What is is strawberry blonde a natural hair color?

Yes, strawberry blonde is a natural hair color, though it is quite rare. It's essentially a predominantly blonde hair color with a significant reddish tint.

Here's a breakdown:

• Genetics: Strawberry blonde hair results from a specific combination of genes that influence both the production of pheomelanin (red pigment) and eumelanin (brown/black pigment). Individuals with strawberry blonde hair typically have lower levels of eumelanin and higher levels of pheomelanin. Specifically, variations in the MC1R gene are often associated with red hair, and when combined with genes for blonde hair, it can result in strawberry blonde.
• Appearance: The exact shade of strawberry blonde can vary. It can range from a light, golden blonde with subtle reddish highlights to a more pronounced reddish-blonde. The color may appear more blonde in certain lighting conditions and more red in others.
• Rarity: Because it requires a specific combination of genes, strawberry blonde is considered one of the rarest natural hair colors, rarer than natural red hair.

Here are some important subjects related to the topic as links:

• Natural Hair Color
• Blonde Hair
• Red Hair
• Genetics