The Ginger Philes

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Redhead Thanksgiving

Things I’m thankful for this year as a ginger: That it’s cool to look different these days. For sunscreen. For the EPA calling out sunscreen that doesn’t work. For Devachan and access to people who actually know how to cut curly hair. Prince Harry. Being old enough to have learned how to accept my uniqueness.... Read more »

By thegingerphiles,
November 23, 2017 at 7:37 pm

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Happy National Love Your Red Hair Day!

If you ain’t a redhead, then you probably don’t get why this holiday is important. Most of us gingers have a similar story: we hated our hair growing up. It invited bullying, teases and jabs from other kids, because well, kids bully kids for being different. It’s probably no different from having a gap between... Read more »

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November 5, 2017 at 4:18 pm

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Ginger Phile No. 29

Last spring/summer, I dated a man who seemed to think I was the one. I was skeptical of his advances but agreed that something about us together just seemed right. We felt really comfortable with each other. He was sweet and nerdy and cute but not too nerdy. We laughed at the same things. We... Read more »

By thegingerphiles,
May 7, 2017 at 5:30 am

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Solange Understands Gingers

At the urging of the in crowd (channeled to me through glossy magazine interviews), I started listening to Solange, Beyonce’s baby sister. I had resisted in the past because, well, I don’t care all that much for Beyonce. I know somebody’s probably going to try to find out where I live and cut my vagina... Read more »

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May 6, 2017 at 12:26 pm

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Redhead Bullying

Last night, feeling pretty fresh about yesterday’s National Love Your Red Hair Day blog post, I am minding my own fucking business, taking the Ashland bus down to meet some friends to play Whirlyball, and I hear some dude making random comments. I don’t understand what he was saying, and I have a feeling he’s talking... Read more »

By thegingerphiles,
November 6, 2016 at 8:56 am

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Happy National Love Your Red Hair Day!

It’s so shocking how sometimes what we think is our biggest flaw can turn into our best asset. I hate how messy I can be, but apparently that makes me more creative. I often stick my foot in my mouth, but some people truly appreciate my honesty and frankness. I often think too much, but... Read more »

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November 5, 2016 at 8:06 pm

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On Being Different

I am unique. And not in the “I’m a Millennial, look at me!” way. Instead, I am statistically unique: 2 Percent: I have the rarest hair color in the world: red. 1 Percent: Even rarer, I have the rarest hair/eye combination in the world: red/blue. 1 Percent: I have the rarest personality type in the... Read more »

By thegingerphiles,
July 30, 2016 at 6:03 pm

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2016 New Year's Resolutions for Redheads

1. Wear sunscreen. Everyday. One of the best things you can do for your health and to prevent wrinkles is wear sunscreen. Look for products with SPF 15; that’s all you need. An easy way to incorporate sunscreen into your daily routine is by using moisturizer that is already combined with SPF. 2. And while... Read more »

By thegingerphiles,
December 30, 2015 at 4:15 am

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What Labor Day Means for Redheads

Gingers, rejoice! Summer is over, and soon you’ll be able to go outside again without turning into a fireball. Ginger parents, be very afraid! A new school year could mean new bullying for your ginger. Consider homeschooling them, especially if they are male, or simply dying their hair blonde and eyebrows black. Also please consider... Read more »

By thegingerphiles,
September 1, 2014 at 9:34 pm

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