While redheads have become synonymous with Ireland and Scotland, American photographer Brian Dowling who now lives in Berlin(Germany), photographed over 130 redheads from 20 different countries for his project “Redhead Beauty”.
Red hair is the rarest hair color in the world and is caused by a gene mutation know as MC1R which affects about 1% of the world population. This gene mutation can also affect a person’s tolerance to pain, sunlight, and their hairs’ ability to gray. Red hair will instead turn blonde or pure white when you age.
Brian started this portrait project which spanned three summers to show the real beauty of red hair and wanted to help break down stereotypes people often have of redheads with his photographs. His art book “Redhead Beauty” is available on Kickstarter.
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#21 Shannon From Sydney, Australia
142points
#22 Natasha's Freckles From London, Uk
135points
#23 Sophee From California, Usa
134points
#24 Sophie From Stirling, England
132points
#25 Daria From St. Petersberg, Russia
131points
#26 Kirstie Overlooking The Scottish Highlands Of Glencoe
128points
#27 Italian Redhead Benedette Watching The Sunset In Sydney
112points
#28 Vanessa From South Africa And Bridget From San Fransico, Usa
108points
#29 Judith From Breda, Netherlands
106points
#30 Lisa From Vienna, Austria
101points
#31 Thayana From Apucarana, Brazil
100points
#32 A Model Poses At The East Side Gallery In Berlin, Germany
95points
#33 Jessica From London, England
89points
#34 The Freckled Legs Of A Girl From Budapest
84points
#35 Two Models From Melbourne, Australia
83points
#36 Ismee From Texel, Netherlands
80points
#37 Laura From Virginia, Usa
78points
In Brian Dowling's project "Redhead Beauty," he travels across the globe capturing the unique charm of red hair, similar to another fascinating project capturing gingers worldwide.
Discover more about how ginger hair connects us globally and celebrates individuality through a different lens by exploring this influential photography journey.
