Somebody with red hair, ranging from ethereal strawberry blond to sensuous dark auburn. Red hair is a recessive gene and often skips a generation in families.
Blue, green, or grey eyes and peaches-and-cream complexion often go hand-in-hand with red hair, often with freckles. Redheads almost always burn in the sun and are thus vulnerable to skin cancer.
While redheads are admired in the United States, in Britain there's a strange hostility to them; perhaps because of historic association of red hair with the Irish and Scottish (whose populations are porportionately 10% and 13% of natural redheads, respectively), "gingers" are often openly insulted and treated with disdain, plus there's the bizarre claim that "gingers have no souls" (although given the "comedian" Carrot Top, it's understandable).
Still, redheads are also stereotyped as fiery-tempered and very lustful. This is part of the adoration of redheaded women, although redheaded men don't get enough attention.
Blue, green, or grey eyes and peaches-and-cream complexion often go hand-in-hand with red hair, often with freckles. Redheads almost always burn in the sun and are thus vulnerable to skin cancer.
While redheads are admired in the United States, in Britain there's a strange hostility to them; perhaps because of historic association of red hair with the Irish and Scottish (whose populations are porportionately 10% and 13% of natural redheads, respectively), "gingers" are often openly insulted and treated with disdain, plus there's the bizarre claim that "gingers have no souls" (although given the "comedian" Carrot Top, it's understandable).
Still, redheads are also stereotyped as fiery-tempered and very lustful. This is part of the adoration of redheaded women, although redheaded men don't get enough attention.
Depending on where one is, a redhead is often called "carrot top", "ginger", or "rusty"; the association with the "comedian" is unwanted, "ginger" can be comedic or insulting, and "rusty" hardly sounds like a compliment.
Some nice alternative adjectives for redhead include: cinnamon, nutmeg, copper, russet, gingerbread, turmeric, fox, burgundy, cayenne, pomegranate, fiery, flame, scarlet, crimson, carmine, saffron, and titian.
Famous redheads include: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Ewan McGregor, Maureen O'Hara, Katherine Hepburn, Prince Harry, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Elizabeth I, Conan O'Brien, Vincent Van Gogh, Eddie Redmayne, Winston Churchill, Shirley Manson, Molly Ringwald, Marilyn Monroe, Eric Stolz, J K Rowling, Karen Gillan, Ron Howard, Jennie McAlpine, Michael C. Hall, and Tori Amos, among others.
Some nice alternative adjectives for redhead include: cinnamon, nutmeg, copper, russet, gingerbread, turmeric, fox, burgundy, cayenne, pomegranate, fiery, flame, scarlet, crimson, carmine, saffron, and titian.
Famous redheads include: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Ewan McGregor, Maureen O'Hara, Katherine Hepburn, Prince Harry, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Elizabeth I, Conan O'Brien, Vincent Van Gogh, Eddie Redmayne, Winston Churchill, Shirley Manson, Molly Ringwald, Marilyn Monroe, Eric Stolz, J K Rowling, Karen Gillan, Ron Howard, Jennie McAlpine, Michael C. Hall, and Tori Amos, among others.
by Lorelili November 04, 2012
girls or boys who have red hair. often they will have skin on the paler side and usually, but not always, have at least a few freckles. redheads are rumored to have short tempers but that is not always true.
strawberry blonde: i'm totally a redhead all the way
legit redhead: um, no
strawberry blonde: why not?
legit redhead: 'cause you're a lot closer to being a blonde than a real redhead, kthnx.
legit redhead: um, no
strawberry blonde: why not?
legit redhead: 'cause you're a lot closer to being a blonde than a real redhead, kthnx.
by i am a redhead September 13, 2009
by StudMan69z21 June 28, 2011
A person with red hair ranging from strawberry-blonde to auburn. They can be attractive or unattractive, and do not necessarily have a fiery temper. Many blondes with very little red tint to their hair will claim to be "redheads" when they are actually blondes.
Girl 1- Don't you just love my red hair?
Girl 2- You have very nice hair, it's true, but it's not even strawberry-blonde. You're not a "redhead."
Girl 2- You have very nice hair, it's true, but it's not even strawberry-blonde. You're not a "redhead."
by Nonegiven33 November 15, 2006
An individual who possesses the most unique combination of hair, skin, and eyes. Redheads make up only 3% of the world population. Redheads are often thought to have short tempers, which can be true. Nonetheless, they are beautiful, no matter how angry they get.
Scientific studies discovered that redheads are not like the general populous; in fact, redheads can feel 20% more pleasure/pain than those with a different hair color. It also takes 20% more alcohol/anesthesia to subdue a redhead (By the way, you cannot receive these effects from your colorist. Don't be ignorant).
There are many people who don't believe attractive redheads exist, and then there are those who think all redheads are sexy as hell. This is the only case can be said about any hair color; it's just a matter of perception and genetics.
Side Note: Some of the people who have written definitions for redheads say completely false and idiotic things such as, "they're bitchy all the time," and "the majority of them are unattractive." They try using persuasive language and their DeVry online degree in science to prove their point. In actuality, they are are bitter, arrogant, never-been-dumped pansies with a redheaded ex-girlfriend (Quit whining, you pussy. That's why she dumped you).
Scientific studies discovered that redheads are not like the general populous; in fact, redheads can feel 20% more pleasure/pain than those with a different hair color. It also takes 20% more alcohol/anesthesia to subdue a redhead (By the way, you cannot receive these effects from your colorist. Don't be ignorant).
There are many people who don't believe attractive redheads exist, and then there are those who think all redheads are sexy as hell. This is the only case can be said about any hair color; it's just a matter of perception and genetics.
Side Note: Some of the people who have written definitions for redheads say completely false and idiotic things such as, "they're bitchy all the time," and "the majority of them are unattractive." They try using persuasive language and their DeVry online degree in science to prove their point. In actuality, they are are bitter, arrogant, never-been-dumped pansies with a redheaded ex-girlfriend (Quit whining, you pussy. That's why she dumped you).
Guy 1: Who knew redheads were interesting and sexy?
Guy 2: Yeah, anyone who says differently is a complete tool.
Guy 2: Yeah, anyone who says differently is a complete tool.
by pippi short stockings January 29, 2010
a girl or woman who usually has a quick temper (assosciated with aries. redheads are loud, bold. brave. tempermental, and muy muy muy muy muy caliente. when the word "redhead" pops into ur mind, think woman with amazing eyes and even sexier hair. being a redhead is THE BEST cuz our only sterotype is having a bad temper which we dont give a shit about cuz its our nature.
by xxcurlsoffirexx February 27, 2008
The coolest people alive... and hottest. Redheads have got to have the best personality ever... and they don't take other peoples shit... not to mention they are beautiful and gorgeous!!!... what more could you want?!
by Reagan Lausche February 21, 2005