Ever walk by someone who is wearing red lipstick and think to yourself, “Wow, that looks awesome. I wish I could wear lipstick like that?” Well, follow these helpful guidelines and you can!  Red lips are all the rage this season. Some classy ladies are afraid to attempt this vibrant look. But pick the right color and you’ll have your lips looking chic in no time.

When searching for red lipstick, pay attention to your skin tone. if you have a more pinkish complexion, look for a color in a plum tone to complement it. If your skin is more of a yellowish tone, look for lipstick in warmer reds that have a brown base.

It is always helpful to line your lips before applying red lipstick. This is because colors with red pigments tend to bleed. It is best to use a lip liner that is the shade of your natural lip color or one that is clear.  No one wants their lipstick on the other side of their face by the end of the day. This isn’t a very attractive look.

Wearing red lipstick is a lot of fun and it says you’re confident in yourself and not afraid to let your personality shine through. The best way to find out what color works for you is to experiment. Who knows? Red lipstick may become your new go-to color!