How to be a Redhead

Larsen Thompson is a dancer, model, actress, and singer. On second thought, maybe we should retitle this episode to "Quadruple Threat" ⭐ She rose to fame when she appeared in a viral fan video for Beyoncé's hit "Run the World (Girls)." She started modeling at age 13. She has appeared in many magazines and publications including Teen Vogue, New York Times, WWD, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Forbes, Town and Country, and Cosmopolitan. You may have seen her in "The Midnight Club" on Netflix as Julia Jayne, and you definitely know her from social media. At recording, she has 2M+ combined followers on Instagram/TikTok.

Follow her on IG, TikTok + YouTube:

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Stream her newest song, "Million": larsenthompson.ffm.to/million

We ask her the following questions:

1. What was it like for you growing up as a redhead? 
2. As a natural redhead, have you ever faced any challenges or stereotypes in the entertainment industry?
3. Tell us about your role as Julia Jayne in "The Midnight Club"! What was it like to work on the show?
4. We love your positivity. How do you use your large social platform to connect with your fans and promote positive messages?
5. You’ve added singer/songwriter to your resume! Tell us about your song “Million” which came out in March of this year. Congrats! 
6. You’ve said when it comes to makeup, your philosophy is ”less is more”. What does your everyday makeup routine look like? 
7. Can you share any upcoming projects or collaborations that you are working on currently?

Products Recommended:

Jergens Natural Glow

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil

ROUGE COCO BAUME natural charm by Chanel

Articles Mentioned:

7 Redhead Friendly Tips for Conquering Facial Redness

How To Soothe Redness and Calm Flushed Redhead Skin

Redhead Makeup Tips 101 for Strawberry Blondes

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We can't wait for you to spend it with Dr. Betsy Grunch. She is a board-certified Neurosurgeon and a natural redhead. With over 1.2 million followers at the time of recording, she posts about spinal health and motherhood. She also speaks about redhead experiences like getting sunburnt, her beauty routine, and followers telling her she "doesn't have red hair" because it is strawberry blonde. She says, "Rest assured, I am a redhead..".

Her main interests are minimally invasive spine techniques, and advancing the field of neurotrauma. She lives with her husband, Ray, two children, Riley and Beatrice, and her two dogs, Pancake, and Butters, in Gainesville, Georgia. 

Follow her on social (you won't regret it):

Instagram

TikTok

Here are some of the questions she answers:

1. What was it like for you growing up as a redhead? 
2. What made you want to start your very popular TikTok page with 1M followers (at the time of recording)? It’s a sensation! 
3. We know you’re a mom to the cutest kids. Do you lather them with sunscreen, hats, etc too?! We love your TikTok video where you are hyping yourself to go outside in the sun.
4. Do you wear makeup while performing surgery? How often do you use “Finally Have Brows”? We’re so happy you’re loving it! 
5. You just celebrated your 43rd birthday! Are you noticing your hair color fade over time?
6. Julianne Moore is famously quoted saying, “Redheads are in a secret club.” When we see each other, it’s a familiar glance. So, we want to know: which is more exclusive – the Redhead club or the Female Surgeons club? 

Articles Mentioned:

10 ‘Redhead Friendly’ Self-Tanners We’re Loving This Winter

Fake Tanning Tips for Redheads

Subscribe to the upcoming Summer Deluxe H2BAR Box! SPOILER: Inside will be one of our favorite tanning products with the applicator mitt!

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Cheryl Kramer Kaye has been writing and editing for women's magazines for three decades, including in-house at Harper's Bazaar, Redbook, Fitness, Star, and Shape. These days, she serves as the beauty director for NextTribe and spends a lot of time talking about beauty products on TV.

Follow her on IG!

We, Adrienne + Stephanie, met Cheryl in 2014 on a Shape Magazine shoot. We loved her energy instantly. She had us included in a piece about “loving” yourself. Some loved their freckles, others loved their curly hair, we were chosen to be the ones who “loved our red hair”. The piece was so ahead of its time – pre-Lizzo, pre-self-acceptance.

We're so excited for the H2BAR audience to meet Cheryl. Get ready to get some solid beauty advice to guide you, and scroll below for many of her product recommendations. We asked her the following questions:

1.When did you first go red? Do you remember the moment?

2.You’ve had a long career as a beauty expert. What is your top tip about fading red hair?

