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About Love Your Red Hair Day in the US & Ginger Hair Day in the UK

United States, United Kingdom
EVENT NAME:
Love Your Red Hair (US) and Ginger Hair Day (UK)
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Lifestyle , Silly
Family & Friends , United States
United Kingdom & Ireland
Dates Active:
Begins: Nov 05, 2023
Ends: Nov 05, 2023
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DESCRIPTION:

Love Your Red Hair Day (carrot top, ginger, or vixen hair) in the United States and National Ginger Day in the United Kingdom are celebrated annually on November 5th. This observance was established in 2015 by sisters Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti, co-founders of the website How to be a Redhead. The Vendetti sisters, both natural redheads, started this day to encourage people with red hair to embrace and take pride in their rare and distinctive hair color. Natural red hair is the rarest color in the world, with just 1-1.5% of the population having it. Natural blond is the second, at 2.5% of the global population.

The creation of Love Your Red Hair Day was motivated by the personal experiences of the Vendetti sisters, who faced bullying and feelings of being different due to their red hair. They aimed to create a day where redheads could feel celebrated and empowered. The day also challenges stereotypes and combats bullying and teasing often experienced by red-haired individuals.

The impact of Love Your Red Hair Day has grown significantly since its inception. It has gained popularity on social media, with people sharing photos and messages using the hashtag #LoveYourRedHairDay. This digital celebration connects redheads from around the world and raises awareness about the uniqueness of red hair.

Red hair results from a genetic mutation in the MC1R gene and is most commonly associated with fair skin and freckles. Love Your Red Hair Day highlights this rarity and encourages people to embrace and celebrate the unique genetics that gives them their red hair.

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Nov 27, 2023

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