The decision to repaint, as practice shows, most often occurs when a new stage begins in life or we are especially inspired by some screen / runway image. A radical change in image requires both courage and a clear understanding of how comfortable the changes will be. To inspire you to experiment (or save you from it), we selected three dozen stellar transitions from the light side to the dark and back.

Melania Trump

The first lady of the United States bleached her hair by the end of 2018. The image turned out to be unexpectedly bright, because earlier Melania for a long time preferred a chestnut-red shade close to natural, and the maximum that she allowed herself was partial highlighting of individual strands (bronzing). Immediately, theories began to multiply why Mrs. Trump dyed her hair ─ for example, it was suggested that the blond successfully masked gray hair (look for all the funny explanations of this fact in the material “Why did Melania Trump become a blonde?”). We note that the light shade definitely refreshed the wife of President Trump, but at the same time made too many accents in makeup - underlined eyebrows and intense "smoky". If Melania decides to stay blonde, she will have to master the skills of a natural make-up - there is no doubt that for fair-haired people it should be less bright. Also, Melania will now need to carefully monitor the lighting during photo shoots: electric light often gives the blonde an unaesthetic yellowness, and for Mrs. Trump, this is fraught with constant comparisons of her hair with her husband's famous hair.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie goes equally well with both light and dark shades. But still, the actress prefers blond, and when she, dyed in chocolate, appeared at the Oscars in 2014 (then The Wolf of Wall Street with her participation was nominated for the best film of the year), everyone gasped in amazement. . Brunette Margo looks languid and sultry, but still this hair color, coupled with intense makeup, instantly adds a couple of extra years to the girl. We hope that at the upcoming film awards (do not forget about the fantastic benefit performance of the actress in the film "Tonya Against Everyone") Margot will not radically change her image.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid once surprised fans with a post on Twitter: in the photo, the model is captured with platinum blond hair and even with a pink tint. It’s good that the younger Hadid didn’t allow herself more such liberties, visually equating her with Kim Kardashian (by the way, she is also on our list): Bella is a miracle how good dark-haired is.

Jennifer Lawrence

The dark color favors Jen: she dyed her hair brunette for the critically acclaimed Hunger Games, and with dark chocolate-colored curls, she won an Oscar statuette for My Boyfriend is Crazy. Let the blond not be marked by such creative success ─ "Joy" still remained in the "Oscar" nominees, but for "Mom!" the actress was completely nominated for the cinematic anti-award "Golden Raspberry" ─ nevertheless, he suits the girl more.

Angelina Jolie

In recent years, Angelina rarely experiments with style, preferring the "stable" vamp ─ dark hair-red lipstick. But it was not always so. For the film "Life or Something Like That" (2002), she tried on the image a la Marilyn Monroe and lost all her glamor in a platinum blonde. If it is true that Marcheline Bertrand, the mother of the actress, taught her from infancy to tint her hair in a dark color, we take our hats off to her insight: the dark Jolie goes much more than the light one.

Amber Heard

Natural blonde Amber Heard dyed both pink and red, and kept the dark one for Johnny Depp, a big lover of contrasts. An interesting experience, given that the chosen color is not much darker than the actress's own dark blond base. However, for quite a long time she keeps the usual blond.

Emma Stone

Neither dark nor light is fully ideal for Emma Stone's hair. The first makes her a Lindsay Lohan doppelganger, and the second makes her look like the ex-"pepper" Emma Bunton. It is remarkable that the actress does not part with her ideal shade of bronze shimmering in the sun unnecessarily.

Dakota Johnson

Coco Rocha

The Canadian supermodel is a famous experimenter. It is not difficult for her to cut her hair like a boy or radically change her hair. We like both options, but note that in the "dark version" Koko looks much more "expensive-rich".

Gigi Hadid

The story of Gigi Hadid's reincarnations is typical for all top models: what you can't do for the sake of a contract. I am glad that modern fashion stylists rarely fight with the original “summer” color type of the older Hadid and force her to repaint. In general, it suits her both dark and light, but still multifaceted, with “sunny” highlights, natural blond ─ much more.

Victoria Beckham

In 2007, following Victoria Beckham, thousands of girls dyed their hair in platinum blond. Perhaps this is the brightest beauty period for the former Posh Spice: it was hard not to notice the former Adams then. And while we miss Vicky's blond bob, let's face it, she's right - there's a time for everything. Today, a deep dark hue makes the look of the British style icon and mother of four more elegant and expensive.

Robert Downey Jr.

We do not deny the possibility of a radical transformation to men either: Robert Downey dyed his hair blond for the role of the blue-eyed Australian Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Troopers, and this paid dividends in the form of an Oscar nomination and an additional portion of audience sympathy for Tony Stark's asset.

