Let's face it; the siren call of peroxide can be pretty overwhelming. A luscious mane of flaxen tresses is quite the coveted beauty trait, something that has been desirable in many cultures for centuries. The appeal of blonde hair in the modern age is unparalleled. It is undoubtedly the highest requested color process in most hair salons, and the old adages of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Blondes Have More Fun" certainly have perpetuated this. But is it true? Not necessarily. Men will fuck anyone and there is enough fun to go round BUT that hasn't stopped many from trying out this alluring, pale hue. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Blonde can be a harsh mistress! Below are some examples of brunettes reachin' for the bleach AND blondes going to the dark side. What looks more flattering? Personally I think some of these ladies look smoldering while darkly lit, and others shine with brilliant blonde light.....but YOU be the judge.....
Brunettes picketing the 1953 premiere of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!
| Dita Von Teese |
While this sultry burlesque queen, with her pin-up/good girl art look pulls off both hair colors, I think she looks better as a brunette.
Julia Roberts
| This Pretty Woman was famous for her luscious cascade of dark curls in the early 90's. She shocked the world by appearing on the red carpet of the 1991 Academy Awards with a short, brassy blonde 'do! #FAIL | |
Cameron Diaz
| Although usually known for her bubbly, sun-kissed look, this perky California blonde looks even more ravishing with a dark brown mane. Win/Win. | |
Beyoncé
| This R &B/Pop sensation has been featuring blonde hair since her time in Destiny's Child. While the brunette hair works, I think it looks a bit too pedestrian. Blonde makes her glow! | |
Madonna
| The Queen of Pop has shwerked every hair color but she should ONLY be blonde! Period. They all work for her, but she made being blonde an art form! | |
Victoria Beckham
| Posh Spice is brunette. Sorry! I give her a A for effort, and that angled bob hairstyle sure did cause quite a sensation in 2006 BUT personally, I prefer her dark. | |
Jessica Alba
They cast her as the lead in Dark Angel for a reason; she is STUNNING with brunette hair. While she made the honey blonde thing work, there was always something a little off about it.....for me.
Lucy Lawless
This Warrior Princess is a natural blonde, who dyed it dark brown for the role that made her famous. She's SO striking as a sultry brunette....I have to just say no to blonde. Mother Nature sometimes get's it wrong.
Christina Aguilera
Lucy Lawless
Christina Aguilera
| This 90's pop teen queen got Dirrty in 2002 and dyed her platinum hair black. Thankfully she soon saw the light....and returned to blonde. I think it's much more flattering. | |
Kat Von D
| This rock star's girlfriend, tattoo artist and reality TV personality should ONLY be brunette. She felt the same way apparently...her blonde hair was gone in a matter of months. | |
Darian Darling
| I was in a dark place....literally! Hahaha! While it was fun to experiment with some Joan Jett/Chrissie Hynde looks, it only lasted about a year. Blonde is where it's at for me. | |
