Brunettes

by Akua Hinds

Created on: July 11, 2010

Brunettes, without a doubt, have more fun than blondes.  Brunettes can rest easy; they’ll never be the subject of “dumb blonde” jokes.  More people in the world are brunettes than not, and a poll that I’d read stated that 80 per cent of men surveyed answered that they prefer brunettes to blondes.  The outcome of the survey is not a surprise to me.  As a life long natural brunette, I can attest that being a raven-haired lady has plenty of advantages.  Because of my dark hair, eyes, and skin, I can wear pretty much any color of the rainbow without looking “washed out.”  Blondes cannot always do this because certain colors do no flatter their pale features.  Most natural blondes have lightly colored eyes, usually green, hazel or blue.  Their skin is usually very pale and sensitive to the sun.  Because of these issues, blondes cannot always get away with wearing dramatic looking makeup or go tanning for too long because their features wouldn’t look right and their skin would react badly.  Brunettes usually have darker skin or olive complexions and can handle the sun’s rays more easily than blondes can. 

Many prominent entertainers dye their hair blonde or get blonde highlights, even though their natural hair is as dark as the midnight sky.  Perhaps these entertainers dye their hair because they think they will get more roles and gain more popularity if they do.  Unfortunately, these entertainers do not seem to realize how badly they look with dyed blonde hair.  In addition to blonde hair not suiting them, these entertainers are risking damage to their hair every time it gets dyed.  That can’t be too much fun!  Brunettes who are proud of their dark roots and prefer to stay that way are more self-assured and confident in who they are.  They don’t need to rely on a bottle of peroxide to make them feel attractive.  Brunettes are beautiful.  Flowing dark hair brings out facial features much more than fair hair does.  Dark-haired women are taken more seriously than fair-haired women, with 67 per cent of men surveyed saying that they view brunettes as independent and self-sufficient.  Brunettes are also seen as more intelligent by 81 per cent of men surveyed.  It is clear to see that brunettes trump blondes in many areas; sex appeal, intelligence, self-confidence and respect. 

Not all gentlemen prefer blondes; some men prefer redheads and MANY men prefer brunettes.  Throughout history, there are examples of strong and courageous brunettes who have helped shape the world and leave an impact.  When I think of the women I admire most, a long list of brunettes top the list.  Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Taylor and Indira Ghandi are just a few examples of fiery brunettes who took the world by storm with their boldness and strength.  Never meek, these brunettes knew who they were and what they wanted from life as they demanded respect from others and left their mark on history.  Dignity and strength combined with brains and beauty is how most of the world’s brunettes can be described.  They are more than just pretty-haired damsels.  Brunettes have more than just fun- they have intelligence, respect, strength and character.

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