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What causes red hair?

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What causes red hair?

Red hair is the result of a genetic variant that causes the body’s skin cells and hair cells to produce more of one particular type of melanin and less of another. Most redheads have a gene mutation in the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R).

Is Auburn red?

Auburn hair is a variety of red hair, most commonly described as reddish-brown in color or dark ginger. It can be found with a wide array of skin tones and eye colors.

What ethnicity has the most red hair?

Less than 2% of the world’s population have red hair That’s approximately 140 million people. Scotland boasts the highest percentage of natural redheads, with 13% (40% might carry the gene there) while Ireland comes in second with 10%.

What are the different shades of natural red hair?

The 21 Most Popular Red Hair Color Shades

  • Warm Reds. Bright Copper Hair Color.
  • Light Auburn Hair Color. Light auburn hair color is a blend of light golden red and light brown.
  • Red Copper Hair Color. Red copper hair color is a rich, bright blend of red and orange/brown.
  • Cool Reds.
  • Rose Gold Hair Color.
  • Black Cherry Hair Color.
  • Red Black Hair Color.

What are the shades of red hair?

Our 10 favourite shades of red hair

  • Strawberry blonde. Also likened to red sand, strawberry blonde is a lighter type of ginger hair, mostly suited to those with pale skin.
  • Copper hair colour.
  • Cherry red.
  • Dark burgundy hair.
  • Bright orange hair.
  • Brick red.
  • Bright auburn hair.
  • Wait before you wash.

Is white hair natural?

At its core, hair is naturally white. Melanin is responsible for the color of hair you’re born with, which is based on genetics. Your hair follicles contain the cells melanin uses to create the pigments, which combine with protein keratins.

What’s the best red hair dye?

  • L’Oréal Paris Feria Permanent Hair Color.
  • Garnier Nutrisse Permanent Hair Color.
  • Light Mountain Natural Hair Color & Conditioner.
  • Manic Panic Semi-Permanent Hair Color Cream.
  • Kerachroma Color+ Clenditioner Hair Dye.
  • Celeb Luxury Viral Extreme Red Colorwash.
  • Schwarzkopf Color Ultime Hair Color Cream.

Do you have to bleach your hair to dye it red?

Dyeing brown hair red If you’re after a shade that’s more than two shades lighter than your existing colour, such as a vibrant copper or warm blonde, you’ll need to bleach your hair before dyeing it red.