The wonders of coconut oil for red hair
I’ve recently discovered something that you may or may not already know about (but all redheads should): coconut oil is the most amazing haircare product.
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Red hair is actually coarser, drier and more fragile than other shades. Treat your hair like it’s rare (which it is), and follow our ginger-specific advice and tips for ginger hair, with sections for dyed or natural redheads.
What is henna and why is it so good for your red hair?
Being a plant, henna is all-natural, meaning that it doesn’t contain any of the chemical nasties found in conventional hair dyes. And despite its effects being largely permanent, …
Can gingers lose their red hair colour during pregnancy?
All sorts of changes happening to your body when you’re pregnant, not least the actual business of growing a (preferably ginger) baby, so you may not have heard about what can happen …
SPF sunscreen products to protect red hair
Sun exposure can permanently damage the hair pigment, meaning you could lose vibrancy if you’re not careful. And don’t forget your delicate scalp, too, which should never be …
The importance of sun hat protection for redheads
Not only will a sun hat save you from sunburn and heat exhaustion, it’ll protect your ginger hair.
Redheads going grey or losing their gingerness: what to do?
While it’s true that red hair maintains its ginger colour for longer than other shades, all natural redheads lose their red hair colour eventually, much to our dismay. True, it …
The best ginger-friendly hairstyles and updos for redhead brides
“I’m getting married! I have red hair! What a time to be alive!” Welcome to life on this luminous orange-coloured cloud, planning every detail, from cake to cocktails, …
Using shampoo bars on red hair
In a bid to help save the planet, we’re all thinking more and more about cutting down on our plastic waste. Beauty products are a major culprit, so cutting down on bottles, tubes and …
The best redhead-friendly hair masks for dry and coarse ginger hair
Natural red hair is actually coarser, drier and more fragile than other shades, so indulging in a hair mask treatment once or twice a week is a good way to keep your locks soft, moisturised, …
Ten ways redheads can prevent hair loss in winter
You’ve got the greatest hair colour in the world (ginger, why thank you), but, what’s that? The pesky winter season is causing your glorious red hair to fall out? That just won’t do, so here …
Natural-looking hair extensions for redheads to match your ginger shade
So, you’ve got yourself some gorgeous natural red hair (or perhaps a convincing dye job). Give yourself a big pat on the back, you’ve hit the jackpot! Unsurprisingly, you want …
Emma Stone’s hair colourist, Tracey Cunningham, reveals her red hair dyeing tips
Ever since her appearance in Superbad and Easy A, Emma Stone has become a ginger icon the world over. But, much to everyone’s surprise (and dismay), it transpired that she is not …
Beauty: tips for growing out your red hair
Ginger hair is flaming great. Literally. But what’s that? You want more of it?
Which shade of red hair is right for me?
Are you a Cool Customer or a Warm Welcomer? There are a number of ways of finding the best shade of red hair for you.
Red hair dyes for darker hair shades
Being ginger is an undeniably beautiful thing to behold, but red hair doesn’t come naturally to many humans (98% in fact). So, if you’ve got a hankering to join us over at Team …
Why conditioner is more important than shampoo for redheads
Over-washing your red hair is one of the main culprits for drying out your locks and encouraging the coarseness. Of course, it may be tempting to wash your hair every day, but excess …
