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Which Redhead Do You Find Red Hot?

Poor redheaded guys! Carrot Top gives them a bad name.

Poor redheaded guys! Carrot Top gives them a bad name. But there are plenty — no, that's a lie; there are a handful of famous redheads who meet the hot quotient. I only came up with four, but that's because they're so rare: Prince Harry, Seth Green, Rupert Grint from Harry Potter, and Conan O'Brien.

I have a clear favorite, but I won't inflict you with my bias. Vote for yours below.

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Red Highlights Got This Girl Suspended

A sixth grader in Texas isn't having a very happy birthday week after the highlights she got as a present resulted in a suspension from school.

A sixth grader in Texas isn't having a very happy birthday week after the highlights she got as a present resulted in a suspension from school. The 12-year-old student was told that she either had to go home or face in-school suspension until her hair was colored back. Apparently, the school's dress code prohibits "inappropriate hair color," and school officials felt that her red highlights met those requirements. The girl's mom admits the color was "brighter than what I intended it to be," but do you think they're bright enough to warrant a suspension? Check the story out for yourself:

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Best of 2010: Red-Hot Reds

If ever there was a year for red hair, it was 2010.

If ever there was a year for red hair, it was 2010. But what made it so full of impact this time around was its true versatility. From traditional copper strands woven with strawberry blond highlights à la Milla Jovovich to cherry cola curls like Rihanna to the rich ombré-style effects seen on Ashley Greene, celebrities proved that red isn't just a one-note kind of shade. Want to try a ravishing red yourself? Check out these tips on doing it right.

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3 Tips For Doing Red Hair Right

With celebrities like Anne Hathaway adding caramel highlights with reddish undertones and Ashley Greene going from dark blond to subtle red to now this dark copper-red, perhaps you're feeling inspired.

With celebrities like Anne Hathaway adding caramel highlights with reddish undertones and Ashley Greene going from dark blond to subtle red to now this dark copper-red, perhaps you're feeling inspired. Red can be a difficult color to wear, however. That's why I asked celebrity colorist Jason Backe, of the Ted Gibson Salon in New York, how to do it right. Jason, who has worked with both Ashley and Anne before, says, "There is a pretty shade of red for just about everyone. The trick is to make sure you and your colorist choose the correct shade." So to find out his tips on going red, just keep reading.

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5 of Our Favorite Beauty Features From the Ladies of Harry Potter

It's almost the end of the Harry Potter flicks, my friends.
Beauty Characteristics of the Female Characters From Harry Potter

It's almost the end of the Harry Potter flicks, my friends. Or more accurately, the happily ever after. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I arrives in theaters on Nov. 19, so to gear up for the occasion, we'd like to pay tribute to the young women of Hogwarts — and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, to be accurate. So here are five of the things we loved best about Hermione, Luna, Ginny, and the rest of the gang.

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Guess Who's Wearing This Red Bobbed Wig?

She might once have been a mean girl, but while recently filming in LA, this Hollywood starlet was looking much more like a young Anna Wintour.
She might once have been a mean girl, but while recently filming in LA, this Hollywood starlet was looking much more like a young Anna Wintour. Who is it?

Guess Who's Wearing This Red Bobbed Wig?

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So You Want to Amp Up Your Red Hair? One Easy Way to Do It

He famously took Lady Gaga from blond to silvery-gray for the September cover of Vanity Fair, and now celebrity colorist Johnathan Gale is giving us his tips on amping up our own hair color.

He famously took Lady Gaga from blond to silvery-gray for the September cover of Vanity Fair, and now celebrity colorist Johnathan Gale is giving us his tips on amping up our own hair color. He's already talked about how blondes can spice things up, so let's see what he has to say about redheads. For a quick and easy way to perk your reddish tones right up, just read more.

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Love It or Hate It? Alexis Bledel Goes Red

Alexis Bledel is the latest star seen with one of the "It" colors of the season, a warm red hue.

Alexis Bledel is the latest star seen with one of the "It" colors of the season, a warm red hue. From Kristen Stewart's copper strands to Evan Rachel Wood's vibrant auburn to Milla Jovovich's multidimensional version, it's clear to see that the shade looks great on a variety of women. Alexis's new soft, copper hue really makes her blue eyes pop, but do you think it works for her, or do you prefer her as a brunette?

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5 Makeup Looks For Redheads in Red Dresses

Recently, reader fiery red wondered what kind of makeup she should wear to an upcoming wedding.
What Kind of Makeup to Wear If You're a Redhead Wearing a Red Dress

Recently, reader fiery red wondered what kind of makeup she should wear to an upcoming wedding. The catch? She's a redhead, who'll be wearing a red dress with gold accessories. So, I looked to gingered stars for inspiration, and despite popular myth, redheads can indeed wear red dresses. (Even with red lipstick and even on the red carpet.) See what I mean now.

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Sulfate-Free Shampoo Options For Curly, Colored Hair

Recently, a reader wrote asking for some advice on caring for her new red locks: After seeing the post you did on Milla Jovovich's gorgeous red hair, I decided to take the plunge from dark brown to red!

Recently, a reader wrote asking for some advice on caring for her new red locks:

After seeing the post you did on Milla Jovovich's gorgeous red hair, I decided to take the plunge from dark brown to red! And I love it. Anyway, I was hoping you'd be able to help me find a new shampoo? I'm looking for a sulfate-free one to help keep my color, but it also has to be very moisturizing for my curly hair. Any ideas?

I have plenty sulfate-free, color-safe, moisture-rich options, dear reader. (And they're even great for all hair colors.) For a suggestions in various price points, just read more.