How to be a Redhead

How to be a Redhead


S5, Ep 7: Redhead Beauty Advice To Ground You with Expert, Cheryl Kramer

May 19, 2023

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.


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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 H2BARPodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.


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Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.