“Do Blondes Have More
Fun?” - November 11, 2008
For who knows how many
eons the expression “Blondes have more fun!” has existed as the tag line
for a hair color commercial, and a theme for many women. I think
it is quite likely the reason someone decided that brunette jokes would
work better as blonde jokes and goodness knows I have heard my share that's
for sure.
I enjoy my hair color
immensely and it accrues to me thanks to L'Oreal and their color NB10b
"Ultra Natural Blonde". Yes, I do color my hair. If I didn't
I would probably look my age (which I will not state). "Growing old
gracefully" (origin unknown) simply is not my style, I pledge to go kicking
and screaming during the aging process.
In any case I began coloring
and lightening my locks gradually in the months after I discovered that
the graying of Joanne was proceeding apace. In time as I attempted
ever lighter colors I finally arrived at the color you see in the picture.
It has been the same color for about 8 years, and to say I love it is understating
my feelings.
It attracts attention,
both positive and negative. Experienced evidence tells me that even
when I am grungy looking on a quick trip to the grocery store that my hair
color diverts attention. People could easily regard me with volumes
of disdain for dressing casually, but that doesn’t happen. Of course
men always turn their heads to gawk when I pass, and a great many darker
skinned humans seem to find it quite magnetic.
This brings me to an interesting
consequence that derives for maintaining this color. I do get many
compliments; the majority of them involve the use of the words I like your
color. However, of those that say, "I absolutely love your hair color"
each and every one of them has been a black woman. No white, oriental
or Hispanic person has ever been that effusive about the color!
When presented with such
deferential declarations I must concede that it confounds me completely
and I am lead to inquire "Why is it then that only black females rave so
much about my hair color?" The only thought that comes to my mind
is that the hair color represents such a complete contrast for each complimentary
commentator. I would further speculate that a secret desire would
be that they could get away with it!
So to anyone that might
read this entry, your homework for the day is to give me your thoughts
as to why do these women react to my hair color in such a vociferous manner!
What do you think?
Suffice it to say that
my tresses are a true source of pleasure for me so on that basis I must
confess that blondes do have more fun!
