Red hair saw periods of popularity at various times, but it was particularly fashionable during Elizabeth I's reign in England (1558-1603).
During the Elizabethan era, Queen Elizabeth I, who herself had reddish-golden hair, was a major trendsetter. To show allegiance to the Queen and emulate her look, many men and women in the court and beyond would dye their hair red. This association with royalty significantly boosted the popularity of red hair during this period.
