Why do we dye our hair blonde?

«To be or not to be blonde, that is the question»: Shakira gets philosophical about her hair and makes us wonder if we should keep our natural color or if, on the contrary, we should go blonde…

If there is someone who can properly speak of dyeing their hair blonde, it is our dear Shakira. She has had it almost all the time in a very natural yellow that contrasts with her black roots, which are allowed to grow for some periods. Recently she was doing something to her hair when began to reflect on the color of his dyeso he shared the following photo on his Instagram account…

Evidently she was doing her highlights. Shakira accompanied the image with the phrase:

“To be or not to be (blonde) that is the question! (to be or not to be blonde, that is the question)”.

Why do Shakira, Beyoncé and other women – famous or not – dye their hair blonde? We find some reasons that would answer the question that the barranquillera asks:

men prefer blondes

Although it sounds like a catchphrase, several partner preference studies indicate that many men unconsciously notice light-haired women because women are more easily noticed if they are sick or healthy. Be careful, this is something that happens at the biological level, not consciously.

The monas to the ‘chibchas’ pile up

In a Latin context, where most people have black hair, what is different attracts attention. A monkey is different from the rest and that is why she is the center of attention when the majority are black-haired; Being cute, even if it’s dyed, puts more eyes on you.

blondes cause envy

Since they attract the attention of the majority and many men have an unconscious preference towards them, women tend to envy them. That can have unpleasant consequences…

blond hair rejuvenates

It is well known in the world of aesthetics that blonde hair softens the features making the person look younger. Perhaps this is because hair naturally darkens with age.

And you do you think? To be or not to be blonde? Write what you think in the comments of this note, and share it, in addition to giving it «Like».