SUCCESS FOR GINGER HAIRED MODELS

Success for Ginger

Haired Models
MELISSA KEEN

AUGUST 18, 2020

As only 2% of the world’s population,

redheads are a rarity. Those with red
hair and blue eyes are even more
uncommon, with only 0.17% of the
population having both.

In the past, redheads have not often been

seen on the runway; it was equally
uncommon to see them on modelling
agency books.

Times, however, are changing. The

beauty and fashion industries are now
obsessed with the pale-faced, fiery-haired
combination. This change of heart means
more redheaded models are seen gracing
all sorts of products, magazines and
lookbooks.

Table of Contents
1. Top 9 Famous Redheaded Models
1.0.1. Alexina Graham
1.0.2. Cintia Dicker
1.0.3. Kiki Willems
1.0.4. Rianne Van Rompaey
1.0.5. Bruna Dapper
1.0.6. Alice First
1.0.7. Sophia Friesen
1.0.8. Lily Cole
1.0.9. Madison Stubbington
2. Ginger Haired Models Are Most
Definitely In
3. What Do Model Agencies See in
Red Heads?
4. Famous Celebrities with Red Hair
5. Famous Models with Red Hair
5.1. Alexina Graham
5.2. Francois Verkerk
5.3. Kiki Willems
5.4. Julia Hafstrom
5.5. Embrace Your Natural Beauty

Top 9 Famous
Redheaded Models
Alexina Graham

Cintia Dicker

Kiki Willems

Rianne Van Rompaey

Bruna Dapper

Alice First

Sophia Friesen

Lily Cole

Madison Stubbington

Ginger Haired Models

Are Most Definitely In
Redheads have received negative critique
in the past for their golden locks. In film,
men in particular were often cast as the
nerdy or comedic character rather than
the sexy leader-type. Redheaded
characters are sometimes replaced
altogether in the media; for example,
leading character Bill in IT is a redhead in
the book but is replaced by a brunette in
the films. And as recently as 2012, many
London modelling agencies claimed they
had no redheads on their books because
there was no demand for them.

Fortunately, things are changing. A rise in

ginger celebrities (like Ed Sheeran, Prince
Harry, Jessica Chastain and Karen Gillan)
has definitely helped the public
perception of redheads. It is also thought
to be partly due to the public’s
increasingly less prejudice views. It’s
possible that, due to the media’s more
consciously inclusive approach, this has
resulted in a steady incline to the number
of redheads seen in the media.

Nowadays, it is uncommon to come

across an agency that does not have at
least one redhead signed with them. But
that doesn’t mean redheads don’t still
face parochialism. In 2015, a poll in the
UK claimed they were ready to see a
redheaded James Bond in the form of
Damian Lewis – but this was met with an
article by The New York Post stating,
‘We Will Never Accept a Ginger Bond’.
The article went on to bully and ridicule
redheads for having fair skin and for not
representing “the epitome of cool”.

With such unfair bias already rife in the

fashion community, it seems even more
unfair that the few redheads who are in
the limelight should face such blatant
criticism, particularly when it’s so
unfounded.

While redheads do still face this type of

negativity, critique has been far less
tolerated in recent years. That, combined
with the industries sudden “in” opinion of
redheads and pale skin, has resulted in
more and more opportunities for gingers
across the globe. Now, we are able to
see some stunning redheads – both male
and female – on the catwalk, on TV and
in magazines.

What Do Model
Agencies See in Red
Heads?
So why is the red-hair, pale-skin look
suddenly ‘in’?

1. When it comes to commercial and

catalogue modelling, a red-headed
model is absolutely unmissable. The
juxtaposition between porcelain
skin and fiery hair is beautiful and
striking. Clothing and make-up all
look different on redheads, so it’s a
unique way to show off products.
2. Many celebrities have dabbled with
dying their hair red, and this has
increased the popularity of the
shade. Christina Hendricks is one of
the most famous redheads around –
but she’s actually a natural blonde!
3. For women specifically, there has
been a sudden rise in strong female
leads in films (see more below).
4. Freckles have become very popular
in the make-up world, so those with
natural freckles (like most redheads
tend to have) have found
themselves at an advantage.
5. For editorial work, photographers
love shooting men and women who
have a distinct set of features and a
conversation-starting appearance –
redheads have this in abundance.

