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 brows, and sometimes a semi-permanent color can be way too harsh. BUT, microblading can be done! A red...
Aug 23, 2019
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 Courtauld Institute. She works in museum publishing and is a commentator and reviewer who speaks on t...
Aug 16, 2019
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 called skin needling, collagen induction therapy (CIT), and percutaneous collagen induction (PCI). Can ...
Aug 09, 2019
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-h2bar-box-launching-valued-at-250/ Head here to subscribe: www.h2barbox.com...
Aug 02, 2019
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 pain than most and DO need more anesthesia! This is a must-listen because of the important medical kn...
Jul 26, 2019
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 Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. While Dr. Kulkin is Board Certified by the American Board of Ob...
Jul 19, 2019
*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+ years, her flourishing spray tanning business, Sobe Tan by Fabiola, has turned her into a household...
Jul 12, 2019
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 and unique for each person/redhead; and you can do it yourself at home! We call the eSalon Client Ed...
Jul 05, 2019
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. You can find her on Instagram, @ireneobrienstyle In this episode, we discuss fashion 101 tips for red...
Jun 28, 2019
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 concern and how to bring the body back into balance. Susan is known for her "Ciminelli Glow" and has tra...
Jun 21, 2019
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 hairdressers to align with their purpose and tap into their business potential via the digital age. S...
Jun 14, 2019
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 a child advocate for more than two decades. She educates on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberb...
Jun 07, 2019
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 industry, she landed her first Hollywood film: "Mixed Nuts", starring Steven Martin, Adam Sandler, and R...
May 31, 2019
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 through the summer. Dr. Dendy Engelman is currently an associate at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic...
May 24, 2019
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 dermaplaning recommended for redheads? Can redheads shave their face? Skin hydration is a must for redheads....
May 17, 2019
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 worked with H2BAR on a ‘RED-itorial’ photo shoot in 2011 in Boston, MA, and both Adrienne and Steph...
May 10, 2019
Redheads, thank you for an incredible Season 1. Here’s a little “hey” from us, Adrienne and Stephanie, and a sneak peek into what is to come.
May 10, 2019•5 min
How to be a Redhead launched its 2nd 2019 H2BAR Beauty Awards! See winners: https://howtobearedhead.com/the-2nd-annual-h2bar-beauty-awards/
Apr 09, 2019•3 min
Rona O’Connor is a celebrity red hair colorist who has worked with Hollywood’s most famous redheads: Debra Messing, Blake Lively, Bella Thorne, Joanna Garcia, Laura Prepon, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Boston and Jayma Mayes. See her full list of 'Redhead Friendly' product recommendations (and more) in podcast notes: https://howtobearedhead.com/podcast-episode-18-tips-for-achieving-the-perfect-shade-of-red/
Feb 15, 2019•33 min
On this week’s episode of the How to be a Redhead podcast, Adrienne and Stephanie speak with Danae Markland. She is the current Vice President of Education for PCA SKIN. She is a licensed aesthetician and a certified medical laser technician. Receive 10% of your total PCA SKIN order. Use CODE: H2BAR18 + receive a FREE Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with any purchase of $150 or more. PCA SKIN has been ‘redhead friendly’ approved for many years and has been featured in many H2BAR Boxes. PCA S...
Feb 08, 2019•31 min
Flynn Pyykkonen is a professional makeup artist based in New York City and a natural redhead! Her work can be described as clean, fresh, and flawless. She works in film, print, editorial, advertising, fashion, and television. Flynn was the makeup artist for the “How to be a Redhead” beauty book, (behind the scenes photos from the shoot are below) and we were so excited to dig into the common questions redheads have when using makeup. See her many 'Redhead Friendly' recommendations in podcast not...
Feb 01, 2019•41 min
Laurel Anne Oswald is the special guest. She’s the Director of Education at NIA24 — a ‘redhead friendly’ approved skincare company both Adrienne and Stephanie have been using for the past 3-4 months non-stop. NIA24 was also featured in the December Holiday H2BAR Box and will be in the upcoming February H2BAR Box. This podcast episode is not sponsored. The topic is all about keeping redhead skin strong this winter. Most redheads have very sensitive skin and the winter wind and harsh temperatures ...
Jan 25, 2019•54 min
Redheads always ask us: How do I keep my red hair from fading? Ellie Kemper is a natural redhead and experiences red hair fading too — or “browning out” as many call it. Ellie sees celebrity colorist, Nikki Ferrara (who is a stunning ‘by choice’ redhead — by the way!), at the Sally Hershberger Salon on W. 26th Street in New York, NY. We talked with Nikki on Episode 14 all about how she achieves Ellie Kemper’s gorgeous vibrancy seen on the popular Netflix show, “Keeping up with Kimmy Schmidt”, wh...
Jan 18, 2019•39 min
How to be a Redhead launched on January 11, 2011!
Jan 11, 2019•19 min
“I feel like I could have been a redhead because my skin was so sensitive growing up and I was also sensitive emotionally, as well. To me, it’s one in the same. How you are externally, you are internally,” Susan Ciminelli says in Episode 13 of the How to be a Redhead podcast. “I think redheads ban together. It’s not only your coloring, but it’s like a sisterhood because you all understand each other.” Susan Ciminelli is a world-renowned holistic health, beauty and wellness guru with an unrivaled...
Jan 04, 2019•43 min
Damone Roberts is a celebrity makeup artist and you might know him from TLC’s Ten Years Younger which aired 2004-2009. His name goes hand in hand with creating iconic beauty and for his renowned talent of sculpting the perfect arch. Damone is known for sculpting eyebrows of some of the world’s most beautiful and famous people — most of this magic takes place at Damone’s flagship eyebrow salon in Beverly Hills. His philosophy is each person exudes their individual beauty and “every face deserves ...
Dec 14, 2018•26 min
How to be a Redhead launched an e-commerce store! Shop: https://shop.howtobearedhead.com
Dec 11, 2018•6 min
“Having red hair has opened up so many doors for me,” says Allison McNamara. She’s the founder of the new clean skincare line, MARA, and also a TV host & digital influencer. If you follow her on Instagram, you know she has amazing, glowy skin. We talk all about tips for getting perfect skin, especially in the busy world we all live in; and she also dishes on how she maintains her chosen red hair. For her many 'Redhead Friendly' approved beauty products, see the Podcast Notes: https://howtobe...
Dec 07, 2018•36 min
Christiane Seidel is an actress, living in New York City, noted for her acting roles as Martha in the Netflix mini-series, “Godless” and as Sigrid in the HBO TV drama series “Boardwalk Empire”. “All redheads, just like me, will look back and realize it was a very good thing to be born a natural redhead,” she said in this 2013 interview with H2BAR . Adrienne and Stephanie kept in touch with Christiane over the years and since, she has flourished personally and in her career. She dishes on her car...
Nov 30, 2018•41 min
We talk about the redhead emoji and why we don't have one yet! Tell us your thoughts on this!
Nov 23, 2018•8 min
