Lipstick Colors for Redheads

I read in the newspapers a few months ago that since the time recession has hit the businesses and there have been large-scale lay offs across organizations of all sizes, the cosmetics sales, especially those of lipsticks, has gone up. For the simple reason that application of lipsticks, even though for a fleeting moment, makes a woman feel good about herself and adds to her confidence. It perks her up in moments when she feels down and out. And being a woman myself I know that it's not just the application of lipstick that makes us feel better, it's when we set out to choose from the numerous colors, the one that will suit us the best, that enhances our mood too. After all there is no better spirit and mood booster for a woman than shopping or buying what she likes.

There are a number of ways on which women depend to choose their lipstick colors. Some buy them according to their skin color, some which will go with their dress and some according to the color of their hair. Redheads, i.e women with red hair, often find it difficult, compared to brunettes or blonds, when it comes to picking up the shades that will suit them. So to help them out, below are some tips on how to pick a good lipstick color.

Pink Lipsticks
Redheads usually have three kinds of shades of hair, i.e deep orange-red, bright copper-red and burnt orange-red. They can apply lipsticks which have a pink tone, as pink toned ones go very well with red hair. For red-haired women some of the best and well suited colors are peach, coral and those which are raisin colored.

Red Lipsticks
All women love to apply red lipstick once in a while. But redheads should be very careful when selecting the shade of a red lipstick, lest they buy something which looks awkward on them. As a general rule, they should look for red colors which are closest to their own hair color. For example, redheads with orange-red or burnt orange shade of hair, should go for red lip colors that are orange based. Similarly, those with copper-red hair should choose red lipsticks which have copper highlights. However, blue-based red lip colors are something which they should avoid.

Brown Lipsticks
For redheads who like to color their lips brown, warm shades such as terracotta and cinnamon, will suit them best. They should avoid applying very dark brown shades as they do not go well with the color of the hair. Another thing that redheads can do is to go in for neutral shades of brown which are very light and hence will suit their face.

For red-haired women, any of the colors mentioned above which come in sheer or gloss finish will look best. Besides the lip color, one should be very careful while choosing the foundation, eyeliners, eyeshadow, powders and other makeup items. One last tip on the most suited makeup look for red-haired women - apply a neutral foundation, pink blusher, neutral or terracotta eye shadow, red-brown eyeliner and mascara, terracotta lipstick and some bronzer powder on the face, to get a complete and beautiful look.