Blonde Hair Anyone?

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

asphyxxia, I think your white contacts look cool! I think it's a totally different thing from wearing blue contacts.

I thought it was a scene from a scary movie or something, I don't see any blue though.

 

[esoterica]

I thought it was a scene from a scary movie or something, I don't see any blue though.

this is no movie! it's me im glad i got that cleared up... im sure a couple people were probably wondering what the hell im doing calling out blondes while wearing blue contacts fear not ladies. they are indeed white.

 

[sprungonhairboards]

lower class? what exactly type of look is that?

Trashy, tacky, broke and ghetto. I know exactly what she meant

 

[esoterica]

Trashy, tacky, broke and ghetto. I know exactly what she meant

yup... not exactly hard to spot...

 

[SweetNic_JA]

Everytime I see a blonde-haired sista (unnaturally of course) I feel like we've lossed another point. In this game the media plays, it's white (blonde & blue) against everyone else. So, when a sista decides to lighten up I interpret it as her throwing up a white flag while saying "yes, I give up, blonde is better!". Maybe it's a distorted way of thinking but I believe one should embrace the characteristics that are more representive of herself. Furthermore, dying your hair blonde will eat the crap out of your hair!

 

[Shariracquel]

Not all black women guys, some of us could really rock that blond hair - and I'll show you an example as well....

go to cutiecentral.com, go to gallery on the left hand side and under actresses go to Reagan Gomez-Preston. She has some pretty pretty blond dyed hair.

 

[beyondcute]

Sweetie nic I dont think most women who dye thier hair blond are 'giving up" and waving the blue eyed blond haired flag. I dont think that they are trying to assimilate. If they are then they ARE sick. Those that want blue eyes and blond hair to look more white are sick. Those who just HAVE to have straight hair becuase kinks are unacceptable are sick. But those that like a little color to spice up thier life; I wouldnt call them sell outs...

 

[MzTami]

this is no movie! it's me im glad i got that cleared up... im sure a couple people were probably wondering what the hell im doing calling out blondes while wearing blue contacts fear not ladies. they are indeed white.

asphyxxia..IMO..I think you are more beautiful without the white contacts!

I was looking through your album the other day..You are model material without the white contacts. You have beautiful skin, full lips....etc..

 

[Porsche19]

When a black woman bleaches her hair, she doesn't look any less black. She looks like a black woman with bleached blonde hair. 99.9% of the time you'd have to be an idiot to think that true blonde is that persons natural color. You can tell when a white person bleaches their hair, why wouldn't you be able to tell with a black person? True blonde hair looks nothing like bleached blonde hair.

I can see the argument of black women straightening/relaxing/textrizing their hair, wearing weave that is not anywehre close to their naturakl hair type, wearing contacts of a color that is not their own (not the retarded looking ones that we all know are fake) and lightening thier skin to look more European. These things truely do make one look "less black".

 

[esoterica]

asphyxxia..IMO..I think you are more beautiful without the white contacts!

I was looking through your album the other day..You are model material without the white contacts. You have beautiful skin, full lips....etc..

thanks MzTami

 

[TigerLily]

Not all black women guys, some of us could really rock that blond hair - and I'll show you an example as well....

go to cutiecentral.com, go to gallery on the left hand side and under actresses go to Reagan Gomez-Preston. She has some pretty pretty blond dyed hair.

Not to me!!! She looks a HOT BLARING MESS with that hair color. She needs to go back to black...PRONTO!!!!!!

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

unless they have a very light complexion, and even then it doesnt always work. after seeing that pic of monica with her new hair i had to write this. Mary J, Eve, Lil Kim... even Naomi had her moments! what the hell is going on? who told these women they looked good!? i've been blonde on occassion but i'll never do it again! the horror is here if you wanna see:
http://public.fotki.com/jadedcynicism/password/haircare/hairstyles/


ETA:
Serena looking good with dark hair
http://adweek.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/serena_1.jpg

ETA
This is an example of highlights looking good. This is not what i mean by "blonde".
http://wwwimage.upn.com/shows/top_model2/photos/photo_gallery/tyra/tyra_06.jpg

I agree w/ ya!

 

[Porsche19]

Every black woman looks good with dark hair, right?

Then why is it that if blonde hair looks good on lighter complexions, then why wouldn't it ALWAYS look good on every one with lighter complexion?

It's generally accpeted that all black women, regardless of skin tone look good with dark hair, so the explanation that "not everyone can wear it can't apply". We boldly make an assumption that everyone will look good with black hair, so we can make another and say that all lighter black people can look good with blonde hair. According to asphyxxia's comment, all lighter skinned people should be able to pull off blonde hair.

The real reason is because... It's not the complexion, it's the shade of blonde that is used. That's why some light people look tore up with the blonde, but others look great. They have similar complexions, it's the hair that messes them up.

 

[deedabug]

Every black woman looks good with dark hair, right?

