Today we celebrate two percent of the world’s redhead population with National Redhead day, Nov. 5. Whether affectionately called a ginger or taunted as carrot top, campus redheads share unique similarities.

Director of Technology, Robert Hyatt shares about growing up as a red hair.

“I’ve learned to appreciate the red hair because of its uniqueness,” Hyatt said. “After many encounters with negativity towards red hair, I have learned to love and value my special locks.”

Skylar Higginbotham ’22, talks about her passion for red hair.

“I love having red hair! Its so fun, and I love that it’s different,” Higginbotham said. “I wasn’t made fun of  while growing up. People always think that when you have something that would be considered “different” that people tease you for it, or that you hate it and are insanely insecure, but I’ve always loved it and nobody was ever rude about it, it’s just me!”

Redhead fun facts

• Natural red hair will never turn grey.
• Blue eyed redheads are super rare. They are normally have brown eyes or hazel/green shades.
• Redheads can change temperature quicker due to their sensitive skin.
• Redheads can produce their own vitamin D.
• There are several shades of red hair, strawberry blonde, bright orange, auburn and ginger.
• Redheaded men have lower risks for prostate cancer.
• Redheads have around thicker strands of hair than blondes and brunettes.
• Bees are more attracted to redheads.
• The highest concentration of redheads is in Scotland (13%) and Ireland (10%).
• Some famous redheads are Amy Adams, Ed Sheeran, Emma Stone, Prince Harry, Julia Roberts, and Rupert Grint aka Ronald Weasley.

Source: 40 Shocking Redhead Facts , 5 facts about redheads on World Redhead Day

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