Katy Perry

The indefatigable lover of change, Katie, could well stop in her beauty experiments on a rich and dense shade of raven wing, which gave her face a noble charm and resemblance to the actresses of old Hollywood (admit it, looking at this photo, did you also think of Vivien Leigh?).

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon's natural hair color is dark blonde. The actress has long preferred a golden hue and does not allow herself to appear in public even with a centimeter of regrown dark roots. But the moments when, on duty, she dyed herself in creamy chocolate, clearly prove that he, too, suits her very well.

Kirsten Dunst

But who definitely benefited from the transition to the category of blondes is Kirsten Dunst. The nature of the "mouse"-blond shade of hair was, well, very simple for the pretty, but very atypical face of the actress. Blond hair successfully emphasized the eyes and added lightness to the image. It’s good that during pregnancy (in 2018, Dunst, along with partner actor Jesse Plemons, gave birth to their first child), she did not think to change her chosen image.

Zooey Deschanel

But Zooey Deschanel is a born brunette, and the radical color change confirms this. Blond hair discolored and stripped the face of the actress ─ even red lipstick did not save. In the form of a blonde, the girl ceased to be recognizable.

Olivia Wilde

For a very long time, Olivia was true to her chosen style: a natural light brown shade of hair and long mirrored curls. After the birth of the first baby, the actress was drawn to change: she cut her hair short, and then dyed it. In a short time, Olivia managed to visit both a bright blonde and a burning brunette. We concluded that the famous animal advocate has a soft light shade to face more than others.

Kendall Jenner

Representatives of the Kardashian family love to divide the color palette as clearly as possible ─ into black and white. Kendall is no exception, but we really want to advise her to diversify her coloring techniques and try wearing more complex and multifaceted shades (and in the event that she decides to go blonde, also brighten her eyebrows).

Elizabeth Olsen

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

The actress steadfastly remains faithful to the length and color of her hair, and we are ready to admit that she is right: a natural caramel-blond shade will forgive and cheapen her image (however, like bangs).

Orlando Bloom

Not so long ago (in 2016), Orlando Bloom brightened up again, and fans immediately reproached the actor for looking like Justin Bieber (a good compliment to 39-year-old Bloom). The casket just opened: a radical change in image was required for the shooting of the film "Smart Chase: Fire and Earth." The sacrifice turned out to be in vain ─ the tape had a low rating and collected a bad box office at the box office.

Ann Hataway

Ann in the image of a bright sexy blonde appeared at the Met Gala-2013 and hit everyone on the spot. It happened almost immediately after the actress cut off her luxurious curls and cut her hair short for the role in Les Misérables: two bold beauty metamorphoses at once ─ and Hathaway was immediately recorded as a revolutionary. But almost immediately, Ann returned to the dark color, and we support her: it successfully and nobly sets off her pale skin and emphasizes warm brown eyes.

The question of who is cooler - blondes or brunettes, perhaps, can be classified as eternal and not requiring a final answer - we are all beautiful in our own way. But the fact that hair color affects the first impression is a fact. And scientific.

Career portal Superjob.ru assessed the "color" preferences among our compatriots. And here there is a split: 29.9% - for the dark ones, 28.96% prefer blondes, 10% went to brown-haired women and redheads, and 15% of male Russians cannot decide at all. With age, the statistics amusingly change: from 20 to 30 years old, Russians prefer brunettes, and then blondes are in the lead, and with a noticeable margin of 10%. What hair color and what type of men do you like?

Let's talk with scientists.

redheads

Here men are not original. They still sincerely believe that a girl with red hair is easier to seduce than a restrained, inaccessible blonde. Maybe this is how genetic memory works - after all, once green-eyed and red-haired people were mistaken for witches, and who, if not they, are ready for all sorts of outrages?

Therefore, the expectations in bed are appropriate - the glory of sex goddesses has long been entrenched in redheads. And not without reason: according to a study by the University of Hamburg, on average, goldilocks have a more intense sex life than brunettes and blondes. Also, according to the scientific research of the University of Westminster, redheads are found to be more temperamental, assertive, sassy. And most importantly, men are even a little afraid of them.

What kind of men like. For those who want an easy relationship. Perhaps this is a man of a creative profession. Or a youngster. Or married. He sees you as a mystery and an adventure. And it seems to him that this is exactly what you want: sex without commitment.

Brunettes and brown-haired women

There is good news for dark-haired girls too. One of the largest dating apps, Badoo, analyzed the data and found that brunettes and brown-haired women get significantly more “likes” than blondes and redheads.

When it comes to brown-haired women, the words “moderation”, “restraint”, “calmness” are increasingly found in the description. Researchers at the University of Florida found that brunettes are indeed perceived as more reliable and constant companions. In 2012, the British received no less interesting data. Participants in the experiment were shown photos of the same girls with different hair colors. And what do you think? Brunettes were considered more seductive and physically attractive.

