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Fascinating Facts About Red Hair

Of all the hair colors, redheads may get the most second glances. Not because they’re the most uncommon hair color (natural blondes have that distinction), but because their hair color is so visually stunning. A redhead will always stand out in a crowd of people. Unfortunately, redheads often have to endure a barrage of comments […]

Do the Benefits of Being a Redhead Outweigh the Burden?

According to the “Vault of Redheads,” genetically red hair is a recessive trait. This means it can hide in genes and pop up several generations later. Two redheads would most likely have red haired children. The red hair pigment is called pheomelanin, and the gene is melanocortin 1 receptor. “Percentages of redheads in different countries […]