How to be a Redhead

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S4, Ep 13: Season 4 Finale + Happy 12th Birthday, H2BAR! Jan 11, 2023

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Cheers to 12 years! Today, How to be a Redhead turns 12 years old. If you've been listening, each year we reflect on the amazing journey we have had building the H2BAR brand. This year is no exception. We have spent 4,380 days growing the redhead beauty brand with big smiles on our faces. We love what we do and this podcast has given us the outlet to share information directly with you.

We're working hard to make Season 5 our very best season yet. In fact, we're already recording for it! The drop date is TBA. Stay tuned to our social media + newsletter for more.

In the meantime, we'll be busy in the warehouse/lab developing more products and sending out Deluxe H2BAR Boxes!

Celebrate our birthday with us! Get 25% OFF until 5PM today (1/11/23), then it drops to 15% all weekend long (ends 1/16/23). Shop Finally Have Brows + Finally Have Lashes and Subscribe to the H2BAR Box.

Sending you all many Red Wishes, redheads!

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 12: Don't Turn Your Hair Tools Up To 450° with Guests from usmooth, Katie Jones & Kara Swallows Nov 11, 2022

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National #LoveYourRedHairDay trended and we had a great launch for the new redhead mascara line: Finally Have Lashes! Adrienne + Stephanie will catch you up and give you an exciting recap of the special day.

But since today's topic is all about loving your red hair (and frankly - this is a topic near and dear to the H2BAR brand as a whole), we're bringing on two women from the hair brand, usmooth. It's a luxury line of professional hair styling tools for salon & home. We're going back to basics and talking about proper hair care routines, must-have products every redhead should have, styling tool musts, and important (and touching) information about the ucare Foundation.

*This NOT a sponsored post*. If you're a Fall Deluxe H2BAR Box subscriber, you may have received the usmooth Blowdry Styling Lotion. Subscribe now!

Please welcome to today's podcast: Katie Jones and Kara Swallows. Katie does B2B Sales at usmooth and is a licensed cosmetologist. She has worked in the beauty industry for over 25 years and has been working with usmooth for 15 years. Kara is the salon owner of West Mane Beauty in Hamilton, OH. She focuses on all the latest color and extension trends. Reds happen to be her favorite color to deliver!

Use code: RED30 for 30% OFF one (1) tool. This expires 2.1.2023 and the discount will be applied at checkout when they enter the code. Head to usmooth.com to get this special discount for H2BAR podcast listeners.

Want to donate to the ucare foundation? Head to this link: https://usmooth.com/about-ucare-foundation/

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 11: Celebrate #LoveYourRedHairDay With Us & Scalp Talk with Canviiy’s Founder, Sherrel Sampson Nov 04, 2022

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We're back! November 5th is National #LoveYourRedHairDay. Adrienne + Stephanie created this day in 2015 to celebrate red hair and spread confidence throughout the world. On this special day, H2BAR is launching Finally Have Lashes -- a line of redhead mascaras in shades of auburn, brown and black. Head to https://shop.howtobearedhead.com/ and shop. It all drops at 12AM EST on November 5th!

At the end of the episode, Adrienne + Stephanie talk about how they developed Finally Have Lashes, the direction of the H2BAR Box, how redheads are reacting to Finally Have Brows, and more products launching in 2023.

It wouldn't be an H2BAR podcast without talking about redhead-approved beauty products. We're excited to welcome Canviiy’s Founder, Sherrel Sampson on today's episode. She exudes confidence, passion and ambition -- perfect for National #LoveYourRedHairDay! We ask her the following questions:

1. We know you started Canviiy after experiencing an unbearable itchy scalp that would not go away. Can you share more about this? What's Canviiy’s main mission?

2. How did you come up with the line?

3. We were so excited to have your two products (Foam Treatment and Itch Calming Serum) included in our most recent October monthly + Fall Deluxe beauty boxes. How are these two products different from what else is on the market?

4. Let’s talk hair loss! This is a very popular topic within our redheaded community. A lot of women experience hair loss from conditions such as menopause, PCOS, and postpartum. One of your products, the Scalp-stimulating hair growth serum, helps to achieve visibly thicker, fuller, healthier hair and re-grow your gorgeous locks back. How does it effectively help with hair growth?