What men like. For those who love competition. Dark-haired women are traditionally considered careerists, so men who want to see a muse or partner next to them are more likely to meet and build relationships. Most often, equality reigns in such pairs. Plus, he will also cook and mop the floors. Minus - he most likely does not believe that he should fully support you.

Blondes

Light heads really attract more attention. Scientists at University of Southern Brittany conducted an interesting experiment: 20 pretty female volunteers in the same clothes changed their wigs and watched the male reaction. Namely, passing by strangers in the form of a blonde, then a brunette and then a brown-haired woman, the girl had to deliberately drop her glove and see what would happen. The result was predictable: 76% of 100% rushed to give the glove to the blonde, and only half of the passers-by paid attention to the dark ones.

Why is this happening? Nothing personal, just primitive instincts. The scientists explained that the male brain associates blond curls with a high level of health and fertility, that is, a blonde can bear healthy offspring. It turns out that even holding out a glove, a man unconsciously reads your possible compatibility.

Another study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology found that blondes are more likely to be met in bars. One of the respondents, for example, commented on preferences as follows: “Blondes have big requests, but it’s easier to communicate with them ...” Scientists also found that fair-headed men tend to be perceived as in need of help, inaccessible, and most interestingly, introverted, that is, at home.

What men like. Those who are ready to start a family. Usually these are adults over 30 years old who are ready to seek attention and care. Their special feature is the desire to patronize. Such a man is unconsciously looking for a woman-child who will look at him with admiring eyes and. She can be dressed up like a doll and shown to friends. And she will also sit at home and cook delicious borscht.

They say there are only three things you can do indefinitely: watch someone work, watch a fire, and argue about who is better, blondes or brunettes. Researchers conduct surveys on preferences, scientists find out who is smarter, and the young ladies themselves compose the advantages that their hair color gives them. The whole world is mired in myths, the Internet is replete with anecdotes - the struggle between "light" and "darkness" continues. It is unlikely that we will be able to solve this riddle, but for sure we will inspire confidence in our own uniqueness in one and the other, and at the same time we will help the brown-haired women decide which camp to choose and whether it is worth it ...

It is not known who started this flywheel and who is to be thanked for the age-old debate about the advantages of blondes over brunettes, or vice versa. From time to time, the scales incline the dispute in one direction or the other, “multiplying” stereotypes at an astronomical speed. Today, for every Monica Belucci, there are a dozen Pamela Anderson. Appetizing puffiness is considered the prerogative of dark-haired beauties, and the association with silicone forms is firmly entrenched in the owners of golden curls. But then the icons of beauty and divinity are Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich.

Blondes even have their own day of the year - May 31 is celebrated, and a mythical story. The first known blonde was the goddess Aphrodite, Zeus himself gave her golden curls. In our time, blond young ladies are not considered goddesses, but they continue to be perceived by men as the most beautiful of the entire fair half. Some scientific research suggests this.

According to some psychologists, the fact is that men from contemplating a blonde become dumber, their brain activity is rapidly declining, their IQ level drops, and logically connected thoughts retreat before the desire to do crazy things.

Other studies, in turn, demonstrate the paradox about dark-haired ladies, endowing them with a more brilliant mind, enviable efficiency and thriftiness. Psychologists, on the other hand, say that blondes or brunettes have nothing to do with it, it's all about social stereotypes, on which endless myths are based. Let's try to deal with them.

Myth #1: Blondes are more likely to be hired

Nonsense! For the most part, brunettes are much more successful than blondes in their careers. This is confirmed by numerous surveys and studies. Brunettes earn more, are taken more seriously by colleagues, moreover, there is evidence that 76% of people consider dark hair to be an indicator of intelligence. The arrival of the global economic crisis forced many to part with golden curls, dyed from blonde to brunette and acquired a more conservative image.

As it turns out, there are not so many male bosses who are able to appreciate the contribution of redheads and blondes to the workflow. Modern bosses are not without prejudices: more than 30% of respondents are sure that brunettes work better and have the right to apply for high positions and salaries. Only 9% of male bosses do not question the special performance of women who have chestnut hair, and only 7% of blondes. The majority, namely 53% of managers, found it difficult to answer the question or preferred neutrality, determining the relationship between efficiency and hair color.

Studies have also revealed that among women in leadership positions, 41% are brunettes, and 33% are blondes. There are another 7% of respondents who could not answer the question due to the fact that they have no idea about the natural color of their boss: “Yes, they are all painted now!” Employees answered in confusion. Apparently not in vain, a saying was born among the people that "every second blonde killed a brunette in herself with hydrogen peroxide."

