How to wear Red hair.

After having Red hair for quite a few years, (since the age of eleven to be exact) with only a 2 year gap of going blonde I am well versed in the way of the fiesty red head. Having red hair isn't as easy as it may seem on the box, no, it takes maintenance, effort, care and constant upkeep. Not only that you need to be aware of things that do and do NOT go with red hair. I have below a guide on how to rock the carrot top without actually being a 'carrot top'.

First of all, check the tone, does it match your skin color? Eyes? Hair style? Will you have highlights, low lights or just keep it monotone? Do you want to go copper or ruby? Do you want the look to reflect Autumn or Winter? Or Spring or Summer for that matter? Do you have freckles, and what is your natural hair color? You should speak to a hairdresser about all this stuff and find the right tone for you. Then later on when you get the hang of it you will be able to do it yourself, unless you like going to the hairdresser constantly. Then make sure you go once a month to keep it nice and crisp looking.

Red hair is the fastest hair color to fade as the red pigments are quite large, leaving them very easy to wash out. You will find that after about 3 weeks your hair will start to look dull and you'll need to color it again. You can stop it from happening so fast by using a color shampoo such as De Lorenzo NovaFusion Color Shampoo. You get it from most salons and one bottle lasts a long time. It refreshes and tones your hair color and keeps it looking nice and fresh. Though your hair dresser may suggest a different brand, this is just what I use.

Have you ever seen sexy frizzy red hair? No. Because it doesn't exist. If your hair is super curly you may want to consider a different color. Because a bad hair day with curls AND red hair can be a nightmare-hair-day. If you are intent on having red hair and want to keep your curls, why not try getting an electric perm (which looks like this)? You will need to find a good Asian hairdresser and have them do it for you. It gives you large natural looking curls that don't end up like this.

If your eye color is Green, red hair will look amazing on you. No questions asked. Same goes for Gray eyes too (which I have), also Hazel and Dark Blue. Most other eye colors (i.e, lighter blues or browns) either clash too much with the red or just fade your eyes into your hair. If your eyes happen to be blue or brown, you could consider using a little green eyeliner. NOT TOO MUCH! I cant stress this enough! I am not an advocate of color eye make-up at all. I only use it if I must and even then I use it sparingly. Go to a make-up counter at David Jones or Myer and ask the ladies there to show you how to use it. I love anything by Dior or Estée Lauder. Keep your eyes smokey with a touch of dark green and you'll really see the difference.

The hairstyle you have will also make a difference. You wouldn't have a bright red bob would you? Maybe try to go for a darker blood red for that. Red hair is very temperamental and you need to make sure its done right.

For lighter skin colors I'd definitely seek the advice of a hairdresser or stylist. I have darker skin and I can very well say I don't look good with light red hair. Mine is ruby red and looks smashing.

Go to Celebhairstyle.wordpress.com for more tips on how to care for your hair and how to wear it well.

Enjoy!

xo-xo