November 5

National Love Your Red Hair Day

Embrace your unique beauty this National Love Your Red Hair Day - let your fiery locks shine and have some fun!

Yearly Date

November 5

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Introduction

Celebrate your fiery locks on National Love Your Red Hair Day on Nov. 5! This day was founded in 2015 by two redhead sisters who wanted to create a special day to celebrate the beauty of red hair. Redheads make up only 2% of the world's population, so it's important for us gingers to come together and show our pride! Whether you have bright copper, deep auburn, strawberry blond or any other shade of red, this is the perfect opportunity to embrace your unique beauty and celebrate being part of such a small but mighty group.

National Love Your Red Hair Day Timeline

1800s

First Red Hair Recognition

During the 1800s, the first recorded instances of preferential treatment towards red hair began to appear in literature and art, signaling social admiration for the trait.

1932

Torchy Blane Films

Hollywood introduces Torchy Blane, a quick-witted redheaded reporter, in a series of films in the 1930s, making red hair synonymous with tenacity, intelligence, and spunk.

1971

Disney's One Hundred and One Dalmatians Reissue

Disney's reissue of "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" included a positive portrayal of the redheaded Anita Radcliffe, further cementing red hair's place in pop culture.

2005

First Ginger Pride Festival

The first Ginger Pride festival in Rome, Italy took place, celebrating the unique qualities and challenges of being a redhead.

2008

First Redhead Day in The Netherlands

The first Redhead Day, held annually in The Netherlands, drew redheads from around the world for a gathering that involves photo shoots, art installations, and other festivities.

2015

First National Love Your Red Hair Day

National Love Your Red Hair Day was founded by two redhead sisters Adrianne and Stephanie Vendetti to celebrate the beauty of red hair.

How to Celebrate National Love Your Red Hair Day

1 Rock a new hairstyle

Mix it up and try a new look! Try a different color, maybe some highlights or lowlights. Get a new cut, or curl it! There are so many ways to show off your red hair.

2 Host a red-haired gathering

Gather all of your red-haired friends and family to celebrate the day! Make it a potluck, or just order food in. Have fun with it, and make sure everyone is wearing something red.

3 Take lots of selfies

Show off your gorgeous locks with some selfies! Take them in different places, with different outfits and make sure to use lots of red accessories. Share them on social media and tag them with #loveyourredhairday.

4 Pamper yourself

Treat yourself to a spa day! Get a scalp massage and oil treatment, deep conditioner and maybe even a hair mask. Get yourself looking and feeling your best.

5 Try a new product

Go to the store and search for new products that cater to red hair specifically. Pick out something new and give it a try to see if it works for you.

Why We Love National Love Your Red Hair Day

It celebrates natural beauty

Red hair is a beautiful thing and it's important to celebrate it! Natural redheads are often overlooked but National Love Your Red Hair Day gives us the opportunity to show that everyone is unique and special in their own way.

It empowers redheads

Red hair has often been seen as something to be ashamed of or ridiculed. This holiday encourages people to accept themselves for who they are and embrace their individual hair color with pride.

It brings together redheads around the world

National Love Your Red Hair Day offers a great opportunity for redheads everywhere to come together and celebrate each other's uniqueness. It creates an inclusive community of people who understand each other and can share the joys and struggles that accompany having such vibrant locks.