For redheads to truly disappear, they would have to completely stop having sex—as would everyone else carrying the recessive gene. Without offering clear scientific evidence, the Oxford Hair Foundation reported in 2005 that redheads could disappear as early as 2060.

Are gingers going extinct?

Unfortunately the misconception about disappearing redheads is now widespread. Red hair is caused by a mutation in the MC1R gene. It's also a recessive trait, so it takes both parents passing on a mutated version of the MC1R gene to produce a redheaded child.

Will redheads become extinct in 2030?

Vin Scully Says Redheaded People Will All Be Extinct by 2030.