I have red hair and fair skin and never had sore nipples. This was also 17 and 14 years ago when I was given terrible advise. I do not believe skin sensitivety is related to your hair or skin colors. There are many factors that can not be easily and quickly catorgorized. Ann Perry RN IBCLC I agree completely with Ann that fair skin or red hair does NOT mean a mother is more prone to sore nipples. I think that is a convenient excuse for the person giving the advice and makes them lazy mentally, stopping them from seacrching for the true cause or working to help the mother. I have worked with plenty of red heads and their problems and causes of sore nipples are just the same as anyone elses. Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC Lynchburg, Va