Myth two: all blondes are lucky in love

Fact: modern men, as before, prefer blondes, considering them the most attractive. This pattern is explained by scientists simply: a higher level of female sex hormones - estrogens, in fair-haired women. But, despite this, blondes are less lucky in love. In matters of love, dark-haired ladies are ahead of blondes by 10%.

The trouble is that men, considering blondes sexy, give them the role of lovers, lovers of fleeting novels, but they prefer to build serious family relationships with brunettes. 71% of men are convinced that dark-haired women are ideal for long-term relationships, and 25% call them the most faithful and reliable life partners.

Although all this is relative and at the level of theory, in fact, choosing this or that woman as a wife, a man does not think about the color of her hair, they generally do not tend to “bother” with issues of appearance (unless, of course, it goes beyond all decency ). Although men, according to psychological research, have their own principles for choosing girls, namely:

• 1. Projection. This principle means that in his partner each person seeks to see the likeness of a certain image. That is why men prefer young ladies who are somewhat similar to their mothers (although they do not admit this, but we know something). It is much worse when, instead of the image of a mother, a man is looking for an image of unrequited love, a former lover.
• 2. Denial. This is the principle of action from the opposite - whatever, if only not the same as the former, for example. Not blonde, not so tall, not so silent, etc. It happens that a man is looking for his own antipode, choosing a woman who is “opposite” to himself. Such couples are the most “colorful” and bright: he is a burning, temperamental brunette, she is a gentle, meek blonde.
• 3. Association. Everything "white and fluffy" gives the impression of tenderness, modesty, positivity, so some men prefer blondes. Very often, that is why a strong man chooses a brunette, seeing in her the same strength of character and spirit as his. By the way, in life, associations do not always correspond to reality, it is not uncommon for a blonde to be bright and strong, and a brunette to be tender and fragile.
• 4. Love for brightness or childish prejudice- as a rule, it is these principles that determine the choice of men in relation to redheads. As for the choice of women with chestnut hair, the opinions of men drastically differ: some red-haired beasts do not like it flatly, while others are crazy about them. Children's prejudices often make men avoid such women, because at school, for example, there was someone "red freckled" who left an unfavorable impression forever. Some men, on the contrary, sympathize with redheads for their unusualness, brightness, and difference from the rest. Men who choose brown-haired women, as a rule, are strong personalities who are not afraid of the opinions of others. In addition, there is an opinion that redheads are the most passionate lovers, which makes them especially attractive.

Nevertheless, no matter what type a man prefers, any smart woman knows that love and sexual desire do not depend on hair color at all, but on the inner attractiveness of a woman.

Myth three: blondes are stupid

This is the most popular myth. I don’t know who the blondes are to “thank” for being endowed with a lack of intelligence, but they say that the origins should be sought in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, in which Marilyn Monroe brilliantly played her role. By the way, the most famous blonde was actually a brown-haired woman, but she was able to succeed only by getting rid of a dark mop of hair.

Recently, scientists at the University of California experimentally confirmed suspicions about the negative effect of hydrogen peroxide on brain function. We came to this opinion by examining natural blondes and dyed ones. The proof of this theory will also be the fact that among natural blondes there are a lot of successful writers, recognized scientists, TV presenters and journalists. And if we talk about actresses, then it’s worth remembering Sharon Stone, who at the age of 13 has the highest IQ level among her peers at 154 points - which, by the way, is the same as Einstein’s.

However, no matter how much scientists and psychologists debunk the myths about the mental abilities of golden-haired women, blondes remain favorite joke characters:

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Blonde passerby:
Help, man! I can't seem to multiply 12 by 23?!
- Darling! It's an intercom, not a calculator!

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A natural blonde rushes in a car along the oncoming lane, a policeman stops her: “Why are we violating,” she asks. “I was in a hurry to the sale,” she explains, looking sadly at the flow of cars. “It’s just too late—everyone is already on their way back.”

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The blonde, argues in front of the mirror: “There are no smart and beautiful girls at the same time. So I don't exist?!"

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What is the name of dyeing from blonde to brunette? - Artificial Intelligence.

Myth #4: Rich men prefer blondes.

Maybe, of course, they prefer it, but it seems not for family life. Recently, researchers analyzed the preferences of the 100 richest men on the planet. As it turned out, the tastes of the oligarchs are not at all on the side of blondes. 78% chose dark-haired women as their life partners, in particular: 62% - brown-haired women, and 16% - brunettes. And only 22% of the wealthiest men on the planet have connected their lives with blondes.

One last thing: blondes are disappearing

But this is no longer a myth, but a bitter truth. Just 50 years ago, there were almost 40% of fair-haired people, blonds and blondes, of the total population of the planet Earth. Today there are only 13% left! That's right - blondes are disappearing. According to biologists, natural blondes will completely disappear from the face of the earth in two centuries, by 2202. The birth of the last blonde, according to their forecasts, will take place in Finland, where there are the most fair-haired women and men.

