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| As the only redhead in my family, and one of only two redheads in my class when I was growing up, I felt like an outsider at times. My hair was made fun of and I frequently wished I looked another way. As an adult, however, I truly appreciate my coloring and I have met many other redheads who have helped me see we are an extra special group. This page lists some of the best resources for redhead I've found in my efforts to make the most of my red hair. If you're a redhead, I welcome hearing from you and learning about your favorite resources, too. Hair CareIf you're looking for amazing shampoo that plays up your natural color and balances your pH so that you need less conditioner or add-on products, you should try ShiKai's Henna Gold Redhead formula. You can purchase it at local health food store (ShiKai website helps you find a store in your area), directly from the ShiKai website, or by telephoning ShiKai at 1+800-448-0298. Be sure to get the Henna Gold Redhead formula (item #31303), list price $7.95. Before finding this shampoo formula, I frequently changed shampoos, looking for something to make my hair soft and shiny. No more searching! I've been using it for years and I'll use this shampoo until they stop making it. I sure hope that's no time soon. I sometimes also use ShiKai's Henna Gold Extra Shine spray-on conditioner (which is also fabulous as a detangler on children's hair). Most of the time I don't need it though and just use the shampoo. Occasionally I use their Henna Gold Volume Plus Styling Gel which works very well because it's light and flexible while also holding the shape of my curls. ShiKai has launched a line of products called "Color Reflect" specifically for color-treated hair and that give an extra color boost to fading natural red hair. While it does a beautiful job enhancing the color, I needed to use a conditioner with it and so I've gone back to using the original Henna Gold Redhead formula instead. [By the way, my husband tried the color-enhancing shampoo for platinum hair and he loves it. Takes out every bit of yellowing and leaves his hair far less wiry-feeling than other shampoos he's used.]
Just for Redheads offers makeup, hair care products, and tips specifically for redheads. The makeup comes in low-price packaging, but I've been happy with the quality and range of colors. For instance, they carry red and light brown mascara perfect for very pale lashes. They also offer a hair scrunchy that looks like hair (OK, that sounds creepy, but it's great for wrapping around a ponytail or a bun) that is exactly the color of my hair. I use "Strawberry Blonde" but they offer four different shades. Call for a catalog at 1+800-830-8240. Other makeup tips: L'Oreal offers True Brown mascara, which doesn't make me look like a raccoon. Bobbi Brown offers makeup with a yellow undertone (listed as "pale yellow" or "sand"), instead of pink or brown, that I can wear without looking like I'm wearing a mask. It takes a little getting used to but I wouldn't go back to the beige tones. Although I haven't ordered from them, Redheads Fancy also specializes in makeup for redheads. Although it has nothing to do with my red hair, the most prized ingredient in my cosmetic bag is Rosebud Salve. I use it to take off mascara, stop itchy bug bites, clear up blemishes or dry patches of skin, and as a lip and cuticle balm. Very impressive for one product... and it smells great! Like many redheads, I have sensitive skin. Most moisturizers cause me to break out in a rash or look puffy. The best product I've found for keeping my skin looking and feeling great is an organic cold-pressed oil called Bonita from ElectricalBody. I use it each night. In addition to helping my skin, it smells incredible. Articles About Redheads"What's So Hot About Redheads?" Marie Claire. True red or faux? Same diff, these days. Supermodels, screen queens, and real queens: Why everyone should lust for rust. Not only is there the Darwin factor (as a mere 2 percent of the population — the number-one minority on the planet — redheads were clearly getting the kiss-off 20,000 years ago by potential cavemates who argued, "In this blazing sun, what chance of survival do they have?"), there has also been the losing battle on two major beauty fronts: Authentic auburns can never, ever tan or find a flattering red lipstick."It's a pain being ginger." BBC News Health. People with red hair are more susceptible to pain, according to doctors. Research carried out in the United States suggests that redheads need 20% more anesthesia than people with other hair color. Doctors believe that genes which are responsible for red hair also have a role in managing pain. They said the findings could have important implications for patients who are undergoing surgery. Dr Edwin Liem, of the