutral lipstick in brown shades or extremely light, barely-there pink. Colors like bright cherry red may clash with redheads with orange-red hair, and bright hot pink can also clash with many red hair colors. Look for a color similar to a deep rose-red or dark pink.
Redheads look fab in blue and green eyeliner. The bold colors can help instantly brighten up your face and effortlessly complement the rest of your makeup. To get the look in an especially trendy way, use a blue or green eyeliner along your lower lash line for an unexpected pop.
We love this trend because sometimes black eyeliners and mascaras can be quite harsh for redheads. Brown eyeliner is a nice subtle way to add some definition to your eye without overpowering it.
Go for a darker look in the evening. Change up your black smokey eye. Opt for browns, dark taupes and purples — very 'Redhead Friendly'.
At the same time, warmer tones — think peachy pinks and corals — are also extremely flattering, complementary to the warm undertones found in all shades of red hair, says Cantor. Even purple hues, be it a violet eyeliner or plum lipstick, work, since purple has a mix of warm and cool undertones, he adds.
Nude lipstick creates a more natural look for redheads. The neutral shades of nude tone down the intensity of the colour of the red hair. The simplicity of nude colours makes it appropriate for everyday wear, not making too many statements on the lips.
“If you're a natural redhead or a blonder redhead, your eyelashes can kind of disappear,” she says. Strand recommends black mascara for its dramatic and face-framing effect or even a deep mossy green mascara for green-eyed redheads. “And redheads also look amazing in a strong lip,” Strand says.
Yes. Although brown mascaras are underrated, they not only enhance the natural lash color but also complement red hair. They add a surreal touch to your entire look.
Today, blushes come in many colors other than red (rouge). Natural blush colors like coral-red, apricot and peach lend a warm glow to the cheeks of redheads and look very classy. Pink blushes are too undefined for redheads and should therefore be avoided.
If you don't have an auburn eyebrow pencil, try mixing a light brunette shade with a touch of blonde for a natural ombré effect that's often seen on redheads. And, if your eyebrows are on the darker side, work with two darker brown shades to achieve a fuller, shapelier brow.
For starters, redheads typically have fair complexions and are more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancer. Some people with red hair also experience pain differently, or they can look older than they are. At the same time, redheads are better at manufacturing vitamin D and have a lower prostate cancer risk.
As with any hair color and complexion, there are some “no-no's.” Avoid pastels since these colors tend to wash out those with red hair. Also avoid most oranges, yellows, and burgundy-reds. Yellow is really a wild card color— on some it looks unbelievably good, and others it washes them out!
Your bold hair is best enhanced by subtle cosmetics. Dark red hair: Shy away from drama and stick with a lighter shade palette. Peach blush is more flattering than red or rose tones. Lip gloss in coral or golden pink is a pretty choice, especially when paired with plenty of black mascara and liner to flatter your eyes.
Experienced artists will know that they shouldn't try to match the brow color to the hair color – redheads don't have red eyebrows. If you have lighter hair, close to strawberry blonde, the artist should go for fair blonde shade. They will probably mix different pigments to find your perfect copper shade.
Myth: Redheads' skin ages faster because it's so dry.
A dry, leather-like appearance and increased wrinkles are not due to hair color. Those with dry skin have a multitude of options available to them using today's dermatology.
This can be tricky, since most natural redheads have either very light copper brows and lashes or barely-there blondish-white ones. That coloring poses a problem with too-dark mascara—if it isn't applied all the way to the lash line it's really noticeable.
As we mentioned, purple shampoo can be used to neutralize brassy tones, like yellow and orange that can pop up as your red hair color starts to fade. This will help your overall hue look its best, and help you make your color last longer between salon visits (or at-home coloring sessions).
Black eyeliner's ability to stand on its own and still look "polished" makes it an excellent look for redheads, adds Goodwin, since "makeup has an intensity on fair skin that it doesn't have on warmer, deeper skin tones—dark colors look darker, and bright colors look brighter."
If you're shopping for a red head, then you'll want to pick jewelry items in shades of silver, including aluminum, sterling silver, platinum, white gold and stainless steel. Red hair really complements these silvery metals, which stand out against red locks.
It may seem like blondes have all the fun when it comes to highlights, but the truth is that redheads can turn heads too with the addition of warm, dimensional highlights. Hair across the spectrum of red, from burgundy hair color to chocolate cherry hair, looks even more luxurious and full with added hair highlights.
Natural redheads usually have fair skin with cool undertones, and it's a stunning combination. So if you have cool skin tones, opt for a natural auburn or mahogany shade.