This is explained by simple biological patterns, namely the recessiveness of the “light gene”, and the dominance of the dark one. Simply put, in a pair of brunette and blonde, with a 90% probability, dark-haired children are born. Thus, the vast majority of dark-haired and dark-eyed people are already now, and sooner or later they will completely replace the fair-haired and blue-eyed people.

In this regard, I think we should expect a new surge in the popularity of blondes. After all, they will soon need to be entered into the Red Book.

Test funny for a real blonde

They say that a blonde is not a hair color, but a state of mind, and a real blonde always remains her, no matter what hair color she has. Perhaps, in the soul of a red-haired young lady, a real goldilocks is hidden, and under the “skin” of a burning brunette, a blond beauty is hiding? It's time to find out if you are a real blonde! To do this, just take the test, and when answering questions, choose only one answer.

1. A man-dream turned out to be in your field of vision, moreover, he also noticed you. Your actions:

• A. You understand that you need to do something urgently and scold yourself for looking through women's magazines and skipping seduction tips. You remember your grandmother's recommendations and, smiling charmingly, demonstrate the classic rehearsed look of seduction: "at the nose - over the shoulder - at the man."
• B. Act strictly according to the plan prescribed in women's magazines: straighten curls and dress strap, languidly caress the stem of the glass.
• C. Continue calmly doing what you did before it appeared.
• D. You start the acquaintance first, approach him and, having introduced yourself, confidently extend your hand.

2. What do you imagine when you imagine a life filled with happiness next to the man of your dreams:

• A. The day of your marriage. Or rather, the faces of their own girlfriends, with clearly readable envy: well, wow, what a bite!
• B. Your couple's diamond wedding day: a chic festive table, at which grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered, and you are a natural blonde.
• C. A typical weekday evening: You go home after, tired after a hard but successful day at work, and your husband meets you with dinner and an uncorked bottle of wine.
• D. Saturday evening: You and your husband are going to the theater, throw open the dressing room door, and understand: the phrase “nothing to wear” is not about you.

3. What will you wear if you are invited to a party where you are expected to meet promising men:

• A. Something that looks expensive.
• B. Something bright and intricate, 100% attention grabbing.
• C. What fits you best perfectly emphasizes all the advantages and reliably hides the flaws.
• D. Choose a very short skirt, a blouse with a deep neckline, fishnet tights and high-heeled shoes - this will definitely work.

4. Your reaction to someone's bad joke:

• A. You will still laugh - firstly, you are very good at it, besides, there is always a risk that only you thought it was not funny.
• B. Tell something really funny yourself.
• C. Smile out of politeness - firstly, the person tried, and secondly, the person telling unfunny jokes is already funny.
• D. Praise the author of the bad reprise for being brave.

5. The most important thing in a man is:

• A. Appearance.
• B. Generosity.
• C. Vehicle make.
• D. His feelings for you.

6. The most important thing in a woman is:

• A. Beauty.
• B. Mind.
• C. Independence.
• D. Good temper.

7. What do you think is the worst thing in life:

• A. Loneliness.
• B. Girlfriend's new dress.
• C. If no one has ever envied you.
• D. Broken nail.

8. If you spoiled the mood, you ...

• A. You won't hide it.
• B. Try to calm down and forget.
• C. Begin to plan revenge on the offender.
• D. You will cry.

9. Do you sincerely believe that gentlemen prefer...

• A. Freedom.
• B. Blondes.
• C. Diversity.
• D. Whiskey.

• A. Madonna.
• B. Paris Hilton.
• C. Kylie Minogue.
• D. Cate Blanchett.

Now calculate the number of points according to your answers and find out if you are a real blonde:

• 1. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
• 2. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
• 3. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
• 4. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
• 5. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
• 6. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
• 7. A - 3, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
• 8. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
• 9. A - 4, B - 1, C - 3, D - 2
• 10. A - 4, B - 1, C - 3, D - 2

Results:

10 points: Your only drawback is that you can count to ten, which is too much for a true blonde. Therefore, under no circumstances talk about your mathematical abilities, then men will certainly behave like real gentlemen - be sure.

11-20 points: Congratulations - you are the perfect blonde: quite frivolous, but at the same time not “horror what a fool”. You are the most that neither is a real blonde, and will remain yourself with any hair color. You may even choose the one that best suits your skin tone and eye color.

21-30 points: You should pay less attention to the opinions of others about your own person. And one more thing - change your "hunting" tactics, it's the men who should hunt you, not you. Alas, you are almost a brunette, even if you are naturally golden-haired.

31-40 points: You can safely use perhydrol - you are not in danger of becoming a blonde. Believe me, no paint will fix you - you are such a real brunette, literally to the ends of your hair.

