I have a confession to make.
I adore red heads – male, female; doesn’t matter. I love red hair – I love it when I have red hair. I especially love unnatural shades of red hair.
I can’t resist a red headed bass player from Russia ~
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But my favorite red hair is a huge mane of thick coppery wavy red hair.
Gorgeous ~ Gorgeous ~ Gorgeous….
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I remember my first ‘ginger red headed crush’. I was 12. A horrid special time in a girl’s life. I had “become been a woman” for a good year by that time; and frankly the anticipation was misspent – it sucked. Plus no one else that I knew had started their period. So of course right smack in the middle of the monthly ‘woman activities’ I was going to my first and ONLY overnight camp– a week during spring in the middle of my 6th grade year. We had freshman counselors. Knowing what I know about having to spend a week with 12 year olds is that you want counselors that are slightly older, yet unable to escape via the magic of a license and access to a car.
So I spied him on day one. Seth Black (an obviously fictitious moniker ). Skinny, shy, awkward, red headed – I was instantly hooked.
Since I can’t post awkward red head pictures of Seth Black –I’ll use Rupert Grint to illustrate. He goes from dork to hot in just a few short years.
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Poor Seth, he was probably horrified to have this gawpy 6th grader following him around trying to engage him in conversation. If my memory serves me right, he made eye contact and spoke with me. Which, of course, was a fatal error on his part – it only encouraged me. But I can’t fail to think that I made a lasting impression upon him.
For some unknown reason he was running after me down a trail, I remember laughing and I turned around and threw a chocolate doughnut right at his face. Nothing says “love” like a chocolate doughnut in the face.
That was the end of that. I never saw him again.
Until…
I was 24, working in a natural foods co-op. I was ringing up some groceries and I looked up at the next person in line …and it was a GORGEOUS, TALL, LONG WAVY-HAIRED RED HEADED MAN.
Ok – his hair is not long or wavy like’s Seth’s – but it is the right color and he’s gorgeously gorgeous.
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The first thing I do is say “OH MY GOD! You’re Seth Black – I threw a doughnut at your face at 6th grade camp. You are stunningly gorgeous.” And then my brain registered what just came out of my mouth and I turned a redder shade of red than his hair. He took it in stride and laughed.
A few years later, I hear some of my naturalist/water-harvesting/birdy/compost toilet-y friends talking about a “Seth Black” and one person said I would love his mane of red hair. So of course my radar went off and after a few mercenary-reseacherish type questions, I ascertained it indeed was the same Seth Black. Turns out he’s a pretty big deal in Tucson – he specializes in environmental issues and whatnot however I shan’t describe it too much, else he be identified.
Cool eh?
And it goes without saying that Lauren Ambrose (Claire Fischer – Six Feet Under) is the red head that I’d want to be
Lucky wench.
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But not every red head is an Alexi Lalas or Benedict Cumberbatch…
Yummy
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Some are Ron Howards or (god help us all) Carrot Tops.
I’m snausaged.
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I don’t even know what to say about Carrot Top…
Last but not least, the most beautiful red head of them all…
I know at least 10 people reading this were wondering when David Bowie would show up…
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And that’s my confession.
*Mr Bill McMorrow has alerted me, via song, that I may only use “Ginger” if I am a ginger – and I’m currently NOT a ginger.
Added Bonus:
Another fabbo red head~
I already have a weakness for hair, but red hair just pushes it over the top. Except, I prefer natural to fake – to each her own, I suppose. Doesn’t it just make you want to run your fingers through it?? 😀
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! At least we won’t be fighting over David Bowie or Oleg Brenov 🙂
Nope. But I would totally fight you over Rupert Grint…just sayin. My friends laugh at me, because sometimes I have to literally sit on my hands to keep from touching fantastic hair (especially right in front of me on a bus or something….just evil). And I get angry with people who have beautiful hair and cut it really short…..
Ok – if you get Rupert Grint, I’ll get Benedict Cumberbatch and we’ll call it even…
Hee hee – I love short hair (on myself) b/c I’m basically lazy and when it’s long it’s always in a ponytail which is a waste of gorgeous long hair.
I’m pretty sure touching people’s hair on the bus is frowned upon 🙂
My husband has GORGEOUS thick, loopy wavy hair that he could care less about on any given day.
