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How to be a Redhead

Adrienne Vendetti & Stephanie Vendetti
Hi redheads and everyone else tuning In! We are so excited to bring you the first redhead beauty podcast since 2018! We're Adrienne & Stephanie Vendetti, sisters and co-founders of the vibrant How to be a Redhead (known as H2BAR) lifestyle and beauty brand. You may have seen us on ABC's Shark Tank (Season 15, Episode 14) and with over a decade plus under our belts since the launch of HowtobeaRedhead.com, we are always excited to discuss topics with redhead celebs, experts ranging world-renowned dermatologists and hairstylists, influencers and more. Red hair is more than a color, it’s a lifestyle! Follow us on social media, tag @HowtobeaRedhead and use #HowtobeaRedhead.
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Episodes

S5, Ep 25: Redheads + Tattoos with Lyndi Lou (Do We Feel More Pain?)

We have done many episodes and have posted many articles on HowtobeaRedhead.com about redheads feeling more pain, or feeling pain differently. Since we know getting tattoos can be painful, we had to dedicate an entire episode to this topic. We couldn't have chosen a better guest than Lyndi Lou. She is a natural redhead, tattoo artist and owner of Mama Tried Tattoo Parlour in Louisville, Kentucky. She is also a painter & wood burner. Follow her on Instagram: @lyndilou Questions we ask her: Wh...

Sep 22, 202342 min

S5 Ep 24: Expert Tips with Redhead Beauty Journalist, Shannon Bauer

Shannon Bauer is a beauty journalist, certified professional makeup artist and natural redhead. She has been reporting on beauty trends and formulations, and has tested the latest products for 8+ years professionally. When not on the hunt for the next best mascara, you can find her running in Brooklyn, reading a book, or trying out a new restaurant. Follow her on Instagram: @shannonmarie.beauty We ask her the following: What was it like for you growing up as a redhead? You post a lot of photos w...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 7 min

S5 Ep 23: Let's Have a Conversation About Redhead Beauty 101 with Pam Cameron

We have a passion for beauty at H2BAR. We, Adrienne and Stephanie, grew up in an environment where many of the women around us were passionate about skincare, makeup, and beauty routines. It influenced us to start HowtobeaRedhead.com in 2012 and why we wanted to start the first-ever redhead beauty-focused podcast (the How to be a Redhead podcast) in 2018. We jump into specific topics all of the time and sometimes forget there are redheads out there without a deep background in beauty. Today's gu...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 3 min

S5, Ep 22: Feeling Super Powerful with the Sensational Singer-Songwriter, Vera Blue

On the other side Woo-ooh-ooh Woo-ooh-ooh Sing with us. Chat with us. Today's guest is Celia Pavey, better known as Vera Blue. She is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Australia. She has released 2 studio albums, a live album, and numerous EPs. Her latest album, Mercurial, was released in late 2022. Follow her on Instagram verabluemusic + listen to her music here The questions asked were: What was it like for you growing up with red hair in Australia? You sing, play the guitar and the viol...

Sep 01, 202355 min

S5, Ep 21: Makeup Tips With Celebrity Redhead Makeup Artist, Courtney Housner

Courtney Housner is a redhead, celebrity makeup artist, and hairstylist. She began her career in entertainment in 2012. Since embarking on the journey as a freelance artist, she has participated in a number of projects ranging from music videos, magazine publications, commercials, feature films, creating custom wigs/styling, and red carpet events. Courtney has become a personal hair/makeup artist to some of Hollywood’s stars such as Jay Shetty, Don Toliver, Jharrel Jerome, Toheeb Jimoh, Nia and ...

Aug 25, 202351 min

S5, Ep 20: How to Donate Your Red Hair + Purchase A Red Wig, With Suzanne Chimera + Jordan Fuelberth

To kick off our 20th episode this season, we're doing something special today! It will be a different format because we're covering two important topics: how to donate your red hair + redhead wigs. To help us answer your questions, we have 2 different guests on today's episode: The first guest is Suzanne Chimera. She’s a native New Yorker and President/Co-Founder of HairWeShare. She founded it in 2014 after being a custom wig designer for twenty years. HairWeShare creates custom wigs for childre...

