Natural red hair color
Natural red hair color is recorded in only 1-2% of all people living today. Most often it is found in the population of Northern and Western Europe, at the moment most people with fiery hair live in Scotland and Ireland, and in Russia - in Udmurtia. Scientists have found that this color is due to the presence of two copies of the recessive alleles on the 16th chromosome.
If both parents are red-haired, then the chance of having a baby with red hair is very high. But it was also found that there are many more people carrying a mutation that promotes redhead than those who are born with redheads.
History of appearance
Scientists suggest that the first red-haired people appeared on the territory of Europe in the Paleolithic era. The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that the red color spread from the Celtic peoples, modern researchers have confirmed this hypothesis. Among geneticists, there is a rule of the 45th parallel, which means that the overwhelming majority of red-haired people live up to 45 degrees north latitude.
This phenomenon is explained by the fact that beyond the 45th parallel, in intense sunlight, ultraviolet light is intensified, and the light skin of people with red hair becomes extremely vulnerable.
Appearance and character
People with natural red hair color almost always have pale skin, sensitive to ultraviolet light, and light eyes: gray, blue, green, less often brown. Their face, as a rule, is covered with freckles. A light skin tone is necessary in those natural conditions where cool rainy weather reigns. Fair skin is capable of getting enough vitamin D in such an area.
As for the characteristics of the character of red-haired people, for example, in European culture, images of witches as red-haired women have long existed. Until now, women with red hair cause many people to associate with mystery and mysticism, it is believed that they are extravagant and sexy.
Psychologists note that red-haired individuals are usually pronounced choleric, they are quick-tempered and aggressive. But these people are very energetic, mobile, purposeful. Men with red hair are characterized by masculinity, courage, and a great sense of humor.
Natural shades of color
Red natural hair can naturally have a wide variety of options. They are usually divided into several basic shades.
- Light red. The natural light red shade is not striking in its brightness, it is closer to light brown or wheat hair color. The image of girls with fair skin, green or blue eyes and such a shade of hair is always full of tenderness and romance. Hair of this type has an orange tint. Stylists call this shade light caramel or milk chocolate, it is also suitable for girls with brown eyes. With the help of a caramel-colored tint balm, you can make this shade of natural red hair more expressive.
- Saturated redhead. This color is very common among the owners of natural red hair. It contains an orange-brown hue, while the same artificial shade is based on red. This redhead variant is beautiful with fair skin, freckles and any eye color. People with this color always attract everyone's attention. It is recommended to use tinting dyes to give the hair a pleasant shine and more brightness.
- Auburn. This shade is rare in nature. But it is easily reproduced by artificial means. Auburn natural hair is very showy when paired with brown eyes. A bright and expressive bronze tint can be emphasized with the help of special tint agents.
Care Tips
To make your natural red hair color look healthy and vibrant, you must follow simple care instructions.
- Red hair in summer often lose their bright color and shine when exposed to sunlight. Therefore, at this time of the year, you should use special shampoos and balms. Lamination is also recommended, as a result of which specialists cover the hair with a special protective film. It protects not only from the sun, but also from the negative effects of sea and chlorine-containing water.
- Natural red hair Shampoos with natural extracts of cherry, pomegranate and cinnamon will benefit.
- Healthy rinsing with broths plants such as chamomile, hops, linden and onion husks infusion.
- To shine red hair, you should make masks for 25-30 minutes from carrot and beet juice... And then you need to apply a mixture of olive oil with chicken yolk for the same time, and rinse with warm water.
- You can use henna, which strengthens the hair structure and gets rid of dandruff... After applying it, the hair becomes shiny and healthy. If you want to get an auburn shade, add a small amount of basma to the henna.
Red-haired people are, as a rule, bright and extraordinary personalities. If you are the owner of this luxurious color, then, knowing the characteristics of your shade, you can make its color richer, and the hair itself healthier with the help of simple and affordable means.
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