University of Louisville in Kentucky, studied the effects of an inhaled anesthetic called desflurane on women between the ages of 19 and 40. In a nutshell, redheads are likely to experience more pain."Gingers extinct in 100 years, say scientists." Courier Mail. REDHEADS are becoming rarer and could be extinct in 100 years, according to genetic scientists. National Geographic magazine reports that less than two per cent of the world's population has natural red hair, created by a mutation in northern Europe thousands of years ago. Global intermingling, which broadens the availability of possible partners, has reduced the chances of redheads meeting and producing little redheads of their own.... "Some Neandertals Were Pale Redheads, DNA Suggests." National Geographic News. Some Neandertals may have had red hair and pale skin, just as some modern humans do, according to a new genetic study. The traits were likely more common in European Neandertals (often spelled Neanderthals), just as they are often seen in modern humans of European descent. Books About Redheads
The Redhead Handbook: A Fun and Comprehensive Guide to Red Hair and More. Cort Cass, editor and Vanessa Garcia, illustrator (Blue Mountain Arts, 2003) Full of fun redhead trivia and history. Redhead Book: A Book for and about Redheads. Allen P. Sacharov, Nancy Barry (Illustrator). Paperback, 1985. Very hard to find, but worth getting if you can find it. Little Red. by Sarah "The Duchess of York" Ferguson, Sam Williams (Illustrator). Paperback, Sept 2003. Also, Little Red's Summer Adventure and Little Red's Christmas Story. A sweet series of children's books about a little girl with red hair. Redheads. Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Uwe Ditz, Photographer (Edition Stemmle, 2000) The author writes, "My hair color played an important role in my search for self, subconsciously at least, for there's a lot one tends to suppress or ignore. I used to hate my red hair. It was perplexing, made me feel insecure. And then I started to like it. Blonde hair? Straight hair? No thanks! I'm just the way I am." This book is also now out of print and copies are hard to come by (and very expensive) so if I discover any new source, I'll list it here. Drop me a note if you know where to get more copies. Redheads. Joel Meyerowitz (Rizzoli, 1991). Reprinted as a paperback, this is a volume of photographs of redheads. Redhead: Fabulous Makeovers for Ultimate Beauty. Linda McCrerey (McMillian, 1996). Offers redheads advice on makeup, skin care, and wardrobe selection, shows makeovers for five women of various ages, and discusses hair care and styling. A bit dated now. Make Up for Redheads. Susi Rogol. Paperback, 1984. Dated, but a good reference book. Sarah Ferguson: The Royal Redhead. David Banks. Silver Burdett Pr, 1987. Traces the life of Sarah Margaret Ferguson, detailing her childhood, how she met and fell in love with Prince Andrew, the royal wedding and her changing life as the Duchess of York. Did you know a Sherlock Holmes mystery was written entirely about crowds of redheads, called The Redheaded League by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Facts About Redheads
Sources: The Redhead Encyclopedia, The Redhead Book Wikipedia also does an outstanding job explaining all things red-head. Websites and Organizations
TipsEnhance your beauty by dressing in clothes that best complement your coloring. Build a wardrobe around colors that celebrate your features and make getting ready in the morning fun and simple. Select Clothing Colors That Complement Red Hair and Light Eyes Select Clothing Colors That Complement Red Hair and Dark Eyes And if
you have aspirations of being a redhead: Quotations
Man, you
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Once in
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course, part of the problem with redheads Famous RedheadsThomas Jefferson - Peppermint Patty - Bonnie Raitt - Sarah Ferguson - Simply Red's Mick Hucknall - Geri Halliwell - T'Pau's Carol Decker - SONiA - Gina G - The Little Mermaid - Little Einstein's Leo - Little Red - Boris Becker - Jim Courier - Molly Ringwald - Elizabeth I - Julianne Moore - Marcia Cross - David Caruso - Wynonna Judd - Mark McGwire - Reba McEntire - Tilda Swinton - Axl Rose - Philip Seymour Hoffman - Angie Everhart - Vincent Van Gogh - J.K. Rowling - Galileo - Bette Midler - Conan O'Brian - Prince Harry of Wales - Lindsey Lohan - William H. Macy - Nicole Kidman - Lucille Ball - John F. Kennedy - Wilma Flinstone - Bill Walton - Alyson Hannigan - Kirsten Dunst - Laura Prepon - Ewan McGregor - Seth Green - Gillian Anderson - Kathy Griffin - Carrot Top - Rose McGowan - Eric Stoltz - Molly Ringwald - Danny Bonaduce - Carol Burnett - Sophia Loren - Ron Howard - Pippi Longstocking - Wendy Thomas - Raggedy Ann - Tia Leone - Kathryn Hepburn - Lauen Holly |