Then why is it that if blonde hair looks good on lighter complexions, then why wouldn't it ALWAYS look good on every one with lighter complexion?

It's generally accpeted that all black women, regardless of skin tone look good with dark hair, so the explanation that "not everyone can wear it can't apply". We boldly make an assumption that everyone will look good with black hair, so we can make another and say that all lighter black people can look good with blonde hair. According to asphyxxia's comment, all lighter skinned people should be able to pull off blonde hair.

The real reason is because... It's not the complexion, it's the shade of blonde that is used. That's why some light people look tore up with the blonde, but others look great. They have similar complexions, it's the hair that messes them up.

also the skin undertones..reds, yellows, and the such...that has something to do with it..even lighter complexion chics may not look good with it if the hair doesnt match her natural undertones...

 

[Porsche19]

I agree, but I'm saying, there are many different shades of blonde... you can find one that will look good on you.

However, I do agree that it gets harder as you get darker, and that most dark people look good with highlights, but not all over blonde.

 

[deedabug]

I agree, but I'm saying, there are many different shades of blonde... you can find one that will look good on you.

However, I do agree that it gets harder as you get darker, and that most dark people look good with highlights, but not all over blonde.

i have seen some dark skin women with shades of blonde that look hot....

skin undertones once again...

ETA:

there are a few light brown skin family members of mine that are not biracial that have naturally dirty red hair with blonde natural highlights....

they don't look stupid...they r black...it grows out of their head...

so i dont get it....if anything...a brassy, stiff wig or weave on a black chick looks a helluva lot worse...brassy hair on white chicks is crappy too....

 

[bellydancer]

i think it's cute. It looks good on some people, but I've seen ghetto ugly blonde on a few people also. I'm getting my hair dyed brown with dark blonde highlights on Thursday. I hope you guys don't make a post about me!!!

 

[bellydancer]

i agree with porsche19 and deedabug. It's the shade used for your skin tone. My skin tone is too vibrant and glowing for ashy looking browns and blondes. It just makes my skin look ashy and dull too.

 

[Porsche19]

My final point is that no matter what skine tone OR undertone you have, there is a shade of blonde that will match it.

Also, I believe that it's harder for darker women to pull off full blonde color, not impossible.

Good luck with your color, bellydancer.

 

[MeechUK]

unless they have a very light complexion, and even then it doesnt always work. after seeing that pic of monica with her new hair i had to write this. Mary J, Eve, Lil Kim... even Naomi had her moments! what the hell is going on? who told these women they looked good!? i've been blonde on occassion but i'll never do it again! the horror is here if you wanna see:
http://public.fotki.com/jadedcynicism/password/haircare/hairstyles/


ETA:
Serena looking good with dark hair
http://adweek.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/serena_1.jpg

ETA
This is an example of highlights looking good. This is not what i mean by "blonde".
http://wwwimage.upn.com/shows/top_model2/photos/photo_gallery/tyra/tyra_06.jpg

I don't think that blonde hair looks stupid on black women! I think that factors such as skin tone make a big difference, if you have a grey tone you would look stupid. But a gold tone you are laughing look at Mary J Blige?

MeechUK

 

[sweetpineapple]

i dont like it too much unless it does compliment the skin tone and its the right shade of blonde. however i do like it on mary j blige and patty labelle.

 

[bettytoo]

i personally don't like mary j hair blond ,i don't like black women with contract lens different colours to their eyes.it looks funny.i don't like relaxers full stop. but its everyone's personally choice.if mary want's to walk around looking like a fool .its her choice.but i must say i like li kim. but i think she's pretty

 

[LuLu]

I think it depends on the persons skin tone etc

I have a friend that I have seen with blonde hair and dark hair and she looks stunning as a blonde....not for me, I look good with red.

It's the same with contacts, it has a lot to do with the eyes under the contacts...I wear grey and people think they are mine...

 

[africa]

What an interesting topic.

To me, the real issue is not whether or not some black women can pull off blonde hair depending on their skin tone, the shade of blond, etc...Because some can.

But why that color of all the ones available? Why do so many black women feel more attractive even though many people would find them unattractive with light or blonde hair? Yes, whether or not someone looks more attractive with lighter colored hair is a matter of personal opinion... but we can't ignore where that standard of beauty came from. And it didn't come from Africa, Asia, India, or the indigenous Americas.

Someone in another post raised the possiblie hypocrisy in calling out black women with blonde hair if you straighten your hair using chemicals, wear contacts, etc. I have to say I can agree with her on some level. Why do so many of us (myself included ) prefer to/ feel more comfortable and attractive when we alter our natural hair (and other characteristics). The Euro-centric standard of beauty--light skin, lighter hair, straighter hair--has definitely been popular for years. I don't think that we are sell outs if we chose to do this. But maybe we should look at this phenomenon as yet another step in Euro-centric beauty standards gaining a stronger hold in our community (and worldwide).

