How to be a Redhead

Those with natural red hair have thinner skin than people with darker hair. Redheads are prone to what doctors call “couperose skin.” Couperose skin is defined as visibly dilated capillaries; these capillaries are most likely to show up around the nose and cheek area and can look and feel similar to rosacea. Because a redhead’s skin is thinner, you might even feel like you bruise more too.  Charac...

Gua sha is a natural therapy that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation. This ancient Chinese healing technique may offer a unique approach to better health, addressing issues like chronic pain*.  In gua sha, a technician scrapes your skin with short or long strokes to stimulate microcirculation of the soft tissue, which increases blood flow. They make these s...

The backbone of HowtobeaRedhead.com is our 'Redhead Friendly' approval process. It's what inspired the launch of the H2BAR Box, the "How to be a Redhead" book and the redhead beauty events. All products + services recommended by us has been meticulously tested by a redhead + if it passes all of the testing, it is deemed 'Redhead Friendly Approved'. We have heard so much about the HydraFacial Treat...

Redheads are said to make their own Vitamin D and because of this are said to need less Vitamin D than blondes/brunettes. Can we say hashtag #Superpower? Is this true and what should we know about Vitamin D and its connection with redheads? Studies have suggested that redheads are most efficient at synthesizing D, which is crucial for bone health and is thought to protect against depression. Scott...

Elyse Dehlbom was a fan favorite on the 23rd season of ABC’s "The Bachelor". Refinery 29 wrote, “But one contestant [speaking of Elyse] on Colton Underwood's season stood out simply because of her hair color. Sigh. Redheads are (oddly) rare on the show.”   She grew up outside of Anchorage in Alaska, where she spent her childhood outdoors. She found a warmer climate when she relocated to Scottsdale...

Stephanie talks about an unexpected challenge that came her way and how she handled the situation. At age 30, she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer & at the same time experienced a miscarriage. It took time, lots of yoga/meditation and family/friends to get her to her current place of gratitude and thanks. Many of you were wondering when Season 3 of the H2BAR podcast was kicking off...

Redheads, Season 3 of the How to be a Redhead podcast is launching THIS upcoming Friday, January 31, 2020. We will be diving into important redhead topics and it will be a blast! What to expect: The 1st episode, launching Friday, is a message straight from Stephanie. Disclaimer: The first episode will contain some heavy news. Stephanie was not sure if she wanted to share her story but decided it w...

One year ago we started the H2BAR Podcast and it's hard to believe 2 seasons have already come and gone! We thank you for listening to 35+ podcast episodes (and much love to our lovely, intelligent guests) full of redhead beauty, style and confidence tips. Here's a sneak peek of what is to come, when we will be back with Season 3 and what fun H2BAR projects we'll be working on in the upcoming mont...

We, Adrienne and Stephanie, have curly red hair and discovered that embracing our curls was a challenging journey -- a similar feeling when learning to love our unique hair color. Before we launched HowtobeaRedhead.com, we were fans (and still are!) of NaturallyCurly.com, a website for curly hair. That's why we're excited to talk to co-founder of NaturallyCurly.com, Michelle Breyer. She helped cre...

Microblading inserts semi-permanent pigment into the upper layers of skin to create the desired fullness and shape of the eyebrows. The effects last up to 12 months after which the pigment fades leaving the skin and your natural brows exactly as they were. The technique is very on-trend right now. But microblading can be difficult for redheads because redheads typically have lighter and coarser br...

The truth is: redheads are super cool, but we already knew that right?! To help understand just how cool we are, you should learn a little more about the history of red hair. That's why we're so excited to talk with Jacky Colliss Harvey. Jacky is the author of "Red: A History of the Redhead" and "My Life As A Redhead: A Journal". She studied English at Cambridge University and art history at the C...

Microneedling is a procedure that uses fine needles to puncture the skin and create a controlled skin injury in order to rejuvenate the skin. It is used to treat and improve conditions like acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, loose skin, skin texture, pore size, brown spots, stretch marks, and pigment issues. Microneedling, in some form, has been practiced for more than 20 years. It’s also cal...

The H2BAR Box is now offering a deluxe version of the beauty box, sent out 4 times a year, in addition to the monthly box! You now have 2 options for enjoying THE beauty subscription box for redheads! Adrienne and Stephanie answer many of the questions redheads have asked on social media about the Deluxe H2BAR Box. Complete details & podcast notes: https://howtobearedhead.com/redhead-deluxe-h2...