You can have ginger Cumberbatch if I can have dark-haired Cumberbatch. 😛
I have yet to touch anyone’s hair uninvited. But it’s tempting, I tell you.
Why is it that men always have the gorgeous hair? They’re completely unappreciative!
Men typically have the gorgeous eyelashes too…
I’m all about the eyes and fingers.
You have a Cumberbatch deal – he’s gorgeous all colors.
Amen to gorgeous Cumberbatch. That man is sinfully handsome.
I KNOW!
Mmmm…I vote for David Bowie. He’s always done it for me. Thanks for this very fun post, Rutabaga-baby. I always love coming over here for another dose of you. Come to think of it: I used to sport a bright red flat-top in my younger “I’m-pretty-butch-and-I’m-studying-to-be-a-cop” days. I looked effing hot with red hair. Those were good times. XOXO
Hee hee – thanks! I love to go back and forth btwn red and black hair. Who doesn’t look effing hot with red hair??
I read this post the whole time thinking, “Gee this seems familiar.” Then I looked through the comments and saw I had already read and commented on it. Duh.
hee hee – it’s always good to look at gorgeous red heads
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Wow….Rupert got SEXXXXY!
I know! And his ‘brothers’ they grew up very hot.
I just got way too excited about this.
Gingers can do that to a woman.
Amen!
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I tried to go red once. It didn’t work, Denise. But that Harry Potter guy, what’s his name, he did turn hot in a few years!! I want to be Lauren Ambrose, too. She’s quite exotic!
That would be like me ‘going blond’ – it would never work.
Rupert Grint/Ron Weasley
Jenny Lewis from now-defunct Rilo Kiley: http://www.intraffik.com/blog/2011/10/28/traffik-school-the-jenny-lewis-episode/
Neko Case: http://lucywainwrightroche.com/canadian-shows-neko-case/
Alison Sudol from A Fine Frenzy, although I think she has since betrayed her roots: http://beautybanter.com/a-fine-frenzys-alison-sudol
As Gang of Four says “Natural’s Not In It”
Thank you Ma’am may I have another.
All my Gang of Four to you….
Alexi Lalas? Really? Really?! Have you seen him recently? Well, actually, maybe he does look better cleaned up in his suit now as a commentator than he ever did in his jersey running around the pitch – but, I would have put him in the carrot top category… Then again, I’m more partial to Nicole Kidman, or Kirsten Dunst (as Mary Jane in the spiderman movies). So, perhaps my opinion doesn’t really count.
Of course your opinion counts…yes, I was totally drooly for Alexi – especially when he was on the sweaty side. I am not partial to the ‘cleaned up type’ – I am also partial very skinny guys (David Bowie comes to mind)…
I love Kirsten Dunst (especially in Drop Dead Gorgeous) – so you get points for that!
Women with red hair are gorgeous!! I have a very good friend whose little girl is the reddest fairest redhead of them all– HER EYELASHES ARE RED.
Also- my Chad is a redhead, sexy fella that he is 🙂
I’m totally with you on this.
Oh yeah!
You’re a ginger’s best friend, cutie!
Well done.
Hee hee! It comes from my lusty heart!
As a red head I thoroughly approve! You would have loved me when I was 12, I had a mane of shoulder length auburn hair. Unfortunately people like you are rare and all I got was mistaken for a girl on a few occasions!
I’ve never had a red haired girlfriend before but I’m starting to find myself more attracted to them recently!
Great post, it’s good to know there are ginger lovers out there 🙂
All the best.
Rohan.
Red haired and beautifully named? YES – I’d have had a major ginger crush on you –
There are several of us ginger lovers here & there!
Benedict Cumberbatch has my hair. Well, if you add some gray here and there. And take away the face. And the genitals. Yup, that’s me.
Lucky!
I come from a long line of gingers. Fiery, feisty women and men. Prince Harry’s got it going on. The one thing I don’t love is skin that is too pale, I prefer my red heads to have a little color.
Great post. Gingers are going to make a comeback, I just know it.
They re full on ‘come back’ in my book! I do love the pale skin -but that’s just a personal preference for pasty.
Red Elvises! Awesome.
Yes, yes they are!