For these reasons, we have seen a huge

increase of red-headed models in the
industry over the last ten years. Catwalk
queens Lily Cole and Cintia Dicker have
become household names, and
redheaded models are fairing just as well
in commercial modelling.

The same can be said for the male

models of the commercial world; Will
Grant, Tom Larkin and Oliver Dale are
all doing well. Each one of these talents
are distinctly different in appearance but
all share the same striking natural red
hair and stunning freckle-skinned face.

Famous Celebrities with

Red Hair
There has been a rise in powerful female
redheads in films recently (mostly based
off comics, which have always favoured
beautiful red locks). The Phoenix aka Jean
Grey in X-Men, Natasha Romanoff in The
Avengers, Merida in Brave, Ruby
Roundhouse in the new Jumanji films,
Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones – nearly
all leading female redheads are now seen
as powerful, strong and sexy characters.

Redheaded men are unfortunately less

common, partly because many famous
male redheads tend to dye their hair for
roles (Tom Hiddleston and Michael
Fassbender are two such actors).
Redheaded men are also commonly made
to portray ‘baddies’ or sidekicks. Rupert
Grint, Alan Tudyk, Seth Green and Paul
Bettany are amongst the most famous
redheaded men to star in film and on TV.
Clearly, discrimination against male
redheads still has some way to go.

Famous Models with

Red Hair
Italian Vogue adores Lily Cole’s rebellious
red tresses, and Sports Illustrated
featured Cintia Dicker in their swimsuit
issue. Model Maggie Rizer famously opted
to dye her hair red to stand out amongst
the sea of brunettes and blondes.

Top designer brands like to use redhead

models in their shows and campaigns.
Tom Ford and Yves Saint Laurent are just
a few who champion ginger hair.

Here are a few redheaded models with

notable achievements in the fashion
world:

Alexina Graham
Alexina Graham became the first natural
redhead to walk in the Victoria’s Secret
show since Karen Elson 2001. She hopes
to create an opening for more redheads
to walk in the iconic show.

Alexina also featured in the Balmain

L’Oreal campaign.

Francois Verkerk
This hipster redhead sports tattoos and
an eyecatching moustache. His ginger
tresses have landed him roles with top
designers in the fashion industry. Yohji
Yamamoto and Lanvin both love his
distinct look.

Francois is deemed to be a “cool” and

“hot” male redhead, helping to end the
discrimination against flame-haired men.

Kiki Willems
This model has been making a name for
herself in the industry since her modelling
debut when she opened the Saint
Laurent’s spring/summer 2015 show.

Kiki has worked with the likes of Dior,

Givenchy and Louis Vuitton. Her
favourite show’s include her debut,
opening Marc Jacobs, her Vogue Italia
cover and the Prada campaign shot by
Steven Meisel.

Julia Hafstrom
The beautiful Swedish model’s auburn
look has impressed the fashion industry.
Fronting the cover of Harper’s Bazaar,
Vogue and Elle Magazine, the redhead has
made a name for herself in the editorial
world as well as on the runway.

She has walked for Jason Wu and Prabal

Gurung for New York Fashion Week.
Dior also features on her modelling CV.

Embrace Your Natural Beauty

If you’re a ginger-haired ambassador

looking to break into the industry, make
now the time to realise your career
dreams, especially whilst we’re witnessing
such open-minded evolution from the
industry.

Being a redhead is a unique, beautiful

thing that should be celebrated. The
fashion industry loves flame-haired
tresses because they make you stand out
against an army of blondes and brunettes.

If you’re not entirely sure whether you

have the right look, don’t worry – you
can contact UK Models via our online
application form and we’ll be able to
provide you with helpful and honest
advice.

As a model support service that has –

and continues to work with – thousands
of aspiring new faces, we are thrilled to
see the success of the red-headed model.

Do you want
to become a
model?
Just upload your photo on our
website, and we’ll let you know if
you have model potential within 3
working days! No previous
modelling experience required!

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Posted by Melissa Keen

Melissa's experience in the beauty and
fashion world as a writer and blogger
spans over five years. Her other
interests include reading, yoga and
music.

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