The mc1r (or melanocortin 1 receptor) gene determines hair, skin and eye color While there’s no direct genetic link between red hair and artistic ability, the experience of being a redhead might foster a more creative outlook on life If you’re a redhead, your mc1r gene has a mutation—or possibly several
It’s why redheads are so rare. That's not just an opinion about people with red hair or their appearance, but a statement of fact based on their scientific uniqueness. Redhead facts that will tell you more about these rare individuals
We’ll be celebrating national redhead day on november 5 It’s a day when every redhead gets a chance to shine each gorgeous strand of hair Redheads are often treated as the odd one out, because they possess the rarest of hair colors. Red hair is not just a color
It's a way of life Color your world with interesting redhead facts, including vibrant history, fun trivia, and statistics. Less than 2% of the world's population has red hair The highest concentration of redheads is in scotland (13%), followed by ireland (10%)
Red hair, often accompanied by fair skin and freckles, is one of the most visually striking human traits, occurring in only about 2% of the world’s population Redheads really are unique, and not just in looks In case there was any question, redheads are special
