On Being a Blond? What Else Comes with Naturally Blond Hair?

Erika Lutz wrote, "On Being a Redhead? What Else Comes with Naturally Red Hair?" I can top that one with no problem. Now stop laughing. We all know you've either read or heard or told a blonde joke. But do you know the real trials and tribulations of being a blonde? You know we're lumped together in the stereotypical "she's a blonde" group. A blonde's IQ is always in question. The truth though is that there is truly a difference between having blonde hair and being a blonde.

"Being a blonde" is more about a person's demeanor than it is about the actual color of their hair. You know you've done it. Have you ever been on the phone with a woman and she was just so super happy and cheery and all around sweet - her voice is often a hint higher than most women - and there's a bounce in her voice. Yes, her voice, not her step. That you pictured her as a blonde? See. It's more about the attitude and the personality a person portrays than the actual color of the hair. For some reason, this gregarious, outgoing, confident, helpful person is considered a "blonde". This is the person that blonde jokes are told of. This "blonde" person is often just more verbal about her "stupid" moments than the rest of the population. You know you've all had to think before saying something for fear of sounding blonde, I mean dumb. See. I even did it. God forbid we verbalize a silly thought before thinking and keeping it in the confines of our brain.

Blondes are not just another pretty face. Here's the scenario. You are sitting in a restaurant and you see her. The "beautiful blonde hair" and exuberant, sunny voice - what do you think she does for a living? I bet you don't think doctor or lawyer or executive of a Fortune 500 company. Women like "that" just aren't smart. Right? Wrong. Sad but true, blondes are misinterpreted because they are looked at as just another pretty face. But really think about it. Blondes occupy all walks of life. This stereotype about blondes is just not true. Heck, some blondes aren't even pretty. Gasp. I know that is horrible to say but there is a blondes who are in a group all of their own. Maybe they think they're pretty because they have golden blonde hair but look at their faces. Are they really pretty? We are not all created equally and unfortunately even blondes are sometimes not "all that". Truth be told: beauty is found within. This topic is one for another day but the moral here is blondes aren't just another pretty face.

Blondes have more fun. The real question is: Do blondes really have more fun? I hate to burst anyone's bubble but I believe there is no research to prove this to be true. I looked. I did my own research. Yes, this blonde girl knows how to do research. Amazing, isn't it? It is really a matter of personality. If you are happy in the hair you wear then you are apt to have more fun. Whether you don locks of auburn, jet black, strawberry blonde or brunette; if you're happy with yourself then you're bound to have more fun! This is good news for all.

More good news… if you're not content with the color of your hair, change it. Thankfully there is no shortage of hair coloring products so color away! I've always been happy being a blonde. Recently I have gone wild and gotten lighter blonde highlights to change up my "dirty blonde" mommy hair. I've never liked that term "dirty blonde" but my mom always said that was the color of my hair so I stuck to it. The point is though; that if you want to be a blonde, go for it. If you're happy as a blonde, good stay that way. We are not tied down to any specific hair color so keep that in mind when contemplating your hair color.

Now next time you are told (or more likely emailed) a blonde joke, laugh and know we're all laughing together because even though it's not necessarily true, it's fun to laugh and that's the point.