Of course, this is a test prank, so don't be upset if you don't get the results you expected. Although, there is something to think about, it’s not for nothing that people say: “in every joke, there is a share of a joke.”

Blondes vs brunettes

Brown-haired women have long entered the age-old double-event “blondes or brunettes”, trying to defend their uniqueness. Three secret societies, from time immemorial, have been fighting for men's hearts, for success, for privileges.

At the same time, they say that a woman, changing her hair color, changes her fate. It acquires new pluses and minuses, transfers established stereotypes and causes a completely different perception of others. With the minuses of such changes, everything is clear: damaged hair, constantly growing roots, a bunch of nourishing masks and other troubles. But why pay attention to the disadvantages when there are so many advantages in the future? If you have not yet decided on the “suit”, we suggest evaluating the 15 advantages of each option. Perhaps after that you will be able to put the last point and make a choice.

15 benefits of a blonde:

• 1. Just the word "blonde" causes a storm of emotions - from the violent delight of the guys to the furious anger and envy of the girls.
• 2. Blondes are much more likely to be approached with an offer to get to know each other.
• 3. It is easier for a blonde to attract male attention.
• 4. Blondes have a lot more fans, and therefore more choice.
• 5. The blonde is always in the spotlight, even if she does not strive for it.
• 6. Blondes are soft, delicate and feminine, cheerful and cheerful.
• 7. Blondes look younger than other women.
• 8. The blonde is always noticed in the crowd.
• 9. All world sex symbols are blondes (Marilyn Monroe, Pamela Anderson, Sharon Stone).
• 10. A blonde with blue eyes and a graceful figure is the dream of all men.
• 11. Even fairy tales are about blondes. Remember: "who in the world is sweeter than all, all blush and WHITE"!
• 12. Girls envy blondes - every non-blonde dreams of becoming one.
• 13. Pastel shades of cosmetics, muted shadows, discreet lipstick - and you are the very naturalness and naturalness.
• 14. Bright red lipstick, black mascara - and you are sex appeal itself.
• 15. Blonde sounds great!

15 benefits of a brunette:

• 1. The mere word “brunette” causes a storm of emotions - from the violent delight of the guys to the furious anger and envy of the girls.
• 2. Some men prefer blondes, but the rest are brunettes!
• 3. A brunette is always in the center of men's attention. If he wants.
• 4. Brunettes are not pestered at every turn with indecent proposals.
• 5. Brunettes have a lot less trouble.
• 6. Unlike other women, brunettes take the mind.
• 7. Brunettes both look and are more serious than frivolous blondes.
• 8. Brunettes are not jealous of every pillar, they are not suspected of infidelity, they are less likely to be abandoned, after all.
• 9. Brunettes are mysterious and stylish, unpredictable and bright. And most importantly, intelligent and intellectual, unlike frivolous blondes.
• 10. The brunette doesn't need to ask the mirror stupid questions - she knows who the queen of the ball is.
• 11. A man will choose a blonde, but after talking he will return to a brunette.
• 12. Girls envy the brunette. Every blonde or brown-haired woman at least once dreamed of becoming a brunette.
• 13. A brunette can easily use bright makeup without fear of looking vulgar.
• 14. Or you can not use cosmetics at all, remaining tender, fragile, quiet with a languid look of deep eyes.
• 15. Brunette sounds classy!

15 benefits of brown hair:

• 1. Chestnut hair color does not cause a storm of emotions, does not give rise to passions. And thank God! No one is envious, hateful, or prejudiced.
• 2. Gentlemen can prefer blondes as much as they want, go crazy for brunettes, but they still marry brown-haired women. If only because there are more of them.
• 3. Brown-haired women have enough places to meet, more trustworthy than the street.
• 4. Brown-haired women have much less problems and troubles. Less hassle and clarification of relationships.
• 5. A brown-haired woman will always be in the center of attention of men - after all, she is a normal girl.
• 6. Brown-haired women do not have a trail of stereotypes - they can behave as they please.
• 7. Brown-haired women take both beauty and intelligence, and in general everything that comes to hand.
• 8. Brown-haired women are always softer than brunettes and brighter than blondes.
• 9. Brown-haired women have a higher IQ.
• 10. Everything is fine with brown-haired women: they know that talking mirrors do not exist.

At least Marilyn herself smiled with success only after she parted with the dark hair color.

Since then, hundreds of women have struggled with bleaching their hair in the hope of gaining the cherished power over men and destiny. And the owners of natural blond hair look down on their dark-haired sisters.

Although the myth of the overall attractiveness of blondes still raises some doubts. If this is so, then why has dark-haired beauties been winning at all world beauty contests for many years now?

So what is true in the numerous myths about blondes, and what is fiction?

