Redhead facts

There are a million-and-one “redhead facts” floating around on the web and on social media. Many of them are based on myths, rumors, or stereotypes and can’t be proven or only applied to some redheads. For example, it has been said redheads create their own Vitamin D. While this is true, redheads should still check with their doctor on their personal levels of Vitamin D. Many redheads report they're still low on Vitamin D even though their bodies supposedly produce more. Being born with red…

Let’s talk about some of our favorite redhead crazy “facts” and see which ones we can prove, and which ones are up for debate:

Only two percent of the world sports red hair. Find out in our fun facts about ginger hair why redheads are biological unicorns with super-powers.

Redheads are more sensitive to some kinds of pain and less sensitive to others. The explanation for these differences could be found in their genetic makeup.

Here are five facts about redheads that you may not be aware of. I guess, unless you're ginger, there's not much need to know this stuff!

Having pale skin may mean that redheads burn more easily when exposed to UV rays, but their paleness can serve as an advantage. Redheads can't absorb sufficient Vitamin D due to low concentrations of eumelanin in their body.

We know red hair is rare, with less than 2% of the population having naturally red hair, but have you ever wondered where red hair originated? Like most physical features, red hair can be traced back to certain regions of the globe. However, these regions aren’t the ones you would probably guess. Most people assume red hair is native to Ireland and Scotland, and that must be where it originated. While this makes sense because those two places have the most redhead per capita to date, it’s…

What about redheads is so special? Here's what the science says about these rare-haired marvels.

This year, let’s bust some of those myths and show the world that redheads can rock anything! Here are some common redhead beauty myths we plan to bust wide open in 2024:

When I was a teenager, I wanted to be everything but a redhead. There was constant teasing, extra sensitive skin and sunburns throughout the year. However, over the years I have learned to embrace my redhead-ness and realized there are many unique things behind this rare color. To all my fellow redheads, here are 7 facts that will prove just how unique you are! READ: 5 Reasons I’m Thankful to be a Redhead 1. We are unique We are rare. We are different. We are unique. Only less than 2 percent…