Aug 18, 202344 min

S5, Ep 19: Redheads + Laser Hair Removal with Matthew Rundle

We're always asked if redheads can get laser hair removal. Season 2, Episode 12 we talked about this very topic. But, lasers are getting more and more advanced and is there an update *four* years later? We're calling our guest all the way across the pond -- in London, UK. Matthew Rundle is our guest today. He owns Mayfair Aesthetics Laser and Skin Clinic with four (4) locations in London. Mayfair has won twelve (12) awards and helped over 10,000 clients achieve smooth, hair-free skin. Besides la...

Aug 11, 202358 min

S5, Ep 18: MORE Dating and Relationship Advice for Redheads with Anna Leonore

Early in Season 5 (Episode 2), we talked with a redhead matchmaker and dating coach. We received so many DMs, comments, and emails about the episode. It was also great to hear your dating stories too! We wanted to bring back the topic and this time we're talking to Anna Leonore. She is a redhead, Registered Nurse, and a TikTok Dating/Relationship Coach (so cool). Her relationship coaching is centered on trauma identification and healing in an effort to form and maintain healthy dating and romant...

Aug 04, 202359 min

S5, Ep 17: Enneagram, Coffee + Red Hair with Sarajane Case

Sarajane Case is a trained Enneagram teacher, author of the popular self-help book The Honest Enneagram and Host of the Enneagram & Coffee Podcast. She helps people to find their perfect balance between self-care and growth so they can release shame on their path to doing less harm. Her new book, The Enneagram Letters : A poetic exploration of who you thought you had to be, released on October 18, 2022, is now available wherever you buy your books. Follow Sarajane on Instagram: enneagramandc...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 4 min

S5, Ep 16: How Redheads Can Destress and Decompress with Denise LaPalm

Denise LaPalm is the founder and creator of L'Beauxtique, a line aimed to leverage aromatherapy's therapeutic essence to aid women in managing their emotional well-being. She wears many hats: a working mother, a wife, a certified professional aromatherapist, and an advocate for women managing life's emotional rollercoaster. If you're a Summer Deluxe H2BAR Box subscriber, you are probably enjoying the full-size version of the L'Beauxtique Evening Body Serum . It's a fast-absorbing body oil infuse...

Jul 21, 202355 min

S5, Ep 15: Do Redheads Feel More Pain At The Dentist? With Guest, Dr. Ethan Erwin

You might be a redhead who refuses to see the dentist because you experience more pain. Do redheads actually feel more pain at the dentist? Is it a myth? Fact? We are speaking with Dr. Ethan Erwin today. He practices cosmetic and general dentistry, AND he's a natural redhead. He owns Smile Hot Springs in his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas. We asked him some of the following questions: According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, natural redheads have more anxiety about the dentis...

Jul 14, 202344 min

S5, Ep 14: Are Redheads With Blue Eyes The Rarest? Is Red Hair Going Extinct? With Guest, Dr. Mark Elgar

You might have been asked, "Aren't redheads going extinct?" It's a myth we're here to bust and our guest is Dr. Mark Elgar. We're calling him from Australia where he is a professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Melbourne. He earned his Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Cambridge in 1985 and is a member of the Australian Evolution Society. His research focuses on animal behavior and evolutionary biology, specializing in animal mating and social behavior. As an ev...

Jul 07, 202349 min

S5, Ep 13: The Power of Red Hair & Movement with Fitness Expert, Sara Haley

Sara Haley is a natural redhead, Los Angeles-based fitness expert, and best known for her expertise as a pre and postnatal exercise specialist. She spent years as a celebrity and Reebok Master Trainer in NYC, and now, as a mother of four does all of her creating and consulting for companies and brands virtually. Sara has been listed as one of the best fitness Instagram accounts to follow for major motivation by Women’s Health. She offers a variety of her own (award-winning) workout programs for ...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 4 min

S5, Ep 12: Loving Your Red Hair + Body Positivity Are Connected with Grace Todd

If Grace's page popped up on your FYP, consider yourself lucky. That's how we found her and have loved her ever since. More about her: Grace is an Austin-based body-positive and fashion influencer as well as a life-long natural redhead. She is passionate about health, wellness, self-love, and coherence with body positivity. In addition to her social media presence, Grace is a single mom and graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. Follow her on TikTok + IG to give a boost your conf...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 7 min

S5, Ep 11: Join Us For Finally Glossy®'s Launch! We're Answering Your Questions

Today is the day! Finally Glossy® dropped at midnight (ET). Are you excited to enter your glossy era with us? Introducing the first product in our Finally Glossy® hair line! We're so excited it's now available. It's a special shampoo to help strengthen, shine, and add hydration to red hair. This clean formula is formulated with Vitamin B3, olive oil, coconut oil, and green tea. This is NOT a color-depositing shampoo. It is red because we want it to feel satisfying when applying. It's just for ap...

