Being a redhead is both a blessing and a curse. We live life differently than most people because of the color of our hair. We go through things that most people don’t have to just because we were blessed with this uncommon (and beautiful) hair color.
- The everyday question: “Is that your natural hair color?” Nope. I dye my hair every other week to keep my brown roots away. Yes, this is my natural hair color; do you see the color of my eyebrows?
- The sun is our enemy. Props to anyone who can go out in the sunlight for hours without sunscreen. I put sunscreen on to go check the mail. Just in case.
- Little kids think we’re some type of alien because of the plethora of little brown dots all over our arms, legs, and face. Some people call them freckles, but I would be scared too if I was a little kid.
- Thanks to "South Park," we apparently have no soul. I mean, really?! We’re human just like everybody else! Thank you, "South Park," for ruining my teenage years.
- "Ginger." Like, where did that even come from? I am a person, not a spice. Please don’t refer to me as one.
- You can always be spotted in a crowd.
- Trying to avoid someone at school/work/grocery store? Good luck, because you’re basically wearing a traffic cone on your head.
- Everyone always assumes you have a feisty personality. This, ironically, really makes me mad. Just because my hair represents fire does not mean I have a fiery temper! Thank you very much!
- People always have to touch your hair. Yes, I like my hair played with. No, I do not want your nasty, stranger hands all over it. It's no different than that brunette over there, go touch her head!
- Wardrobe color choices are hard to come by. Wearing green in the middle of September makes people think you’re really excited for Christmas.
- When meeting new people, you are always known as “the redhead.” You could’ve been funny, clumsy, or down to earth, but why would that matter when your hair is red? It doesn’t.
Don’t get me wrong, I love being a redhead. You’re basically famous because of the fact that you got the recessive gene. We might become an extinct part of society, but at least we got to live to see the day. And if we do become extinct, technology is a beautiful thing and red hair could make its (unnatural) comeback. Next time you ask a redhead if their hair is natural, make sure they don’t have pale skin and freckles. I promise we’re nice people.