I’ve always thought women with red hair were gorgeous–whatever the hue. I haven’t always thought the same about redheaded men, but actors Damien Lewis and Eric Stoltz certainly don’t disappoint. 😉
hee hee – you mean Carrot Top is as appalling to you as he is to me? 🙂
I was trying to be nice, so I didn’t go there, but yeah, he’s one odd-looking dude. Can’t imagine waking up next to that. Might spark an arrhythmia.
or brain seizure
Or both.
Yes. Redheads.
Enough said.
(But I’m pretty sure Bowie is gray these days…)
Naturals not in it… David will be forever 25 in my mind.
Prince Harry has gotten pretty cute!
hee hee..
I too love redheads. In fact, my better half is a ginger!
Whoo hoo! And thanks for the follow 🙂
I envy people with natural coppery hair. I have to get mine out of a bottle. I too have always loved gingers. My first massive crushes was on a ginger. Brian McEvoy. He was dreamy.
And Prince Harry! Don’t forget him! He’s the only member of the royal family that I would get busy with.
Yes, he doesn’t look like he is the product of inbreeding.
I have a friend with lovely red locks. She grows them long, lops them off, and then donates the hair to make wigs for cancer survivors. I love that she does this, and I’m sure the color is no deterrent for those in need of a new do.
That is SUPER FABULOSO! If I could grow my hair for long enough, I’d do it too!
A lesson everyone should learn…
Should I call it “Orange Crush”?
I laughed when this came in my mailbox because my granddaughter wrote that if she could marry anyone in the famous world it would be Pherb.
I like him too – it’s the English accent..
I love the Red Elvises pic at the top. I admit I have seen them in concert a few times. Plus I love the red heads too.
Yay! Another Red Elvises fan ~ Oleg is my favorite Red Elvis followed by Zhenya. I have seen them in concert more times than I can count.
MathMaster – we have a common thread 🙂
Considering that a ginger just shattered my world, I’m not the best to comment on this right now…
Don’t blame the hair! Don’t blame the hair! But, please feel free from not bashing my lovelies.
Not bashing, just saying. Of course, because of her my son is a ginger…
And he’s a lucky young ginger ~
I know where you’re coming from – no worries. You need some Nick Cave. It is good for what ails your soul.
David Bowie — yes. My first boyfriend was a ginger. :).
Your avatar is a ginger … I had a ginger boyfriend and my husband had a ginger bear…
Actually, it’s blonde and brown blended — does it look ginger? Oh well, bonus.
Definitely – at least to me 🙂
I agree — I love redheads, too. But I have to disagree on one point: Ron Howard has an adorable smile, even for an old balding guy.
Every red head needs to be loved! YEAH for liking (my) underdog red head.
I love the unnatural red, it can be so pretty. I wanted hair like the Little Mermaid’s as a kid 🙂
Oh yes – or the girl in “Brave” –
Crazy red curls, love them!
*sigh* yes…
I approve of this blog post.
I accept that approval and raise you an applaud.
*bows*
What am I bowing at? Who cares! Hooray red heads!
You are bowing at my appreciation of your gorgeous hair of red.
Not surprisingly, I’ve always wanted to have long wavy coppery locks too. My hair color of choice.
Smart woman – that’s why the Torrid hair dye collection is my favorite.
Torrid hair dye collection? You have me intrigued! Considering that I have a pixie haircut now though, I have no hopes for ever having the long flowing locks. I do always color, however…
Short hair is the best for coloring hair- it grows back quickly!
http://www.metrobeauty.com/Hair-Care/Hair-Color/Torrids-Color-Chart.html
Denise,
Joan Holloway. And Emma Peel, depending on the episode.
Thank you.
Le Clown
Oh yes – and Vanessa Redgrave…there are many delightful red heads on the list
Denise,
And La Becca, of course.
Le Clown
OF COURSE!
This is not a confession! This is merely admitting that your eyes work! Redheads rule; I loved one once….you know, in that way…..my step sister has hair like this:
Florence – her with the Machine – has red hair and dyes it red……
…and of course….Jessica Rabbit
The last one possibly is a confession.
Jessica Rabbit – yes, a GORGEOUS red head –
That’s some gorgeous hair your step sister sports.
It is; it’s very stare-at-able hair.
I have to say my favourite redhead has to be Ewan MacGregor. His smile coupled with his red hair just melts me!
Yum ~
Uh yeah, David Bowie…
SLURP
I just wanna slice my lips on all his knife-like facial bones. Is that weird? Of course it is. I still want it!
hee hee…It is not weird.