3.You wrote an article for PSYCOM called “Dopamine Dressing: How what you wear affects how you feel”. What colors do you suggest for redheads?

4.You’ve written about menopause recently, specifically hot flashes. Do our hormones affect our hair and skin? And if so, how?

5.You’re a woman who exudes confidence. What tips do you have for our listeners about living a confident life?

Products Recommended:

EltaMD UV Physical SPF 41 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

SOBEL SKIN Rx 30% Glycolic Acid Peel Concentrate

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum

Revela Skincare Serum

AUGUSTINUS BADER The Rich Cream

Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S Intense Hydration Moisturizer

CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser

Cetaphil Face Wash, Daily Facial Cleanser

Nellie's Non-Toxic Vegan Powdered Laundry Detergent

Wool Dryer Balls

Articles Recommended:

4 Things You Might Be Super Sensitive To As A Redhead

Interview with Celebrity Hair Colorist, Rona O’Connor

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Happy Mother's Day weekend! We couldn't think of a better guest for this special episode. Welcome, Kirby Johnson. She is from the small island town of Key Largo, Florida, and is best known for her social media presence. At the time of this taping, she has over 2.8 million TikTok followers,166 million likes on TikTok, and 250,000 followers on Instagram. Her social media pages generate millions of views on her many viral videos -- you might even know about her tight-knit relationship with her mom and dad, Pee & Gordon.

She is also known for playing the title role of Hannah Grace in the Sony feature, "The Possession Of Hannah Grace." She recently appeared in an episode of Amazon Prime’s “Daisy Jones and the Six”.

Apart from being an influencer and actor, Kirby is also a contortionist, professional dancer, and strawberry blonde.

You will be dazzled by her personality, energy, and positivity. Follow her on:

TikTok: @kirby_j

Instagram:@kirby_j

YouTube

SnapChat: kirby_j

She answers the following questions:

1. What was it like for you growing up as a redhead? Or technically, as a strawberry blonde? Do you consider yourself a redhead?
2. You grew up in the Florida Keys which is sun central. We know you recently had a skin cancer scare on your forehead! You had MOHS surgery to scrape it out in December.
3. Were you constantly sunburned growing up or did your sunscreen game start early?
4. On TikTok, you show photos of your hair journey from high school to the present day. What look makes you feel like yourself the most? 
5. We loved the TikTok you did last year when the blonde brow trend was all the range. How do you feel about your brows?
6. We love your GRWM videos! Your “glam” is minimal and we absolutely love it. We know you’ve talked about ginger mascara. What are your must-have makeup products? 
7. We love your relationship with your mom (who you call “Pee”). What would she say to someone who wants to raise a confident daughter like you? 

Articles mentioned:

Join the waitlist + find out about Finally Glossy - the new Shine & Luminosity Shampoo for Redheads brought to you by H2BAR! Dropping June 16th.

Why Writing About Redhead Topics Are Important To Us

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

As Mother's Day approaches, we couldn't think of a better guest to talk to than Morgen Marie. She is a natural redhead and a social media influencer. As her TikTok profile of 1.2 million followers stated during the recording of this episode, she’s a “mama of 4” in the “house of gingers”. Her oldest child is 8 and the youngest is 1.5 years. Also, during this recording, she had not announced her pregnancy with her 5th child yet! Follow her on social to see this soon-to-be "mama of 5's" exciting announcements and updates.

TikTok: @itsmorgenmarie

Instagram: @itsmorgenmarie

We ask her the following questions:

1.What was it like for you growing up as a redhead?

2.Three (3) out of your four (4) children have red hair! Obviously, you’re a redhead but we see on your IG/TikTok that dad is a brunette. Does he have any redheads on his side of the family? Everyone must ask: “Where did the red hair come from?!”

3.Do you ever get stopped by strangers when out with your children? What do they say?

4.Stephanie’s son isn’t a redhead but has super sensitive skin. Do any of your kids have sensitive skin? If so, what products do you use to help combat the sensitivity?

5.How about sunburns? What is your go-to baby/kids sunscreen? How do you keep them safe in the sun?

6.What products do you love to use for their red hair? Any special shampoos or hair products?

7.We noticed you wear so many different colors and we love it! Pink, white, yellow, beige etc. What’s your favorite color to wear with your red hair? How about your kids? Do you think about what colors will bring out their red hair when buying their clothes?