Jun 16, 202317 min

S5, Ep 10: Scalp Health 101 for Redheads with Mimi + Catherine from Aromase

Our theme at H2BAR is SHINY, GLOSSY red hair for the next few weeks! The big Finally Glossy drop happens 1 week from today (June 16, 2023) at midnight, EST. P.S. We're hosting a BIG 20% off sale this weekend, no code needed. Head to the H2BAR shop to shop now. So, it's only natural for us to talk about hair on today's podcast. Great hair starts with a healthy scalp. Our guests are Mimi Chien and Catherine Cheng -- and we're calling them right from Taiwan! They are from the Aromase team and are h...

Jun 09, 202354 min

S5, Ep 9: Wave at Other Redheads, Wear Red Lipstick + Walk More with Triple Threat, Larsen Thompson

Larsen Thompson is a dancer, model, actress, and singer. On second thought, maybe we should retitle this episode to "Quadruple Threat" ⭐ She rose to fame when she appeared in a viral fan video for Beyoncé's hit "Run the World (Girls)." She started modeling at age 13. She has appeared in many magazines and publications including Teen Vogue, New York Times, WWD, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Forbes, Town and Country, and Cosmopolitan. You may have seen her in "The Midnight Club" on Netflix as Julia Jayn...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 5 min

S5, Ep 8: Rest Assured I Am a Redhead with Neurosurgeon + TikToker, Dr. Betsy Grunch

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We can't wait for you to spend it with Dr. Betsy Grunch . She is a board-certified Neurosurgeon and a natural redhead. With over 1.2 million followers at the time of recording, she posts about spinal health and motherhood. She also speaks about redhead experiences like getting sunburnt, her beauty routine, and followers telling her she "doesn't have red hair" because it is strawberry blonde. She says, "Rest assured, I am a redhead..". Her main interests are minimally ...

May 26, 202349 min

S5, Ep 7: Redhead Beauty Advice To Ground You with Expert, Cheryl Kramer

Cheryl Kramer Kaye has been writing and editing for women's magazines for three decades, including in-house at Harper's Bazaar, Redbook, Fitness, Star, and Shape. These days, she serves as the beauty director for NextTribe and spends a lot of time talking about beauty products on TV. Follow her on IG! We, Adrienne + Stephanie, met Cheryl in 2014 on a Shape Magazine shoot. We loved her energy instantly. She had us included in a piece about “loving” yourself. Some loved their freckles, others love...

May 19, 20231 hr 5 min

S5, Ep 6: I've Been Calling My Mom By Her First Name Since Middle School with TikTok Phenomenon, Kirby Johnson

Happy Mother's Day weekend! We couldn't think of a better guest for this special episode. Welcome, Kirby Johnson. She is from the small island town of Key Largo, Florida, and is best known for her social media presence. At the time of this taping, she has over 2.8 million TikTok followers,166 million likes on TikTok, and 250,000 followers on Instagram. Her social media pages generate millions of views on her many viral videos -- you might even know about her tight-knit relationship with her mom ...

May 12, 20231 hr 28 min

S5, Ep 5: Raising Kids in the "House of Gingers" with TikTok Star, Morgen Marie

As Mother's Day approaches, we couldn't think of a better guest to talk to than Morgen Marie. She is a natural redhead and a social media influencer. As her TikTok profile of 1.2 million followers stated during the recording of this episode, she’s a “mama of 4” in the “house of gingers”. Her oldest child is 8 and the youngest is 1.5 years. Also, during this recording, she had not announced her pregnancy with her 5th child yet! Follow her on social to see this soon-to-be "mama of 5's" exciting an...

May 05, 202351 min

S5, Ep 4: Best Actress Winner and Dutch Actress, Dian Biemans

Dian Biemans is a Dutch actress and TV presenter. She started her career as a model in 2007 at the age of 17. After many years of working as a well-known international model, she pursued her career as an actress. In the last few years, this resulted in notable acting roles in a variety of television series and films. In 2018, Biemans was nominated for Best Actress at the 48th Film Festival in Eindhoven for her first lead. In 2020, after her first international feature film, Biemans was awarded B...

