4 Perfect Eye Shadow Shades That Compliment Red Tresses

May 13, 2012

Red hair can make any day look dramatic. Whether you have dark brown eyes, light baby blues, bright emerald peepers or hazel eyes, eye shadow colors are a vital part of your total look. Keep it toned down and simple with these great shades for your lids.

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Purple Is the New Brown: Start with an eyelid primer; then sweep on some neutral, soft shadow as a base. Then apply a generous amount of a “crushed lilac” color- just one or two brush strokes will be fine. For the final pop of color, add a darker plum over the lighter purple. The effect on brown eyes and fair skin is lovely- soft and subtle but still exciting enough for a night out. (use Trish McEvoy)
All That Glitters: Redheads know how to be seen and make a dramatic entrance. Embrace the spotlight with a stunning, sultry look on your lids. Gold will enhance almost every eye color, and will definitely accentuate gold highlights and undertones in your copper mane. You can go for all-out glitter and shine, or keep it more casual, but gold is an absolute must-try shadow for any redhead!
The Emerald Isle: There’s a reason redheads love St. Patrick’s Day, and not just for the beverages. You look amazing in almost every shade of green, so why not carry that color over to your makeup? To prevent the 80’s neon green look, keep it simple and soft with rich, warm tones. A muted celadon or clover will add just a bit of festivity when applied over a beige base coat. For a formal evening, though, bold emerald is the way to go. Be sure to prep the eyelid with plenty of primer, and again, a neutral, shimmer-free base coat of beige shadow. Then, using a wide, flat brush, take a sweep or two of the most dramatic green you can find. If it’s too much, apply some more beige on top to keep it understated.
Stick with the basics: If you’re a tried-and-true brown eyeshadow gal, why mess with what’s perfect? There are so many fantastic shades of brown you can play with to change up your daily look. A deep mocha will enhance a black eyeliner, and a softer chestnut color will work well for a more neutral look for daytime. I admire Teri Hatcher’s understated smoky eye, which really makes her big brown eyes pop but is still suitable for those of us off Wisteria Lane.