5. How does Canviiy support Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

6. Any special advice that you have specifically for our redheads?

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 10: Adrienne + Stephanie Talk About The Newest Product Release Jul 01, 2022

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Adrienne and Stephanie talk about the newest release in the Finally Have Brows eyebrow line, sneak peeks of upcoming H2BAR Boxes, redhead beauty talk, and more.

The How to be a Redhead podcast and the next half of Season 4 will release Friday, November 4th. We can't wait to be back!

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 9: Hormonal Skin Tips for Redheads With Guest + Founder of Lotus Moon Skincare, Lake Louise Jun 24, 2022

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We're back with two special episodes! This first episode is with the founder of Lotus Moon Skincare, Lake Louise. We're discussing hormonal skin and summer skin tips for redheads.

Lake Louise is a respected wellness entrepreneur, healthy-aging strategist, and founder of Lotus Moon Skincare. If you're an H2BAR Box subscriber, you're enjoying two of her items: Lotus Moon Skincare Roll-On Eye Serum (found in the Summer Deluxe H2BAR Box) and Willowherb Serum (found in the upcoming July H2BAR Box).

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https://shop.howtobearedhead.com/#h2barbox-anchor

A former high school and college professor, Lake Louise is a Stanford graduate and made her pioneering mark in this competitive arena 20 years ago, introducing the combination of wellness, beauty, and inclusivity. After tedious research centering on plant-based ingredients, she launched her unique line of products; Lotus Moon Skin Care in 2002 and Plain Jane Beauty in 2010. Lake's vision was to blend nature and science to enhance the skin's life cycle. It would also help heal and activate the skin and support the natural aging process beautifully.

We discuss the following topics:

1. How would you define ‘hormonal skin’ for someone listening who may not even know what this term is? How do hormones affect the skin?

2. What are your top tips for dealing with hormonal acne?

3. How about things to avoid [if dealing with hormonal acne]?

4. Exfoliation! It’s a topic we get asked a lot from redheads, especially those dealing with sensitive skin who are afraid to exfoliate. What are your tips for someone with sensitive skin but looking to exfoliate?

5. We love the term ‘We Believe in Healthy Aging, Not Anti-Aging’ stated on your website. Can you discuss this more?

6. Let's talk about the Lotus Moon Skincare Roll-On Eye Serum (found in the Summer Deluxe H2BAR Box) and Willowherb Serum (found in the upcoming July H2BAR Box). Redheads are enjoying them now and we know they'll love to know more from you!

Links mentioned in the ending of the podcast:

Are You a Redhead New to Skincare? Here Are 10 Products to Get You Started: https://www.howtobearedhead.com/redhead-new-to-skincare-here-are-10-products-to-get-you-started/

The Best Age To Start Skincare for Redheads: https://www.howtobearedhead.com/best-age-starting-a-redhead-skincare-routine/

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https://shop.howtobearedhead.com/#h2barbox-anchor

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5 star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 8: Reducing The Carbon Footprint One Redhead At A Time With Guest + Founder of Petal, Jason Domangue Apr 18, 2022

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Sustainability is at forefront of most brands. It's a big part of our everyday (personal) lives and we're working very hard to ensure How to be a Redhead walks down the sustainability track too. To kick off Earth Week (April 22nd) and this important conversation, we're talking with the founder of Petal, Jason Domangue. Petal's mission is to give accessibility to sustainability right at home. They created a biodegradable, all-natural foaming hand soap made with aluminum reusable packaging that makes cleaning really cool.

All Spring Deluxe + April H2BAR Box subscribers received a full-size Petal aluminum hand soap pump and soap pods. Subscribe Now!

We're asking him questions like:

Why did you start Petal?
What does it mean to be sustainable?
What is actually recyclable?
Do you feel like the world is headed in the right direction? We read on Petal's website: “Personal care products contribute more than 500 million plastic bottles to landfills each year, and are among the product categories with the highest daily usage yet lowest recycling rates. Less than 8% of these plastic bottles and packages are recycled and 28,000 tons of plastics are added to the ocean daily.”
What can brands do better?
How do you get people to care before it's too late?
How can a consumer shop for eco-friendly products?