Apr 28, 202348 min

S5, Ep 3: Redheads Are Of All Kinds & That's What Makes Us So Special with Guest, Nay Garris

Nay is a natural redhead, born & raised in NYC and living in LA. Her Instagram bio reads, "your favorite natural black ginger." She enjoys learning about different cultures, trying new foods, meeting new people, and anything that involves learning something new. She connects with people the most through art which is why she fell in love with modeling. She also grew up playing basketball, was a lifeguard at age 15, and believes sports taught her discipline and teamwork. Follow her on social m...

Apr 21, 202341 min

S5, Ep 2: Redhead Dating Advice with Daliya Karnofsky

Daliya is a natural redhead, esteemed Matchmaker, and Dating Coach who has worked privately for years with men and women on their journeys to love. She received a Master's Degree from New York University (NYU) and her extensive education assists her in working with a variety of personality types. She utilizes her intuitive nature and attention to detail to select the best matches. Daliya’s years as a performer, personal Matchmaker, and Dating Coach make her an expert in finding the joy in dating...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 9 min

S5, Ep 1: First Redhead To Win Miss England, Jessica Gagen

Welcome to Season 5! Jessica Gagen is a fashion model and science educator. She was crowned Miss England in 2022 and made history as the first natural redhead to win the title. She is passionate about aviation and women in STEM fields. For those who do not know what STEM is, it is the field of natural sciences, math, engineering, and technology. In May of 2022, HowtobeaRedhead.com posted an article telling redhead readers about Gagen's ambition to be Miss England , and how she suffered from seve...

Apr 07, 202341 min

S5: Teaser Of What's To Come! Launching April 7th!

Redheads, Season 5 of the How to be a Redhead podcast is here! And we must say, it's our best season yet. The first episode will drop next Friday, April 7th and the season will run all the way until Love Your Red Hair Day on November 5th! We have so many episodes ready for release and are excited to share this sneak peek with you. The season will include a Best Actress winner, TikTok mega stars, doctors sharing redhead tips (such as, do we experience more pain at the dentist and an in-depth look...

Mar 31, 20231 min

S4, Ep 13: Season 4 Finale + Happy 12th Birthday, H2BAR!

Cheers to 12 years! Today, How to be a Redhead turns 12 years old. If you've been listening, each year we reflect on the amazing journey we have had building the H2BAR brand. This year is no exception. We have spent 4,380 days growing the redhead beauty brand with big smiles on our faces. We love what we do and this podcast has given us the outlet to share information directly with you. We're working hard to make Season 5 our very best season yet. In fact, we're already recording for it! The dro...

Jan 11, 202311 min

S4, Ep 12: Don't Turn Your Hair Tools Up To 450° with Guests from usmooth, Katie Jones & Kara Swallows

National #LoveYourRedHairDay trended and we had a great launch for the new redhead mascara line: Finally Have Lashes ! Adrienne + Stephanie will catch you up and give you an exciting recap of the special day. But since today's topic is all about loving your red hair (and frankly - this is a topic near and dear to the H2BAR brand as a whole), we're bringing on two women from the hair brand, usmooth . It's a luxury line of professional hair styling tools for salon & home. We're going back to b...

Nov 11, 202233 min

S4, Ep 11: Celebrate #LoveYourRedHairDay With Us & Scalp Talk with Canviiy’s Founder, Sherrel Sampson

We're back! November 5th is National #LoveYourRedHairDay. Adrienne + Stephanie created this day in 2015 to celebrate red hair and spread confidence throughout the world. On this special day, H2BAR is launching Finally Have Lashes -- a line of redhead mascaras in shades of auburn, brown and black. Head to https://shop.howtobearedhead.com/ and shop. It all drops at 12AM EST on November 5th! At the end of the episode, Adrienne + Stephanie talk about how they developed Finally Have Lashes, the direc...

Nov 04, 202245 min

S4, Ep 10: Adrienne + Stephanie Talk About The Newest Product Release

Adrienne and Stephanie talk about the newest release in the Finally Have Brows eyebrow line, sneak peeks of upcoming H2BAR Boxes, redhead beauty talk, and more. The How to be a Redhead podcast and the next half of Season 4 will release Friday, November 4th. We can't wait to be back! Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast dir...

Jul 01, 202220 min
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