Everyone has a different hair color preference, but certainly the most sought-after color is the one and only: blonde. While going blonde might seem like the ideal hair color to choose for your next hair appointment, do you really know what you’re getting into?
To help you answer that question, we’ve compiled a list of the top pros and cons of going blonde. If you’re not at all sure about whether or not to go blonde, make sure to consider both the positive and negatives before making the right (or wrong) choice.
Pros of Going Blonde
1. Blondes have more fun
This one might just be a stereotype, but it in part rings true. The public eye generally perceives blondes as being more fun, and once you go blonde you’ll start to embrace this as well. But luckily this stereotype is a positive one, unlike many others (which we’ll see below).
2. Look and feel younger and brighter
People who’ve switched to blonde have reported feeling younger in addition to having brighter looking complexions.
Indeed, blonde hair will “brighten” up your face and smile, giving you back your youth.
3. Attractive and always in style
Blonde hair is commonly associated with sexiness and attractiveness, especially in cultures where blonde hair is rarely seen. Even in Western societies, where blonde hair is fairly common nowadays, it is still considered as being very attractive.
4. Appear as fun and friendly
If you want to appear fun and friendly, blonde hair will help you do just that (though it helps to actually be fun and friendly despite your hair color..).
5. Blondes tend to be more likeable
It can be quite deceiving, but blondes tend to be more likeable and this rings true even in the job market. Having blonde hair not only makes you more desirable, but also more likeable.
There are many more pros to going blonde, but these five focus mainly on the social aspect of being blonde. Blonde hair will surely brighten up your complexion and style, but if you don’t embrace being blonde, then you can end up falling into the dangerous and negative stereotypes surrounding blondes.
Cons of Going Blonde
1. Stereotyped as unintelligent
It’s probably unlikely that you have never heard someone say “I was having a blonde moment.” Whether it was a silly mistake like locking oneself out of their house, or saying something stupid in front of a boss, the fact is that blondes often get a bad reputation for being dumb. They don’t say “blonde bimbo” for no reason, right?
2. The butt of many jokes
If you do go blonde, be prepared to hear something like, “So two blondes and a brunette walk into a bar..” every so often. Blondes are often joked about in relation to being unintelligent or fake.
3. Can be expensive
Not only is there the social connotations of going blonde, but there are also practical concerns you should keep in mind. If you’re not naturally blonde, then going blonde is going to take several trips to the hairstylist, hours of patience, and lots of routine maintenance. This simply means that going blonde is going to be expensive.
4. Unwanted attention
As we mentioned, blonde hair is attractive and heavily sought-after by both men and women. Women want to look like you, while men want to be with you, or so the saying goes. Although it happens to women and men with every type of hair color on the planet, being blonde does make you stand out in a crowd full of brunettes. Just be aware of the extra attention you might get from going blonde.
5. Routine maintenance and upkeep
Going blonde isn’t a one-time occurrence. If you want to go blonde and stay blonde, you’ll need to visit a hairstylist at least every six weeks in order to keep your color fresh. Perhaps one of the most annoying aspects of going blonde is making sure roots don’t go dark from one’s natural hair growing back. In order to stay blonde, you’ll need to use products routinely and this can permanently damage your hair.
As you see, the pros and cons of going blonde vary widely, but in the end it’s up to you to decide whether or not going blonde is worth it.