National Love Your Red Hair

National Love Your Red Hair Day is an annual celebration held on November 5th, honoring the beauty of red hair in all its shades—from fiery copper and strawberry blond to deep burgundy. Red hair is considered unique, as it is the rarest natural hair color in the world.

History

Red hair is most common in Northern and Northwestern Europe, with only about 2% of the world’s population having this hair color. Throughout history, red hair has been associated with a passionate temperament and strong character. The first international redhead festival was organized in the Netherlands in 2005 and now attracts participants from over 80 countries.

National Love Your Red Hair Day was founded in 2015 by Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti, two sisters who created the “How to Be a Redhead” website. They wanted to establish a holiday to help redheads embrace and love their hair color. Since its launch, the holiday has gained popularity, and the founders encourage everyone to celebrate red hair and self-confidence.

Interesting facts

• Ireland has the highest concentration of people with red hair, earning it the nickname “the redhead capital.”
• Prince Harry is one of the most famous red-haired men in the world, often referred to as the “Saffron Prince.”
• Red hair is found in all ethnic groups and regions around the world.
• For a child to be born with red hair, both parents must carry the red hair gene.
• Redheads have very fair skin due to a special type of melanin—pheomelanin—which causes them to burn more easily in the sun.

How to take part

Celebrate by showing off your stunning red hair in a photoshoot and sharing the pictures on social media. If you want to switch things up, try a new hairstyle or even dye your hair red. You can also host a party dedicated to redheads, or simply compliment friends and family members who have red hair.

When is National Love Your Red Hair Day in 2025?

National Love Your Red Hair Day is observed on November 5 each year.

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