Why doesn't NARUTO have red HAIR?

Naruto Uzumaki’s hair is one of his most noticeable features, but it’s also something that has left many fans puzzled. After all, he’s from the Uzumaki clan, a family known for their signature red hair. So why doesn’t Naruto share this trait? Let’s dive into the reasons behind Naruto’s blonde hair and why his creator, Masashi Kishimoto, made this choice.
Naruto is the son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, meaning he has an equal share of both their genes. But the reason Naruto doesn’t have red hair like his mother is because the red hair gene from the Uzumaki clan is recessive. In simple terms, that means for someone to have red hair, they need to inherit the gene from both parents. If they only inherit one copy of the gene, they end up with a different hair color—in Naruto's case, blonde.
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This idea isn’t just limited to the world of anime. In reality, red hair is also caused by a recessive gene. Hair color is determined by the amount and type of melanin, the pigment in hair. There are two main types: eumelanin, which gives brown and black hair, and pheomelanin, which gives red and blonde hues. The pheomelanin gene, responsible for red hair, is recessive, meaning that both parents need to carry it for their child to have red hair.
On top of the genetic explanation, Kishimoto’s choice to give Naruto blonde hair was also an aesthetic one. When designing Naruto, the blonde hair simply suited his character more, as it gave him a unique look compared to the other characters. In a flashback scene, Naruto imagines what he’d look like with red hair, and it’s clear that the blonde look feels more fitting for him in the long run.
So, while Naruto’s hair color might seem like a mystery at first, it’s actually a combination of genetics and design choices that led to his iconic blonde locks.

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