I do find it frightening that so many women of color in general (black, hispanic, asian, indian) falsely adopt physical traits (like blonde hair and green/blue/gray contacts) that are clearly not cute on them... They obviously think they look good, which is why they do it...and perhaps a few other people find them more attractive too because of their own beauty standards.

Maybe black women going blond is just the next step from chemically processing your hair to become straighter. It's obviously a growing trend. If indeed the next step in this Euro-centric standard of beauty is for most women of color to lighten their hair, it is scary to me. Where do we stop, or where should we have stopped?

I dont know...Maybe our ancestors would have as strong a reaction to thinking we looked "stupid" if they saw many of us with our altered hair textures and eyes...or maybe some of them would think only a few of us could pull it off depending on our skin tone, skin undertones, facial features, etc....maybe its all about our perception

I don't know...I'm thinking out loud here.

p.s. Maybe I'm crazy, but Halle Berry does not look cute to me with blonde hair. I think she looks much better with darker hair.

 

[anatomicallycorrect]

I think as a general rule, yes. But I think if you have blonde as highlights with darker roots/hair showing, it can actually be cute. I saw this wig last night and fell in love w/it but I've talked about blonde too much to be able to get it for myself. I'd lose many cool points!

 

[Isis]

I'm still reading this thread but I know black people, male and female who were born with blonde hair. It looks good on them too.

 

[Isis]

What an interesting topic.

To me, the real issue is not whether or not some black women can pull off blonde hair depending on their skin tone, the shade of blond, etc...Because some can.

But why that color of all the ones available? Why do so many black women feel more attractive even though many people would find them unattractive with light or blonde hair? Yes, whether or not someone looks more attractive with lighter colored hair is a matter of personal opinion... but we can't ignore where that standard of beauty came from. And it didn't come from Africa, Asia, India, or the indigenous Americas.

Someone in another post raised the possiblie hypocrisy in calling out black women with blonde hair if you straighten your hair using chemicals, wear contacts, etc. I have to say I can agree with her on some level. Why do so many of us (myself included ) prefer to/ feel more comfortable and attractive when we alter our natural hair (and other characteristics). The Euro-centric standard of beauty--light skin, lighter hair, straighter hair--has definitely been popular for years. I don't think that we are sell outs if we chose to do this. But maybe we should look at this phenomenon as yet another step in Euro-centric beauty standards gaining a stronger hold in our community (and worldwide).

I do find it frightening that so many women of color in general (black, hispanic, asian, indian) falsely adopt physical traits (like blonde hair and green/blue/gray contacts) that are clearly not cute on them... They obviously think they look good, which is why they do it...and perhaps a few other people find them more attractive too because of their own beauty standards.

Maybe black women going blond is just the next step from chemically processing your hair to become straighter. It's obviously a growing trend. If indeed the next step in this Euro-centric standard of beauty is for most women of color to lighten their hair, it is scary to me. Where do we stop, or where should we have stopped?

I dont know...Maybe our ancestors would have as strong a reaction to thinking we looked "stupid" if they saw many of us with our altered hair textures and eyes...or maybe some of them would think only a few of us could pull it off depending on our skin tone, skin undertones, facial features, etc....maybe its all about our perception

I don't know...I'm thinking out loud here.

p.s. Maybe I'm crazy, but Halle Berry does not look cute to me with blonde hair. I think she looks much better with darker hair.

Hello Africa (and welcome!)!
You made some interesting points here. I do notice this as a growing trend although I don't feel compelled to go blond at all. Unfortunately, in this Western culture, appearance is everything and if something is set as a standard for beauty, everyone wants it - including people of color.

Personally, I live outside of the box. It is interesting to see where this is headed though.

 

[KhandiB]

I think some people are getting a little too deep up in here

I think most women do it because its a fad, there was a big blonde phase back in the day when Salt n Pepa did it..

But to answer the question ... It depends, same as with any other race, white included...blonde isnt for everyone just like jet black isnt...

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I agree w/your post, something is always headed in that same direction, don't some pple get tired of always going in the same direction, lol, I know I'm tired of everyone always associating everything a black person does w/wanting to be white, it's getting old and clearly not the case for all. and you are right Jet black is not for everyone, and I remember when everybody wanted jetblk, blueblk, the darkest blk, , and remember when colors were out, blue, pink, green, red whatever color running through an all blk weave, now that was horrible even though some pple could pull it off.

I think some people are getting a little too deep up in here

I think most women do it because its a fad, there was a big blonde phase back in the day when Salt n Pepa did it..

But to answer the question ... It depends, same as with any other race, white included...blonde isnt for everyone just like jet black isnt...

 

[Healthb4Length]

I don't like to make generalizations. THe Blonde do look good on some black women, depending on skin tone as mentioned, I know alot of dark skinned individuals with natural blonde (not light brown or sandie brown hair). If you notice alot of people from Fiji have dark dark skin with blonde hair and also alot of Caribbean people (especially those that swim often) will have blonde hair. It works for some people, it's about the attitude that comes with the color, if you got the attitude...then work it!