“That redhead is so pretty!”
“I wonder what she does?”
Have you heard this dialogue before?

Why does it always seem that the best advice is kept a secret? As redheads, we’ve noticed that the proper makeup advice is always kept hidden and today we are here to tell all redheads, natural or not-so-natural, what the secret is:

1. Refrain from Brown Mascara

Sara Strand, the British founder of Pop Beauty who has bright red hair, said in an interview with the LA Times, “It seems like someone out there has told everyone to wear browns — everybody. I’ve been doing this for a long time and people keep telling me ‘No, no, no, I look better in earth tones and the browns,’ and I’m like ‘No. You don’t!’” Her most important advice for redheads is: “Don’t be afraid to wear proper color.”

Black mascara will make your eyes and hair pop. Don’t be afraid to go dark!

2. Hide Blonde Facial Hair

We are natural redheads and were born with blonde eyelashes, eyebrows and thankfully, body hair. It is very important to pencil in blonde eyebrows and use mascara on those eyelashes– redheads need definition.

3. Concealer, Concealer, Concealer!

Most redheads have red pigments in their skin and it’s important to use concealer over these areas or else it will clash with your red hair. After using concealer, brush on a mineral powder and bronzer.

Now, when you see a pretty redhead, you’ll know what is their secret.

These three tips will change your life. Now that the secret is OUT, rock that red hair.

Photographer: Kara Kochalko, The Reditorial

Adrienne and Stephanie Vendetti is are founders of How to Be a Redhead , a website that strives to make every redhead feel beautiful. Best friends, sisters, and natural-born redheads, Adrienne and Stephanie teach women  to love their looks with recommendations for hair, skin, make-up,  clothing, and more.