There are a number of various distinguishing qualities to redheads, aka “gingers.” Whether you are a natural redhead or a hair-dye bottle redhead, being a ginger is not simply the color of your hair alone; being ginger is plain and simply a way of life. So what makes up the characteristics of a redhead?

For starters, it is (most obviously) the color of your hair. Red hair comes in a wide array of hues, including (but not limited to), strawberry blonde, copper, auburn, mahogany, fire-engine red, ginger, and so many more. It can easily be said that if someone points out the fact that you have “red hair,” and they don’t specify a particular shade, they have no clue what it takes to be a true ginger.

Redheads are also notoriously sensitive to the sun, and it's not simply because of sunburn. Redheads find themselves far more prone to develop heat rash, heatstroke, and migraines as a result of excessive sun exposure, and the damage done is more likely to result in skin cancer.

Freckles are also quite a prevalent trait among redheads, though not every ginger has freckles, the vast majority of freckles also tend to be a direct result from sun exposure (though some are just all-natural).

Finally, gingers are noted to have very fiery personalities. The hair of a redhead is virtually the same color as our disposition. Not only are they supposed to be fiery by nature, but unfortunately, they are also frequently teased because of their hair color, which can lead to a build-up of powerful self-defense mechanisms. Redheads tend to be extremely hyper-aware when it comes to someone about to start something, and they are quick to defend themselves.

Whether you are a ginger yourself or are simply enthralled by these magical, mystical individuals, it can most certainly be said that they walk their very own path and fail to care what those around them think of them. Redheads are a special breed, with an attitude that makes them both charismatic, unique, and boast a strength all their own.