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Focus Friday: Redheads

This blog post is dedicated to redheads, whether natural or by choice. Makeup and red hair is so much fun.

Model: Ayme Jo
Many natural redheads have fair skin and freckles which I just love. My personal choice is to go with a sheer makeup coverage, perhaps a tinted moisturizer to allow the freckles to show through, but some redheads may want to have a more pigmented foundation to blend and hide the freckles. Avoid going to dark with the foundation because it may begin to appear unnatural.
On the set of Nick & Nicky the Movie
Using a cheek stain will help bring up the natural blush color and look fresh. I don't suggest bronzers for fair skin as they tend to not match the skin tones of redheads.
Music Video: Obrigado (Carlosh Garzat)
Neutral eye shadows are the best bet for fair skin and red hair. In fact, neutrals look great on just about every skin color. If your lashes are light, opt for brown mascara as opposed to black to avoid a harsh look. Use a soft pencil liner or an angled brush and powder shadow to line the eyes.
Bride: Christie
Finding a lip color may be challenging, but if you keep to neutrals you may find it easier to find the color you like. Sometimes deep pinks and even plums can work as long as the colors don't compete with your hair color.
Photoshoot: Inflicting Beauty Tattoo 
Don't be afraid to experiment with different colors. Certain cosmetic brands may have higher levels of pigments than others. Those with low levels may not look the same on the skin as they do in their packaging.

Actress: Sondra Currie & Producer: Alan J. Levi
Bride: Anneliese

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