Redheads have always said they need more anesthesia and experience more pain than blondes/brunettes. But is it an urban legend? No! "Redheads do experience more pain," says Dr. Daniel Sessler. He's a world-renowned researcher and anesthesiologist. He was quoted in the 2009 New York Times article, "Pain of Being a Redhead". He extensively studied redheads and concluded redheads DO experience more p...

For years, beauty and laser specialists have said: “Redheads can’t get laser hair removal because the laser technology can’t pick up blonde/light hair follicles.” Is this true? Founder & Medical Director of WIFH in Atlanta, Dr. Jay Kulkin, MD answers the question. He is a nationally recognized cosmetic laser specialist with more than thirty years of experience, and a member of the American Soc...

*GIVEAWAY! Fabiola Trujillo is giving away two (2) Perfect Glowing Tanning sets to two (2) H2BAR podcast listeners. *HOW TO ENTER: Simply leave a review on the H2BAR iTunes podcast & email info@howtobearedhead.com with a screenshot of your review* --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-redhead/id1436407798 Fabiola is Miami’s go-to celebrity spray tan artist. Over the past 20+...

Natural redheads, this episode is for you too! eSalon is an award-winning home hair color product, shipped to your door. It is made specifically for you. You simply log onto the eSalon website, an expert crafts your color and it is delivered to your door. Stephanie, a natural redhead, who needs 3-4 hair glosses a year to “up” her red, is passionate about this service because the color is on-point...

Irene O’Brien is a natural redhead fashion stylist living in Ireland who presents a live style slot weekly on the popular lifestyle TV show ‘RTE Today with Maura and Daithi’, with a specific focus on confidence in dressing and sustainable fashion. Irene is passionate about promoting confidence in style. She mentors and advises on how to harness power through clothing and how to present yourself. Y...

You might have heard Susan Ciminelli's expert advice in Season 1, Episode 13 of the H2BAR Podcast. Her advice was extremely popular so we are excited to have her back! Susan Ciminelli is a world-renowned holistic health, beauty and wellness guru with an unrivaled approach to skincare. For nearly 35 years, the elite have experienced firsthand her innate ability to identify the root of any skin conc...

Kiera Doyle is a hairdresser, facilitator and director of Digital Education for L’Oreal who believes alignment and authenticity should be at the core of everything we do. And, she is a TEDx speaker who resides in New York City. You can find her on Instagram @Hairofthegirl. With a background in PR, beauty and yoga, her mixed bag of skills led her to L’Oreal where she saw an opportunity to empower h...

Ross Ellis is the founder and CEO of STOMP Out Bullying. She is nationally recognized as an expert for her work in bullying and cyberbullying prevention, violence against children, as well as being an expert in online safety. Ross gives life changing tips on how redheads can defend themselves against bullies. She has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit and corporate sector, and has been...

Maria Salandra is a natural redhead, is known in the celebrity circuit as *the* nail artist and since 2013 has been Rihanna’s personal nail artist. Maria's success story is incredibly unique. She wanted a career in music and only started to do nails as a side hustle. But eventually, one of her two career paths started to take off faster than the other. With help from a few friends in the film indu...

May 24th is considered “Don’t Fry Day” by the Skin Cancer Foundation. We're speaking with Dr. Dendy Engelman, a spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation and a board-certified dermatologic surgeon practicing in New York City. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the Skin Cancer Foundation, Dr. Dendy Engelman and H2BAR are reminding people to be sun-safe over the Memorial Day weekend and all th...

Everyone knows H2BAR loves a sibling bond! Brooke & Lauren are The Skin Sisters with a decade of professional dermatology experience. Both Brooke & Lauren are board-certified dermatology Physician Assistants and have expertise in all aspects of dermatology from skin cancer surgery to cosmetic procedures. They answer these specific redhead skin questions: Can redheads get laser? Is dermapla...

Liz Washer kicks off Season 2 as Adrienne and Stephanie’s 1st guest on the How to be a Redhead podcast. She is a professional makeup artist and has worked on redhead brides since 2005. Based in Massachusetts, she is recognized for her natural touch and eye for color. She is proficient at HD makeup application (including airbrush); her specialty is clean, feature-enhancing, camera-ready makeup. Liz...