8.We love your ‘Get Ready With Me’ videos on TikTok! What are some of your go-to makeup products?!

Sound Notes:

Due to her schedule, Stephanie called into the podcast. Her sound quality may sound different than Adrienne's for this specific episode.

Articles and social media videos mentioned:

Is It Possible To Have Red Hair Even If You’re Not Born With It?

Video on IG changed to a redhead after not having it when born

EWG scoring website

This Is The Ideal Shower Temperature For Redhead Skin

Yes, Redheads Bruise More, and This Is Why

Did You Know Redheads Can Benefit From Using Bruise Creams?

Products recommended:

Finally Have Lashes® - Red-y for Lashes Perfectly Auburn Redhead Mascara (Morgen loves wearing it!)

Honest Beauty Self-Defense Protecting Mineral Sunscreen

Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen

Biosilk 3-Piece Silk Therapy

MONDAY HAIRCARE

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Dian Biemans is a Dutch actress and TV presenter. She started her career as a model in 2007 at the age of 17. After many years of working as a well-known international model, she pursued her career as an actress.

In the last few years, this resulted in notable acting roles in a variety of television series and films. In 2018, Biemans was nominated for Best Actress at the 48th Film Festival in Eindhoven for her first lead. In 2020, after her first international feature film, Biemans was awarded Best Actress at KBS in Seoul, South Korea.

In 2022, Biemans played a leading role in the period drama "Slave Market", a Shahid Original series produced by MBC Studios. You can stream both seasons now on the Shahid App.

Follow Dian on Instagram

Here are some of the questions we asked:

1.Where did you grow up and what was it like for you growing up as a redhead?

2.In your bio, it says you were a well-known international model. Do you think part of your allure in print/camera was because of your red hair? Did you stand out from the rest?

3.How did you get into acting + do you feel like your red hair has helped you get acting roles?

4.Congratulations on winning Best Actress at KBS in Seoul, South Korea in 2020. How did that moment feel?

5.You just finished filming “Slave Market” Season 2. It’s a period drama set in the 1900’s that follows 5 people who fall into slavery. Tell us more about it.

6.What are your best redhead beauty tips, specifically skin and makeup?

7.You have GREAT, full wavy red hair. What are your best hair tips? What is your routine?

8.We see you are frequent on red carpets. What colors are your favorite to wear?

9.What’s next for you?

Sound Notes:

Due to her schedule, Stephanie called into the podcast. Her sound quality may sound different than Adrienne's for this specific episode.

Articles Mentioned:

Adrienne + Stephanie mention this article in the Q&A section: Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: What’s the Difference?

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Nay is a natural redhead, born & raised in NYC and living in LA. Her Instagram bio reads, "your favorite natural black ginger."

She enjoys learning about different cultures, trying new foods, meeting new people, and anything that involves learning something new. She connects with people the most through art which is why she fell in love with modeling. She also grew up playing basketball, was a lifeguard at age 15, and believes sports taught her discipline and teamwork.

Follow her on social media...you won't believe how gorgeous her curly red hair is!

Follow Nay on Instagram

Follow Nay on TikTok

Nay answers the following questions:

1. What was it like growing up as a natural redhead in NYC? Do people always ask if your hair is natural?
2. Since you love sports and also live in LA, what are your favorite sunscreens?
3. You have gorgeous curly hair. What products are your favorite?
4. What are your must-have beauty products?
5. So many people think redheads fit in a box: white and from Ireland. How do you respond to people when they can't believe you're not the "redhead stereotype"?

Podcast notes:

-Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion

-Nay's Curly Hair Recommendation: SheaMoisture brand +

Shea Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner Set

-Nay's favorite brow product: How to be a Redhead's Finally Have Brows® - Ultra Fine Redhead Pencil

Articles mentioned:

-Is It Possible To Have Red Hair Even If You’re Not Born With It?

-Find Out About Your Skin Tone With These Easy Tricks

-The Best Colors Redheads Can Wear to Enhance Eye Color

-Olive Skinned Redheads: A Makeup Guide For Your Unique Hair and Skin Combination

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

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! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Daliya is a natural redhead, esteemed Matchmaker, and Dating Coach who has worked privately for years with men and women on their journeys to love. She received a Master's Degree from New York University (NYU) and her extensive education assists her in working with a variety of personality types.  She utilizes her intuitive nature and attention to detail to select the best matches. Daliya’s years as a performer, personal Matchmaker, and Dating Coach make her an expert in finding the joy in dating. Her clients love her for being encouraging and giving them the confidence to move forward with exploring the dating world and validating their decisions and feelings around it.  

