Makeup for redheads

Helena Bellydancer · 06-25-2008, 01:22 PM

Hello all

Was just reading the thread on stage make up and saw that there are quite a lot of trained make up professionals on this forum whose brains I would like to pick!

I am a red-head - no freckles particularly but the full works apart from that: bright copper hair, green eyes, very very pale skin. I love my colouring but the fact it is so distinctive also means I have to be careful with the makeup I pick. And for some reason make-up advice always seemed to split three ways - one section for brunettes, one for blondes and one for those with olive or dark skin. Why never a section for us pale ginger people?! I am feeling discriminated against!

So do any of you gurus have some good tips for colours etc? I have become loads better at applying heavy make up for performing over the last year or two but I'd really welcome any advice!! In particular I struggle to find a lipstick shade that looks strong against my skin but doesn't make my lips look thinner!

Jack · 06-25-2008, 05:49 PM

I know how you feel as an auburn haired pale skined girl myself.

I'm not a proffesional make-up artist but I've had some experiance in this field for that all important stage make-up.
For eye shadow I normaly go with silver or gold depending on my costum's coins or highlights. I find that light cream colored eyeshadow looks really nice too.
I've not had a lot of luck with lipstick that looks ME though.

And of course instead of black eyeliner or mascara use dark brown. But you probably already kew that.

Makeda Maysa · 06-25-2008, 06:58 PM

Have you read any of Bobbi Brown's beauty books? She does address redheads. As does Carmindy Acosta's book "The Five Minute Face."

Helena Bellydancer · 07-02-2008, 10:15 AM

Thanks ladies - I haven't tried Bobbie Brown's books but will definitely look them up now!

06-25-2008, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Helena Bellydancer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 19	Makeup for redheads Hello all Was just reading the thread on stage make up and saw that there are quite a lot of trained make up professionals on this forum whose brains I would like to pick! I am a red-head - no freckles particularly but the full works apart from that: bright copper hair, green eyes, very very pale skin. I love my colouring but the fact it is so distinctive also means I have to be careful with the makeup I pick. And for some reason make-up advice always seemed to split three ways - one section for brunettes, one for blondes and one for those with olive or dark skin. Why never a section for us pale ginger people?! I am feeling discriminated against! So do any of you gurus have some good tips for colours etc? I have become loads better at applying heavy make up for performing over the last year or two but I'd really welcome any advice!! In particular I struggle to find a lipstick shade that looks strong against my skin but doesn't make my lips look thinner!

06-25-2008, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 65	I know how you feel as an auburn haired pale skined girl myself. I'm not a proffesional make-up artist but I've had some experiance in this field for that all important stage make-up. For eye shadow I normaly go with silver or gold depending on my costum's coins or highlights. I find that light cream colored eyeshadow looks really nice too. I've not had a lot of luck with lipstick that looks ME though. And of course instead of black eyeliner or mascara use dark brown. But you probably already kew that. __________________ Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you will land upon the stars.

06-25-2008, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Makeda Maysa Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 162	Have you read any of Bobbi Brown's beauty books? She does address redheads. As does Carmindy Acosta's book "The Five Minute Face." __________________ The Niraja Dance Company www.thendc.net

07-02-2008, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Helena Bellydancer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 19	Thanks ladies - I haven't tried Bobbie Brown's books but will definitely look them up now!