Kiss a Ginger Day
Get up close and personal with a redhead, show appreciation for the gingers in your life or give your hair some TLC with styling and products.
Celebrate redheads with gifting campaigns—chocolate, flowers, hair care products, and streaming content tie-ins—targeting beauty, confectionery, and entertainment brands.
- Share your favorite redhead celebrity moments (Ed Sheeran, Florence + The Machine, Christina Hendricks)
- Ginger hair care tips: products and styling for red locks
- Chocolate & flower gift guides for the redheads in your life
- Celebrate genetic rarity: 1-2% of the population rocks red hair—show them love
Kiss a Ginger Day was established in 2009 by Derek Forgie as part of a Facebook group, intended to offset the far less fun Kick A Ginger Day that takes place in November. After the events of this aggressive event, gingers everywhere were tormented and assaulted in schools all over the world.
Redheads are some of the rarest expressions of genetics in the world, true red only being present in 1-2% of the population. The range of colors that can be seen range from Burgundy to bright copper, with a few instances of an unfortunate bright orange in between. While in some parts of the world this color hair is disparaged, and the origin of such phrases as “like a red-headed stepchild”, the rest of the world has an undying love affair with them. Red hair dye is one of the most popular hair care products, and it comes in a wide array of colors, including some never found in nature.
As an interesting fact, while Ireland is heavily associated with red hair, those with red hair actually have an older origin. Red hair is a layover from the days of the Viking invasions, bring brought in from immigration and acts of heinous violence against the Vikings’ victims.
Offer Candy Kisses
Or, if you want to be a bit more subtle with your following of this day, give all of your favorite redheads a Hershey’s kiss. Everyone loves chocolate, and even those of the ginger persuasion are no exception. Get out there and have a happy Kiss a Ginger Day!
Do Something Nice for a Redhead
We personally think that the best way to celebrate Kiss a Ginger Day is to do something nice for a redhead you love. Whether this is your partner, co-worker, family member, or a friend, you can make them feel special on this day. You could cook them a meal, bring some chocolates to work, or send them some flowers! You don’t have to spend a lot of money or opt for a big grand gesture. Simply doing something small that will put a smile on someone’s face is going to make both you and the recipient feel great.
Enjoy Ginger Pop Culture
Another way that you can celebrate this date is by enjoying some music and movies by famous redheads. We’re sure that there is one ginger who springs to mind when we talk about music, and this is Ed Sheeran. Kick back and relax to his incredible hits. Or, what about Florence & The Machine? You could also show your appreciation for redheads by watching a television show or film that features a famous redhead, such as Christina Hendricks, Amy Adams, or Lindsay Lohan.
Show Off Your Ginger Locks
Kiss a Ginger Day is also a day that reminds us of the importance of taking care of our hair! No matter whether you have beautiful red locks or not, we should all treat our hair with the TLC it deserves! You can also use this day to try out a new hairstyle or to put a bit of extra effort in. If you have ginger hair, wear it in a luscious or sleek style that is going to show off your locks in the best possible way. Hair styling and care products that are available today are innovative, smart and sophisticated. But they also have an ease of use that means what was once something that was only done for a special occasion has become something that is now done every day: styling hair. And yes, men, this means you too! Men’s hair products have come a long way since the days of Brylcreem. It’s important to have a style – and change that style when the times call for it – and be your own man. It’s about owning your personality and individuality, which is also what Kiss a Ginger Day is about, embracing this rare and beautiful hair shade! For men, hair styling is one of the most important aspects of male grooming, and it shouldn’t be ignored or rushed. In today’s world, how a man looks when he is out and about, interacting with others, or simply being observed can make all the difference. It’s because there are really no excuses when it comes to men taking care of their appearance with so many products such as pomades, gels, and waxes available both online and in the shops. A man’s appearance tells those who see him something about that man. People will make assumptions based on how you look, and that includes people you are trying to attract.
Enjoy an Updated Ginger Look
Looking dapper, smart, and like a real gentleman who enjoys using hair styling products will get you more attention than if you look scruffy and as though you couldn’t care less. It’s important to send the right signals, no matter what situation you find yourself in – and one of those signals is down to how you look. So, why not use Kiss A Ginger day to refine your look and style? After all, if there are kisses going around on this day, you’re probably going to want to put yourself in the opportunity to capitalize on them, right? Unless you’re taken, of course…
Find New Ginger Hairstyles
For women with beautiful red locks, you can look up some of the best hairstyles for red hair online. You will see lots of amazing hairstyles that can give you inspiration. It is all about showing off your stunning shade of red in the best way. Layers can look incredible, as they give another dimension to your hair. You may also decide to curl your hair and give it more volume. After all, the more redness, the better, right? Show off your fiery hair with pride on Kiss a Ginger Day!