Interested in working with Daliya?! Reach out to her here.

We asked Daliya some of these questions and we loved her advice:

1.We usually open our conversations with “What was your experience like growing up as a redhead?” but we wanted to take it a step further and ask you – what was it like growing up as a redhead, and how was it DATING as a redhead in the beginning? 

2. How has dating changed from when you first started to now? How have you seen dating norms change over the last 10 years?

3.Do you think redheads (both men and women) are in a unique situation when it comes to dating? 

4.BRAVO’s 'Millionaire Matchmaker', Patti Stanger, said, “Wealthy men hate redheads.” This was back in 2011 and we never believed her when we heard this. We were wondering if this is the case for you. Do some men/women prefer redheads, do some prefer NOT to date redheads? 

5.For redhead women, do they ever consult with you about beauty tips before going on a date? 

6.Let’s talk profile pics! Red hair is loud in proud in dating profile pics. How can a redhead best communicate who they are and what they’re looking for with their profile pic? Any tips? 

7.Do you have redhead clients? Is there anything similar about what they all want? 

8.How did you get into matchmaking?! What is your #1 tip for redheads (male or female) when dating?

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!

Produced By: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti, and Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Welcome to Season 5!

Jessica Gagen is a fashion model and science educator. She was crowned Miss England in 2022 and made history as the first natural redhead to win the title. She is passionate about aviation and women in STEM fields. For those who do not know what STEM is, it is the field of natural sciences, math, engineering, and technology.

In May of 2022, HowtobeaRedhead.com posted an article telling redhead readers about Gagen's ambition to be Miss England, and how she suffered from severe bullying because of her red hair. Gagen was crowned Miss England 22/23 in October 2022 and is the FIRST redhead to represent England. Read the follow-up article about her win here.

After winning, she posted on IG saying: “The moment a dream came true… I’m blessed to have been crowned the very first redheaded Miss England and strive to empower children facing torment for their red locks whilst showcasing the phenomenal opportunities which lie in STEM careers along the way. Exciting things to come!”

Follow her on IG:

Personal Account

Miss England Official Account

Here are some of the exciting questions Jessica Gagen answers during the podcast + her hair product recommendation:

1.We know life as a young redhead wasn’t so easy and you experienced a lot of teasing and severe and malicious bullying. What was it like for you growing up as a redhead, especially in England?

2.How were you able to overcome the bullying? Or has it stayed with you as you’ve gotten older?

3.We know you’re passionate about women in STEM. Tell us more.

Can you say you truly love your red hair now?

4.Speaking of your red hair, tell us about your hair care routine. Your hair looks so long and luscious!

She loves to use L'Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner to keep her hair silky and smooth.

5.We know you will now compete in Miss World 2023. At the airing of this episode, filming for Miss World is set for May 2023 but the date is still TBA. We can’t wait to watch you take the stage and make redheads everywhere proud. How are you preparing for this? Are you nervous? Excited?

6. What is the best thing about being a redhead?

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!

Produced By: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti, and Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

Redheads, Season 5 of the How to be a Redhead podcast is here! And we must say, it's our best season yet.

The first episode will drop next Friday, April 7th and the season will run all the way until Love Your Red Hair Day on November 5th! We have so many episodes ready for release and are excited to share this sneak peek with you.

The season will include a Best Actress winner, TikTok mega stars, doctors sharing redhead tips (such as, do we experience more pain at the dentist and an in-depth look at the MC1R redhead gene), redhead beauty experts, actresses, redhead 101 makeup tips, a beauty queen competing in the Miss World competition... and more.

Each and every episode will make you so proud to be a redhead. We're so excited for you to see what we have in store for you weekly.

We also have included a new Q&A section at the end of every episode. We get so many emails, DMs, and comments with questions, and thought this would be a wonderful time to answer as many as we can! Want to send in your questions? Write us at [email protected], or DM/message us on social media.

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.

See you next Friday, redheads. Rock it like a Redhead!

In the meantime, shop Finally Have Brows/Finally Have Lashes in the How to be a Redhead shop. We have so many releases coming this year! We'll keep all podcast listeners up-to-date on drop dates!

Produced By: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti, and Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.