Redheads Have More Fun

REDHEAD HANDBOOK: A fun and comprehensive guide to red hair and more

by: Cort Cass

Redheads are a truly fascinating breed. Being a redhead is more than just a hair color -- it's a way of life. It's a calling card. It's... well, you'll have to buy this book if you want to find out more. THE REDHEAD HANDBOOK will help you navigate through all areas of redhead life, including:
* Where redheads originally came from
* Famous redheads in history
* Which celebrity redheads are real... ...and which are faking it
* The genetics of red hair
* Fashion and makeup tips
* The biggest myths about redheads
* And lots of interesting redhead facts

Ever wondered what makes redheads so special? THE REDHEAD HANDBOOK answers this question and many more. For redheads and fans of redheads alike, this book will satisfy your endless curiosity about red hair. Put simply, "The Redhead Handbook" is the definitive guide to everything red.

Amazon Price: $9.31 (as of 07/11/2009)

Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning and Sexual Power of Red Hair

by: Marion Roach

A redhead rarely goes unnoticed in a crowded room. From Judas Iscariot to Botticelli's Venus to Julianne Moore, redheads have been worshipped, idealized, fetishized, feared, and condemned, leaving their mark on us and our culture. Such is the power of what is actually a genetic mutation, and in The Roots of Desire, Marion Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the roles redheads have played over time. She discovers that in Greek mythology, redheads become vampires after they die; Hitler banned intermarriage with redheads for fear of producing "deviant offspring"; women with red hair were burned as witches during the Inquisition; in Hollywood, female redheads are considered sexy while male redheads are considered a hard sell; and in the nineteenth century, it was popular belief that redheads were the strongest scented of all women, smelling of amber and violets. Redheads have been stereotyped, marginalized, sought after, and made to function as everything from a political statement to a symbol of human carnality. A redhead herself, Roach brings candor and brilliant insight to the complicated and revealing history of redheads, making this a stand-out narrative and an essential tool in understanding the mechanics and phenomenon of red hair.

Amazon Price: $17.21 (as of 07/11/2009)

The Redhead Encyclopedia

by: Stephen Douglas

Are redheads cool or what? It's taken over ten years of research to find the facts and information that I present in this book - information that defines the redhead culture - without really identifying it. I didn't want to write a book that just listed names of redhead celebrities and famous people, although there are names of hundreds in the book. More interesting to me were the surveys and studies that show how redheads are perceived by others, and how they perceive themselves. I was also fascinated to find all the strange historical data concerning redheads, with contradicting folklore and fables. I'm proud to be a redhead myself, and I invite every redhead and redhead admirer to get The Redhead Encyclopedia to discover for themselves a truckload of neat information and little-known secrets about the flame-haired.

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Playboy: Redheads

by: James R. Petersen

From Playboy's classic archives comes a trilogy of stocking-stuffer-sized volumes, each devoted to a certain hair color destined to quicken a man's pulse. Blonde? Brunette? Redhead? In the fifties, sixties, and seventies, it seemed like all the Playboy models, not just blondes, had more fun. Building sandcastles in the buff, romping on tiger skin rugs, or starting pillow fights, beauties of every tress are captured in these timeless color photographs. Playboy contributing editor James R. Petersen introduces each book with a heartfelt text, and witty quotes are sprinkled throughout. At once evocative and whimsical, this handsome collection is a perfect gift for a gentleman-whether he prefers a blonde, marries a brunette, or has always had a thing for a redhead.

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/11/2009)

A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire

by: Amy Butler Greenfield

A Perfect Red recounts the colorful history of cochineal, a legendary red dye that was once one of the world's most precious commodities. Treasured by the ancient Mexicans, cochineal was sold in the great Aztec marketplaces, where it attracted the attention of the Spanish conquistadors in 1519. Shipped to Europe, the dye created a sensation, producing the brightest, strongest red the world had ever seen. Soon Spain's cochineal monopoly was worth a fortune.

Desperate to find their own sources of the elusive dye, the English, French, Dutch, and other Europeans tried to crack the enigma of cochineal. Did it come from a worm, a berry, a seed? Could it be stolen from Mexico and transplanted to their own colonies? Pirates, explorers, alchemists, scientists, and spies -- all joined the chase for cochineal, a chase that lasted more than three centuries. A Perfect Red tells their stories -- true-life tales of mystery, empire, and adventure, in pursuit of the most desirable color on earth.

Amazon Price: $19.67 (as of 07/11/2009)

Perfect/Redhead Too! Adult T-Shirt

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Professional Redhead Bumper Sticker

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DANGER!!! Professional Redhead Bumper Sticker

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Yves Saint Laurent Ombre Solo Eye Shadow 12 Metallic Purple

Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/11/2009)

Yves Saint Laurent Ombres Vibration Duo Eye Shadow Duo 21 Silver Mauve / Silver Green

Amazon Price: $36.00 (as of 07/11/2009)

Mineral Eyeshadow Emerald

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Christian Dior Ombre Plume Light and Lasting Eyeshadow 336 Dreamy Green

Amazon Price: $19.00 (as of 07/11/2009)

Herbal Essences By Clairol, True Intense Permanent Hair Color, Radiant Ruby (Deep Red) #44 - Kit

This is the product I use to hide my greys - shhh don't tell! Works perfectly every time, even on dark hair.

Amazon Price: $9.38 (as of 07/11/2009)

LOreal Feria Power Reds Hair Color - #R68 Ruby Rush (Rich Auburn True Red) - 1 EA

Amazon Price: $9.76 (as of 07/11/2009)

Radiant Red Color Last Conditioner for darker, richer shades of red

Keep your red hair red with these shade-saving shampoos and conditioners.

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LOreal Colour Rays One Step Brush-On Colour Highlights Red Rays - 1 Ea

Just want some highlights? Not sure you're in for a permanent change? Try brush-on red colors.

Amazon Price: $11.81 (as of 07/11/2009)