Are brunettes uglier?

Most men, speaking of blondes, drew the image of a gentle and meek creature, captivating with its femininity. Although many of my friends noted the increased capriciousness of fair-haired young ladies. But at the same time, according to the same friends, blondes are much easier to reconcile and are absolutely unforgiving. In addition, it is generally accepted that blondes are more defenseless, less adapted to life, they want to patronize, protect, groom and cherish

Brunettes, according to the majority of the stronger sex, have a stronger and tougher character, and are also bitchy.

But, however, as the same men assure, the owners of dark-haired hair are more passionate and inventive in bed. In general, according to the majority, dark-haired young ladies are assigned the role of a strong, businesslike, confident and fatal woman who can independently break through in life.

Unfortunately, there are no scientific studies confirming or refuting these ideas. Personally, I have met natural blondes, both confirming common ideas and completely refuting them.

The statement that blondes are less adapted to life, and brunettes are more firmly on their feet, is partly true. But in general, the idea of ​​blond ladies as extremely soft and feminine persons is primarily dictated by stereotypes, - says psychotherapist Andrei Konstantinov.

For example, any hairdresser will say that even to the touch blond hair is soft, fluffy, light. Blacks are more rigid, stubborn and disobedient. As a result, we subconsciously expect the appropriate behavior from the owners of one or another hair color. Thus, in fact, imposing it on them.

Blond means stupid...

One of the most common stereotypes says that all owners of blond hair do not shine with intelligence. A great many anecdotes are devoted to the alleged stupidity of blondes. And I must admit that many representatives of this fair-headed part of the fair sex actually sometimes demonstrate miracles of stupidity .

Scientific evidence in the field of brains in blondes does not yet exist. Moreover, American researchers conducted an intelligence test among women. And as a result, the highest marks were received by ... blondes and brunettes. The second place was taken by brown-haired women. And the redheads were recognized as the least quick-witted.

According to Russian scientists, blondes have gained fame as stupid people because of their paradoxical thinking. The fact is that, according to experts, due to hormonal differences, blondes have a more pronounced purely female logic, which leads to a peculiar way of thinking.

Blondes are sexier

Despite the established opinion about the temperament of brunettes, blondes, however, are still considered by many to be sexier.

An experiment conducted by British scientists partly confirms the myth of the oversexuality of the owners of blond hair.

First, the participants in the experiment were shown brunettes and blondes in photographs and videos. Most men like brunettes.

After that, eighty girls with different hair colors were invited to the hall. And then as many as 85 percent of the participants in the experiment voted for blondes and redheads.

Scientists explained this inconstancy of opinions with pheromones - specific substances secreted through the pores of the skin. It is pheromones, the smell of which is unconsciously captured, that attract lovers to each other. So, it turned out that natural blondes and redheads emit pheromones six times more than brunettes. This is probably where the myth that "gentlemen prefer blondes" came from.

They sleep with blondes and marry brunettes

However, as numerous polls show, these very gentlemen prefer not to have serious relationships with blondes.

That is, to have a blonde mistress - that's okay, but down the aisle it's better with a brunette.

According to research by the British television company Sky News, almost 40 percent said they would prefer to have an affair with a blonde, 22 percent would agree to have an affair with a redhead, and only 13 percent with bellies, and with brown-haired women in general half as many.

But when it came to formalizing the relationship, 30 percent wanted their wife to be a brunette, 27 percent wanted to tie their fate to a brown-haired woman, and only 15 percent were in favor of calling a blonde wife their wife.

Approximately the same opinion, as it turned out, is shared by Russian men.

Psychologists explain this by saying that brunettes give the impression of more serious and reliable women. And geneticists believe that the desire to build a family with brunettes is inherent in men by nature. The fact is that blondes are considered carriers of weaker genes, and brunettes of stronger ones. Therefore, the legacy of brunettes is more likely to be stronger. Therefore, the stronger sex subconsciously seeks to build a family with dark-haired women.

You know?

According to anthropologists, the owners of blond hair appeared only towards the end of the ice age as a result of a rare mutation.

And by 2202, German scientists assure, blondes will completely disappear from the face of the Earth. Only in the last 50 years, the number of blondes and blondes has decreased from 49 to 14 percent of the total number of inhabitants of the planet.

Well, everyone knows the reason for such growth in principles after biology lessons. After all, to be born blonde, both parents must have blond hair. Because dark-haired children are always born from brunettes. That probability is on the side of the brunettes. In addition, the number of interracial and interracial marriages has increased in the last fifty years. In addition, in countries where dark hair color predominates, the population is growing steadily. But Europeans - Germans, Scandinavians, Russians, carriers of the "blond gene" - are increasingly limited to one child.

Whom do men still prefer?

