The Right Red for You

The Winter trend here in Hollywood seems to be going red. When you spot a redhead, you think; saucy, seductive, sweet with a little bit of bad. What celebrities have been spotted with this look?

Khloe Kardashian is sporting a natural looking version of this hue, Lindsay Lohan's back to her strawberry locks and Rihanna's vibrant shade has been painting this town red.

Khloe's new red hue



Lindsay's strawberry blonde

Which shade of Red is right for you?

This is when your skin tone comes into play. Are you naturally darker skinned with dark hair, like Rihanna? Do you have naturally baby blonde to dark blonde hair, with fair skin, like Khloe? Or are you a natural redhead with fine hair that's lost it's vibrance? Also, if you have a tan, are you going to maintain that tan religiously?

Then there's the matter of shade that's suitable to your lifestyle, would you prefer a copper like Miranda on Sex in the City? A burgandy like Lindsay's old hair? How about a striking bright red or a natural reddish blonde look? Everything is adjustable to your skin tone, done the right way. Also, red hair is hard to maintain, so you'll have to come to terms with the fact that trips to the hairdresser will most likely increase.

Can I do this myself?

Unfortunately, red color washes out quickly, so I recommend specifically finding a colorist; someone that feels confident with reds, and deals with your hair type. I say this, because ethnic and fine hair can get badly damaged with stronger products. For example, some hairdressers will bleach your hair out first before applying an all over red. This can be done without the heavy bleaching; the right way, with the right products and colorist. Also, if you do it yourself, you won't know where your hair is more and less porous. High porousity causes our hair to absorb too much color, which will make it a darker red in certain places and lighter in the lower porousity regions. As if that wasn't enough, doing it yourself can cause a hairdresser's worst nightmare; demarcation lines, an ugly risk that's not worth taking.

Let's get started!

Choose a red! When I say this, keep everything that's been said perviously in mind. Find a picture, bring it to your colorist, and remember to listen to his or her judgement calls. Your hair reflects not only you, but your hairdresser's reputation as well. The appropriate shade and products will be chosen for you, to maintain those bright locks.

Seal it!

Either gloss it or get a keratin treatment to seal in that color. Believe me, the more you seal, the less anxiety you'll have in between appointments. Now go show it off and make all the other girls jealous!