Natural red hair color was recorded only in 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 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 revealed that there are much more people carrying a mutation that promotes a redhead than those who are born red-haired.
Appearance story
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 vast majority of red-haired people live up to 45 degrees north latitude.
This phenomenon is explained by the fact that beyond the 45th parallel, intense ultraviolet light intensifies in intense sunlight, and the fair 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 is usually strewn with freckles. A light skin tone is necessary in those natural conditions where cool rainy weather reigns. Fair skin is capable of producing enough vitamin D in such an area.
As for the character characteristics 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 personalities are usually pronounced choleric, they are quick-tempered and aggressive. But these people are very energetic, agile, purposeful. Men with red hair have masculinity, courage, a great sense of humor.
Natural shades of color
Red natural hair can have a wide variety of options by nature. 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-colored hair. The image of girls with fair skin, green or blue eyes and such a shade of hair is always full of tenderness and romance. This type of hair has an orange tint. Stylists call this shade light caramel or milk chocolate, it is also suitable for girls with brown eyes. Using a tint balm of caramel color, you can make this shade of natural red hair more expressive.
- Saturated redhead. This color is very common among owners of natural red hair. It contains orange-brown notes, while the same artificial shade is based on red color. This version of the redhead is beautiful with fair skin, freckles and any eye color. People with this color always attract universal attention. It is recommended to use tinting paints to give the hair a pleasant shine and greater brightness.
- Auburn. This shade is rare in nature. But it is easily reproduced artificially. Dark red natural hair is very effective in combination with brown eyes. Bright and expressive bronze tint can be emphasized using special tinting agents.
Care Tips
In order for the natural red hair color to look healthy and bright, follow simple care recommendations.
- Red hair in summer often lose their bright color and luster 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 cherries, pomegranates and cinnamon will benefit.
- Useful rinsing with broths Plants such as chamomile, hops, linden and infusion of onion husks.
- To shine red hair, masks should be made 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 structure of the hair and eliminates dandruff.. After applying it, the hair becomes shiny and healthy. If you want a dark red 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 features of your shade, you can make its color more saturated, and the hair itself more healthy with the help of simple and affordable means.
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