See 10 pros and cons of being blonde

There is a popular saying that every woman, if she is not, goes blonde, or wants to be blonde, at least once in her life. Whether this statement can be proven or rejected is not known, but it is a fact that the use of different techniques to lighten hair color is increasingly common; and that many natural blondes proudly display the shade of their strands.

Here are the pros and cons of being or being blonde:

1 – It is successful with men

According to anthropologist Peter Frost, from Laval University, located in the city of Quebec, Canada, men are more sexually attracted to blondes than to brunettes, as they have a lingering instinct that having a blonde partner will make them produce more offspring, since that in nature hair in lighter shades is characteristic of younger individuals, that is, that has a long period of reproductive capacity to live.

2 – Brightens the skin and enhances the tan

Having blonde hair brightens the skin, as the lighter strands reflect the light from the environment, making the complexion more vibrant. In the case of tanned skin, the healthy appearance is highlighted by the contrast that the golden tone of the hair promotes.

3 – Disguise gray hair

Having blonde hair is a great alternative for older women, because in addition to highlighting younger features, lighter shades make the task of hiding gray hairs easier, as these when mixed with others in golden tones are less apparent.

“This is an excellent solution for women who don’t have much time to maintain their white hair coverage, as it will reduce the frequency of going to the salon and give a very natural result.”, explains hair stylist and makeup artist Suely Andrade. .

4 – Gives lightness to uncut hair

To stay healthy, all hair needs a good cut, especially blonde ones, as split ends can stand out because the nuances are light, but, according to Suely Andrade, long hair looks light when it’s blonde, as it conveys the feeling depth and, consequently, less appearance of volume down.

5 – Increases self-esteem

Being blonde raises self-esteem, because, as in Brazil and throughout Latin America most women are brunettes, women feel more admired for being different. In addition, a woman may feel inspired to look similar to divas like Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Lady Di, Madonna, Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Scarlet Johanson.

6 – Conveys little credibility at work

Keeping blonde as a style requires determination, as the sensual appeal makes women with this hair color often have to make extra efforts to prove their professional competence to prejudiced people; there are still a lot of people who take the expression “dumb blonde” seriously.

7 – Needs special care in summer

Being blonde requires special cosmetic care in summer, regardless of whether the hair is natural or artificial blonde, as damage from the sun, wind, sea water or swimming pool is more apparent on this hair, which, because it has little keratin, is more susceptible to dryness, frizz and hardened appearance.

Doing weekly hydrations, using styling creams and products with UV protection, and rinsing your hair right after bathing in the sea or swimming in the pool are the best initiatives to keep blonde hair healthy.

8 – Makes hair accessories less apparent

“Dark hair promotes more contrast with hair accessories. When I do hairstyles on my blonde clients and select a clip for their hair, we always have a bit of trouble as the light shade draws more attention to itself than to the fashion item. The solution is usually to choose clips with strong colors and intense shine”, explains Suely Andrade.

9 – Requires more subtle makeup

Makeup for a blonde woman needs to be more subtle, as her hair already draws a lot of attention. Suely Andrade guides: “Of course, blondes can use strong tones, such as the classic red lipstick, but it is necessary not to exaggerate the makeup so that the result does not compromise the enhancement of the natural beauty that blonde hairs bring.”.

10 – Demand more eyebrow care

Brunette women who have become blondes have to take care that their eyebrows do not contrast too much with the blonde chosen for their hair, and it is often necessary to use lightening products. Natural blondes, on the other hand, need to take care of their eyebrows, reinforcing the features, as many have light eyebrows that give little expression to the look.