![two readheads and a dead blonde two readheads and a dead blonde](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VBC0kgBVstA/UtlTTi_gwLI/AAAAAAAABII/amzPeevxgIk/s1600/2redheads+cover.jpg)
![two readheads and a dead blonde two readheads and a dead blonde](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/de/14/93/de149320c5961a05df5ed54ec1ab9b23.jpg)
On average they only have 90,000 strands of hair while blonds, for example, have 140,000. Redheads actually have less hair than most other people.That’s because the pigment just fades over time into blonde or white, but not gray. Both characteristics come from recessive genes, which like to come in pairs. Redheads are also more likely to be left-handed.This is because the gene mutation (MC1R) that causes red hair is on the same gene linked to pain receptors. People with red hair are likely more sensitive to pain.But worldwide, only 2% of the population has red hair making it the rarest natural hair color in the world. The highest concentration of redheads is in Scotland (13%) followed by Ireland (10%).In honor of all the redheads out there, here are nine fun facts about red hair:
![two readheads and a dead blonde two readheads and a dead blonde](https://i.etsystatic.com/5701942/r/il/e85b6b/2300349931/il_794xN.2300349931_hy3r.jpg)
The holiday was started by two redheaded sisters who wanted to help other gingers love and embrace their unique hair color. COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - If you’re a redhead then today is your day- It’s National Love Your Red Hair Day!