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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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An Early Morning With Alina From Kiev, Ukraine

An Early Morning With Alina From Kiev, Ukraine

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John L
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a naturally beautiful young lady. I think I'm in love..................

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    Madeline From Washington State, Usa

    Madeline From Washington State, Usa

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    Kirstie In The Scottish Highlands Of Glencoe

    Kirstie In The Scottish Highlands Of Glencoe

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    Carmen From Best, Netherlands

    Carmen From Best, Netherlands

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    Krissy From Stuttgart, Germany

    Krissy From Stuttgart, Germany

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    Alisha From Odessa, Ukraine In The Black Sea

    Alisha From Odessa, Ukraine In The Black Sea

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    Me.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm repeating myself, but my mom is from Odessa Ukraine and i have red hair, not to mention I've swam in that very sea before! :D

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    Ellie From London, England

    Ellie From London, England

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    Elias In Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Elias In Belfast, Northern Ireland

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    Kenneth Lissau
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hair, and those eyes, breathtaking beyond words.

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    Maria From Moscow, Russia

    Maria From Moscow, Russia

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    Gracie From Howth, Ireland

    Gracie From Howth, Ireland

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    Olivia Horner
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She *sort of* has the same nose and cheeks as Drew Barrymore

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    Alina From Odessa, Ukraine

    Alina From Odessa, Ukraine

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    Aoife From Longford, Ireland

    Aoife From Longford, Ireland

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    Ruby From Essex, England

    Ruby From Essex, England

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    Elainna From Modesto, California

    Elainna From Modesto, California

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    GoodWolf
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to brush her hair behind her ear

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    Model Nastya Pindeeva Overlooking The Black Sea In Ukraine

    Model Nastya Pindeeva Overlooking The Black Sea In Ukraine

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    Tara In Liverpool, England

    Tara In Liverpool, England

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    Beata Overlooking Downtown Warsaw

    Beata Overlooking Downtown Warsaw

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    Katarzyna Krzyżanowska
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everywhere there is a city and country. :p Here is not. U don't know where is Warsaw? :D

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    Kim From Hamburg, Germany

    Kim From Hamburg, Germany

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    Masha Under The Trees In St Petersburg, Russia

    Masha Under The Trees In St Petersburg, Russia

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    LizzyM
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how her bright eyes stand out

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    A Model In A Snowy Park In Munich, Germany

    A Model In A Snowy Park In Munich, Germany

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    Starry Night Lover
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that deep color! she is beautiful. I wish i had ginger hair and green eyes

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    Shannon From Sydney, Australia

    Shannon From Sydney, Australia

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    Chase Howard
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the dress and how it picks up her hair colour even more!

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    Natasha's Freckles From London, Uk

    Natasha's Freckles From London, Uk

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    Sophie From Stirling, England

    Sophie From Stirling, England

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    Bryan Fuller
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sophie is striking no matter where she is from.

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    Daria From St. Petersberg, Russia

    Daria From St. Petersberg, Russia

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    Diana Berulyte
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally! At least one girl with natural color of eyelashes and eyebrows!

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    Kirstie Overlooking The Scottish Highlands Of Glencoe

    Kirstie Overlooking The Scottish Highlands Of Glencoe

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    Ok Ha-Neul
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful things go well together (her and the view)

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    Italian Redhead Benedette Watching The Sunset In Sydney

    Italian Redhead Benedette Watching The Sunset In Sydney

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    Vanessa From South Africa And Bridget From San Fransico, Usa

    Vanessa From South Africa And Bridget From San Fransico, Usa

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    Furkan Fındık
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the one the right seemed pretty blonde to me :D

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    Judith From Breda, Netherlands

    Judith From Breda, Netherlands

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    Lisa From Vienna, Austria

    Lisa From Vienna, Austria

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    Thayana From Apucarana, Brazil

    Thayana From Apucarana, Brazil

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    A Model Poses At The East Side Gallery In Berlin, Germany

    A Model Poses At The East Side Gallery In Berlin, Germany

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    Bryan Fuller
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a model, that's my best friend...

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    Jessica From London, England

    Jessica From London, England

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    The Freckled Legs Of A Girl From Budapest

    The Freckled Legs Of A Girl From Budapest

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    LizzyM
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does this have to do with red hair? Can't see any of her hair, she might as well be a brunette!

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    Two Models From Melbourne, Australia

    Two Models From Melbourne, Australia

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    Emma Comeau
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do all red heads have long hair??And are they all young ? None that are short hair or older or not so skinny??

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    Ismee From Texel, Netherlands

    Ismee From Texel, Netherlands

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    Tiffany Salinas
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was looking forward to seeing these, now that I have I'm disappointed. They are all thin young woman. I'm a middle aged redhead with 6 red headed sons. I wish the pictures represented a broader range of readheads.

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    Laura From Virginia, Usa

    Laura From Virginia, Usa

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    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.