All Spring Deluxe + April H2BAR Box subscribers received a full-size Petal aluminum hand soap pump and soap pods. Subscribe Now!

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 7: Do Redheads Need More Anesthesia? Featuring Guest & Anesthesiologist, David Sherer, MD Apr 08, 2022

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You may have heard natural redheads need more anesthesia. Is this true? Is it false? Is it case-by-case? We believe knowledge is power and we wanted to dedicate an entire episode about this topic with an actual anesthesiologist.

We're excited to welcome David Sherer, MD to today's podcast. He's an American anesthesiologist, health/medicine expert, and the author of five books. He is a graduate of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital anesthesia residency program. He is President and Founder of Consolidated Medicine, a medical and healthcare consulting group, and has written on the legal aspects of medicine, the economics of healthcare, and the shortcomings inherent in Western medicine. His website is etherthriller.com. In 2021, his non-fiction book What Your Doctor Won't Tell You and his novel Into the Ether were nominated for the National Book Award.

He will answer the following questions:

1.They say natural redheads need more anesthesia. Is this true?

2. We have read that redheads need about 20% more anesthesia. Is that percentage accurate or does it change person by person?

3. When we think of anesthesia, we think of surgery and being put under for hours at a time. What about local topical anesthetics, such as novocaine. Do redheads need more of that too?

4. Do anesthesiologists get trained about this in medical school? And is this something to talk to your doctor/surgeon about because it’s fairly new knowledge?

5. We did a whole other podcast episode about why redheads feel less pain, and how our brains process pain differently. They say redheads need to be aware that they are likely more sensitive to pain-killing medication, such as opioids. Are you able to speak about if natural redheads need lower doses of opioids?

6. Are there any other redhead facts you know about in the medical world?

Head to podcast notes to see even more: https://www.howtobearedhead.com/do-redheads-need-more-anesthesia-an-anesthesiologist-tells-all/

Finally Have Brows - a tinted eyebrow gel made by How to be a Redhead. Specially formulated and curated by us, Adrienne and Stephanie! Finally Have Brows is available in the original Longwearing version, and now in a Volumizing option too! Both options tint and provide perfect redhead eyebrows! You’re unique, your eyebrow products should be too. Shop Finally Have Brows Longwearing and Volumizing at Shop.HowtobeaRedhead.com

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 6: Vibrant Red Hair + Taylor Tomasi Hill! With Guest & Hair Color Virtuoso, Gion Vincent Mar 25, 2022

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Let's take you back to 2011. We, Adrienne + Stephanie, moved to New York City after launching HowtobeaRedhead.com. We were working to start a social/website presence around loving your red hair, something that had never been done before. Although other New York natural redheads were an inspiration to us: Julianne Moore, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jessica Chastain -- there was one who stood out amongst the rest. Her name is Taylor Tomasi Hill. Yes, yes, we know. She is not a natural redhead, but her street fashion was EVERYTHING to us. It is still is.

Taylor's style oozes confidence. Her hair is always styled effortlessly. And her red hair is vibrant and loud. See some of her favorite looks by clicking here.

Our dream was to accidentally run into her strutting down New York City streets in a leather skirt, the perfect heal, a floral top, and wavy red hair. Or maybe even platform shoes, loud-printed pants, and a leather jacket. Or, maybe even a leopard scarf, a great blouse and matching leopard sunglasses. TWO REDHEAD GIRLS CAN DREAM, RIGHT?!

The dream never happened because we were never at the right place at the right time. But, who knows what the future holds. *Fingers are always crossed*

So, you can imagine our excitement when Taylor's hair colorist, Gion Vincent started tagging @HowtobeaRedhead on Instagram.

It's our absolute pleasure to have Gion Vincent on today's podcast. He's a true hair color virtuoso known for his work from the most natural blondes to dramatic redheads. He's known for his versatility in creating high fashion hair color. Gion originally trained under the very watchful eye of Beth Minardi. He has perfected his skills and you can visit him at the Sam Brocato Salon in New York City. Taylor Tomasi Hill revealed Gion was the architect of her signature copper locks in the Fashion week issue of Goop magazine and it provided Gion with a ton of buzz. He is sophisticated and has a nuanced approach to creating rich, stunning hair color.

