'Tis the season for RED

One of the many things I love about my work is the fact that I get the opportunity to work with so many different types of people. A question I get many times over is, what is the best red for me? 'Tis the season for red, right? Recently, it's been from my clients with red hair, some natural, some not, but a common problem for them is trying to find a red that doesn't make them look orange. The trick? Choose warmer bricks and rust tones. But red is also one of the most difficult colors to apply. However, no color warms and brightens your face more instantly, so it's worth it! Color is back in a big way. Here's a basic run-down of a red that will work best for you.

Wine reds - works best with warmer skin tones.

Blue reds - best for medium to cool complexions.

Coral reds - great for olive-skinned blondes and brunettes.

A lip brush is imperative for placement of color, because it allows you to apply the exact amount of color you want, placed exactly where you intend it. Lipsticks tend to be emollient so putting too much to your warm lips by applying it from a tube doesn't allow it to blend and adhere to your lips as well. It may also seem to thick. If you blot off the excess, you are creating a less defined mouth which is conter-productive to what most want from red lips.

Should you use a pencil? I most definitely recommend it for reds. It acts as a barrier against bleeding, keeps color in place and gives a more defined area to shade in the lips.

So don't be afraid and try it! And remember, there is a red for EVERYONE!

The Noir Collection by Julie Hewett Los Angeles specializes in reds for everyone!

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Fez Studio

1125 NW 9th Ave

Suite 108

Portland, OR 97209