Red Over Heels in Love: How to Become a Ginger

by Amy | Apr 18, 2017 | Color, Hair

They say good girls go to heaven. But Redheads go wherever they damn well please.

With the mystery and excitement surrounding our fiery sisters, it’s tempting to want to see if a little red could get you ahead. But what exactly does going red look like, and what do you need to know about how to become a ginger?

First, how do you see red?

Red hair comes in all shades, so in going red, it’s important to know what kind of redhead you are. Which hue do you most identify with?

Confident and classy auburn like Debra Messing

Sexy and subtle strawberry blond like Nicole Kidman

Dark and mysterious brown copper like Emma Stone

Fun and festive light copper like Leslie Mann

Fierce and fiery fire engine-red like Rihanna

Now: What do you need to know?

If you’re looking for the technicalities of how to become a ginger, here’s what you should keep in mind:

• Although we all feel feisty and fun, red hair is not for everyone. It is most flattering for people with cool or neutral tones in their complexion. If you have a lot of natural reds to your skin, adding red to your hair may be just too much.
• Red requires regular maintenance. There is natural grow-out, which can be expected with any color. But red hair can also dull or lose pigment. A gloss treatment can bring back color without adding too many more hours in the chair.
• Red hair is not for swimmers. If you plan to be in the pool all summer, pay special consideration to going red. Chlorine can strip color, and can break down already treated hair.
• Take it cold. If you do go red, prepare to shampoo with cold water. It can add shine and uphold texture, while making the color last longer.

Finally: Make it happen.

If going red is for you, then go forth sexy lady!

At Nixon & CO all stylists are skilled in cut and color. They can evaluate your hair, current color, complexion, and lifestyle and help you decide on the right look and treatment process for you.

When you make an appointment, indicate that you’re looking for a color change so the appropriate amount of time can be allotted. Also, if you have a particular hue in mind, bring in photos. Everyone sees color differently, and a picture is worth a thousand words.

Finally, you budding ginger, we would look forward to seeing you. We know you can go wherever you damn well please, so we hope that place is here.