The Member Spotlight:
August 2002 Edition

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HeatherLeigh
Although I'm 17 and not actually an adult, I LOVE having red hair. I get complimented all the time. Not only that, but I feel unique because nobody else in my high school has the same color of hair as mine. When people are trying to describe me to someone else, they always use "redhead". I guess my hair color sort of defines me. Needless to say, I wouldn't change it for anything.

AmandaSo
I actually always wanted to color my hair red, ever since I was a kid. I tried it as a teen a couple of times with temporary hair color, but the available off-the-shelf colors were really not pleasant on me. I wash out under the auburns and pinky strawberries that were available back then. Sometime around five years ago, red pigment used in hair color was radically improved, and "copper" became a hot, hip color. I bought my first box of Feria Copper Shimmer #74. It started as a reward for losing 40 pounds, and I fully expected to go back to my natural golden blond in a few months. That was 4 years ago this month. Once I went red, I could never go back. Red is the color of invincibility. It screams, "Notice me! Hear me! Take me seriously!" I was constantly being patronized as a blonde, treated as some dithering child. Overnight, as a redhead, people started using a different tone of voice to speak to me. I was ignored a lot as a blonde. The first time I walked into a local store with my redhead, three different clerks walked up to me and asked, "May I help you?" Dang, I thought, this is the only way to fly. I know a lot of natural Reds resent those of us that made the choice, because they feel we didn't pay our dues as kids. I understand that. But I also know that red was the color I was meant to be, even if it doesn't grow from the roots that way.

Badseedshalo
When I was on vacation in Washington D.C., I had my hair braided and in extensions. When out to dinner with friends (and friends of friends)there was someone at the table that I apparently made an impression upon. Long after I left, he kept asking about me and my long red braids. Eventually our mutual friends hooked us up and we've been dating ( long distance) for 2 years and moving in together this fall! Now THAT was interesting!

Eden
One thing I've always gotten compliments on is my hair. It's also naturally curly and that's the first thing people ask or compliment me on. Then very often they say something like, "Oh I'm so jealous (of the curl)." And my response is, "Oh. Then I won't tell you it's the natural color too." Hee.

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have blonde or brown hair or maybe a different shade of red. I've darkened it a couple times but no one's ever noticed it. Thing is, I really can't bear to part with the red. A couple months ago, it was looking a little brown and I had a "moment" in front of the mirror. Something that some would blame on my redheaded temperament.

purple_snow
Of course I'm a natural red! Quite frankly as a child it was tough to be a little different than the "norm". One got the usual dumb words from those who thought they were being witty or original. Even through high school. Though when I became an adult I came into my own and appreciated what I have, and so did others!

Redmohr
As a grown adult, well past the middle era, I don't find that people are as inclined to make the sort of remarks that are directed at my daughter all the time. I know also that most people think that they are being complimentary by mentioning the colour, but think of it this way... you are a blonde ( brunette whatever) and someone comes up to you and says.. you have such lovely blonde hair.. etc. Is it natural? That is probably the one the gets her the most. OR comments about temper etc.. One never does that ot someone with black hair or whatever. Basically it is a THINK before you speak.

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