From Prince Harry to Shrek’s Princess Fiona, Conan O’Brien to Lucille Ball, and Reba McEntire to Charlie Brown’s Little Red-haired Girl, redheads ROCK!
Okay, so natural redheads make up only about 2-6% of the population, and yes, during the Salem witchcraft trials we were burned as wit...
From Prince Harry to Shrek’s Princess Fiona, Conan O’Brien to Lucille Ball, and Reba McEntire to Charlie Brown’s Little Red-haired Girl, redheads ROCK!
Okay, so natural redheads make up only about 2-6% of the population, and yes, during the Salem witchcraft trials we were burned as witches, but our unusual tresses imbue us with qualities and concerns that would make an interesting show—and if you put out the call to carrot-tops, also a stunning studio audience.
What genetic factors produce red hair? What skin conditions (skin cancers, sunburn, sun damage, freckling, bruising, bee stings, etc.) are redheads and other fair-complexioned people more prone to suffer from, and what are the best treatments and preventative measures for these diseases and ailments? Why do “gingers” require more anesthesia before surgery, and what are the pharmacological implications of this issue for everyone?
Based on studies, those of us with titian locks have a higher tolerance for pain, are more likely to be left-handed, engage in sex more frequently, and make better basketball players—well, maybe that last one is just me. Still, red hair is an awesome attribute. How can we preserve or boost the hue of naturally red hair? Which products produce the finest results if you want to “go red?”
Despite our obvious superiority (wink, wink), redheads commonly endure a lot of bullying. In the U.K., discrimination against people with red hair is so common that it has its own term, “gingerism.” Nicole Giladi has created a book, Little Red Heads Across America, to counter any negativity red-haired children might experience and to encourage pride in their unique physical traits.
We’re all told to embrace what makes us different. The Doctors devoted an entire episode to the color red, but now it’s time to celebrate REDHEADS!