Plus, Gion's mother is a natural-born redhead, so he really understands redheads.

Head to the podcast notes to see products mentioned, Taylor's street fashion and more: https://howtobearedhead.com/podcast-interview-taylor-tomasi-hills-street-style-how-she-attains-vibrant-red-hair-with-her-hair-colorist-gion-vincent/

S4, Ep 5: How To Heal From Bullying + Trauma with Guest, Dr. Marianna Strongin Mar 11, 2022

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This is one of the most powerful episodes we have ever recorded. We're talking about bullying + trauma, and how to get the tools to heal.

Dr. Marianna Strongin is a natural redhead and a licensed clinical psychologist in Manhattan. She’s the founder of Strong in Therapy (https://strongintherapy.com/). She is trained to treat mood and anxiety disorders and a variety of life transitional issues. Through exploration of feelings, behaviors, and life choices Dr. Strongin helps clients become stronger and more confident individuals.

She has an incredible story. She immigrated from Moldova to the USA when she was 8-years-old. Her first language is Russian and she did not speak English when she arrived. On top of being the only student who didn't speak English, she was also a redhead. “It was awful. I was called 'Big Red' 'Flame Crotch' 'Red' etc,” says Dr. Strongin. “Being called out for being a redhead significantly diminished my self-esteem growing up.”

She says her mom worked really hard to equalize it by emphasizing how important being different was. Now she values her differences and her red hair is the thing she loves most about myself. She uses her background and experience of feeling "different" to further understand and feel for her patients.

We’re excited for Dr. Strongin to give How to be a Redhead’s listeners tools to value their differences, boost their confidence, and love their red hair, too.

Today is also the launch day for Finally Have Brows Volumizing redhead eyebrow gel! It's the second drop in the Finally Have Brows series and is specially formulated and curated by us, Adrienne and Stephanie. Finally Have Brows is available in the original Longwearing version, and now in a Volumizing option too. Both options tint and provide perfect redhead eyebrows! You’re unique, your eyebrow products should be too. Shop Finally Have Brows Longwearing and Volumizing.

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead!

S4, Ep 4: FRECKLES! With Guest + Freckled Aesthetician, Haley Torres Feb 11, 2022

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We're here to talk about one of our favorite topics: FRECKLES! We'll go in-depth about how to take care of freckles, skin routine, acne, redhead skin and more.

Our guest is natural redhead, Haley Smith-Torres. She is known as "The Freckled Aesthetician" on social media. Haley is the owner and solo esthetician behind The Freckled Skin Studio in Forney, TX (outside Dallas). Haley's skin background allows her to specialize in advanced skincare treatments. Her salon specializes in customized facial treatments, face reality acne bootcamp, nano channeling and advanced peel treatments. If you heard “acne bootcamp” and want to know more, we will go into detail with her on today’s podcast. They’re advanced chemical peels and she is able to effortlessly guide her clients on their journey to their best skin because she herself also knows the debilitating tolls acne and other skin concerns can have on one’s mental health. Haley is also an In-House Aesthetician for Dermascope Magazine where she provides insight on continuing education and advises on all things skin. Outside of the Esthetic world she's also a mother to 3 beautiful boys.

Some of the questions we will ask her:

1.Whenever we interview a redhead, no matter their expertise, we always ask: how was it growing up with red hair? Did you love it / hate it? Do you love it now?

2.Bring us on YOUR redhead skin journey. We know you mentioned being able to relate to your clients who have/had acne and the effect it can take on their mental health.

3.What was your redhead skin like growing up?

4.Let’s talk about acne a bit more – when a client comes in who has acne, what do you do for them? Is every client's situation different?

5.Let’s talk freckles! Your salon’s brand is based on the fact that you’re a “freckled aesthetician”. How is freckled skin different? What skin tips do you give clients with freckled skin?

6.Walk us through it – you have a redhead or something with really sensitive skin come to you for skin help. They have acne, skin that irritates easily. What do you do? What treatments? What skin routine is recommended?

7.Do you truly feel like redhead skin is different from others?

8.What does your skin routine look like?

9.What’s your favorite makeup

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