According to all the same scientists, brunettes are more to the heart of the representatives of the stronger sex, who are accustomed to living in a strictly logical system. Those who live more intuitively choose natural blondes 65 percent of the time. It is curious that in a purely male environment (army, male zone), the image of a beautiful lady almost always has blond hair.

However, it is still not easy to finally determine which men prefer which women. Since real life rarely fits into strict rules. So, John Lennon, they say, demanded that his first wife dye her hair blonde. But after she did, he fell in love with the burning black-haired brunette Yoko Ono, whom he married.

So it seems that the main thing in the war of brunettes and blondes is to be yourself. And then in the war you will emerge victorious, regardless of the color of your hair.

Of course, this question excites not so much the public as a whole, so many women themselves. Indeed, in the modern world, the arsenal of cosmetics is so large that a woman can easily choose who she should be: a blonde or a brunette.

If everything is simple with a dark complexion - most women were born with it, then you can remain as you are, just giving a shade. But maybe you should become a blonde? Well, let's try to answer the burning question.

Anthropological facts

In countries with carriers of the fair-haired gene, there is a tendency to reduce the population. In the families of the Balts, Germans, Slavs and Scandinavians, most often there is one child. But the dark-haired population of China and India is constantly increasing. If we take into account the fact that for the birth of a blond child, both the father and mother must be blond, we can conclude that there will be very few natural blondes in a few generations.

A bit of history

Let's start with a historical background, in particular, about blondes. It so happened that the first known blonde in history is mythical. The patroness of love and beauty from the Greek pantheon of gods, born from sea foam - Aphrodite. It was in Greece that women first began to lighten their hair. To help them came what was available at that time - sour milk of donkeys.

It is believed that Aphrodite was considered the most beautiful goddess in the pantheon of the Greek gods precisely because of the golden color of her hair. She was the only blonde among the goddesses. The Romans, like all Roman culture, adopted this fashion from Greece.

Only now the method was different - by nature, the dark-haired inhabitants of the Apennine Peninsula spent a lot of time on the roofs of houses, exposing the rays of the sun not to the body, but to the hair. True, this fashion was common mainly among representatives of the ignoble strata of the population.

During the Middle Ages, any attempts to embellish one's appearance were considered the machinations of the Devil. Because the dark Middle Ages for women in the literal sense were "dark".

The French made a big step in cardinal hair lightening. Well, who would have doubted?! Hugo, the personal hairdresser of the last Empress of France, Eugenie, was the first to use hydrogen peroxide to lighten her hair. Since that time (and this was in the 50s of the XIX century), women all over the world have been using this remedy.

Cinema, followed by television, has been influencing social canons and values ​​since its inception in the 20th century. The emergence of such a thing as "sex symbol" refers to the activities of cinema. But the first official title of "sex symbol" was given to the painted blonde Marilyn Monroe.

“And I am a real blonde. But you don’t become a blonde just like that, by nature. ” (Marilyn Monroe).

The psychology of choice

Why does this question interest women at all? It's all about how light hair color is perceived. Let's say it's all about psychology. Brunettes, brown-haired women - girls with a dark color are perceived by men as equal to themselves. But this is an obvious fact - they are the majority! Brunettes are strong, loyal, smart, active and sincere - such a strong opinion has developed among men about dark-haired. And about blondes, a selection of such epithets follows: defenseless, weak, feminine, tender ... It turns out that a fair-haired woman is twice a woman!

It is noticed that a woman painted in a blond color begins to imitate the accepted image. In her behavior, unusual touchiness, some affectation, ostentatious fragility and defenselessness are manifested. And since the last ten years, the opinion about the stupidity of blondes has been boosted, and also infantilism.

Dry statistics

If we summarize the results of research on male preference, we can draw the following conclusions: 40% of the male respondents want an affair with a blonde, but only 15% will take them to the registry office. Only 18% of respondents want a dark-haired beauty as their mistress, but almost 60% plan to take them as their wives.

This choice has scientific justification. Intuitively, along with steep and wide hips, a well-developed bust (positive factors for procreation), a man prefers dark hair - a dominant gene.

But other experiences in which there is direct contact, whether visual (photo) or direct (meeting), show results in favor of blondes. 7 out of 10 men choose blonde hair.

It turned out that this is no coincidence - the production of "enticing" pheromones in blondes is several times stronger than in dark-haired women.

"Men prefer blondes because they think brunettes are smarter and therefore more dangerous." (Marcel Achard).

So who is it anyway? Blonde or brunette? Give an unambiguous answer to the question: “Who do men prefer: blondes or brunettes?” very hard. But the advice to women suggests itself: When choosing the color of your hair, be guided by common sense and the advice of experienced stylists. But, most importantly, do not change your "I" to match the momentary fashionable image. Always be yourself.