I was blonde for 28 years, but went brunette – here’s who really has more fun

RECENTLY, Kendall Jenner drove her fans wild after ditching her signature brunette locks for a brand new platinum blonde mane.

The second youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, 28, debuted striking new hair that dazzled the runway at Paris Fashion Week, where she walked the catwalk alongside a host of other models, including Cara Delevingne, 32.

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The reality TV star, who was excluded from the iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October, isn’t the only celebrity to give being blonde a try.

Even Queen B – Beyoncé, 43 – and Kendall’s half-sister, Kim, 44, have proven that you can only be a natural brunette without bleaching your locks at least once in your life.

But there have also been plenty of other A-listers and famous faces who have left the all-blonde club to join the dark side, such as Emma Stone, Mary-Kate Olsen and even our very own Victoria Beckham.

The 50-year-old Posh was born a dark brunette and has rarely strayed from her natural skin color. However, in the early 1990s, the former Spice Girls singer experimented with her look and went for a choppy, bright blonde bob that has since become somewhat iconic.

Maybe they don’t have to deal with the expensive maintenance that not only costs a fortune if you go to the hairdresser every few weeks, but is also damaging to the mane – at least that was the case with me, someone who has been blonde for 28 years year.

I was born platinum blonde, but as the years passed, my hair slowly darkened so I started bleaching it.

That is, until I decided to say goodbye to my signature blonde bob and dye it dark brown—something I initially loved but have since come to regret.

Sure, not stripping the pigment from my hair may have made the straw-like locks a little healthier—and my bad bank balance looking a little better.

But it has also taken away the fun – the fun of being blonde, which will probably sound archaic and trigger many here.

“Is it true…blondes have more fun?” was first used in the 1950s by Clairol in their salon color commercial – long before my parents welcomed me in 1996.

Since then, the phrase has created tension between blondes and other beauty enthusiasts, especially brunettes.

At the time the term came into existence, which suggests that blondes are both cuter and more desirable, Marilyn Monroe was not only one of the most famous women in the world, but also one of the sexiest women, who still maintains this status today, decades later. holds. .

She was then followed by another screen legend, Brigette Bardot, in the mid-1960s, Olivia Newton-Jon in the 1970s, supermodel Christie Brinkley in the 1980s and, of course, Baywatch star Pamela Anderson in the 1990s.

We’ve been seeing a lot of sexy – and fun – blondes lately who have also become global sensations – like Sabrina Carpenter, who is quickly becoming the new Queen of Pop.

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Love Island has also spawned a number of new blonde icons who have struck lucrative deals, including Molly-Mae Haag, whose estimated net worth is around £6million, and All Stars winner Molly Smith – who not only left the show with footballer hunk, Tom Clare, but also with Hollywood L’Oréal and Boohoo deal.

In the past five years, three of the winning men have been happily paired with blondes: Paige Turley in 2020, Millie Court in 2021 and Jess Harding in 2023.

Perhaps it was sheer luck, their bubbly personalities – or their light hair, that made the male voters go wild with bewilderment.

Men prefer blondes – and sex drives us wild

According to a study by The Journal of Social Psychologywhich showed more than 100 men’s photos of women with different hair colors, respondents preferred blondes to their dark-haired friends.

Not only were the blondes considered more attractive, but they were also seen as healthier and younger – something I can now vouch for.

Expert advice on how often we should actually wash our hair

HAVE you ever wondered how often you should wash your hair?

According to stylist Scott Miller of Bauhaus salons in Cardiff, Waleswashing every day can be too much – and some people only need to wash once a week.

Hopefully you wash yourself daily, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessary wash your hair together with your body.

Molenaar said that wash your hair every day, as some people do, can be exaggerated – and overwashing your scalp and strands will stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, creating more greasy.

He told it Wales Online: “Unless you’ve worked really hard at the gym or been on a construction site and it’s covered in dust – you You don’t have to wash your hair every day.

“There is a big #neepoo movement Right now there are people who brag about not shampooing for weeks, but for most of us, putting off a wash or two will make a big difference.”

The frequency with which you should wash your hair depends on several factors, including your hair type, lifestyle and personal preferences. Here are some general guidelines:

Hair Type:

Oily hair: If you have oily hair, you may need to wash it more often, such as every day or every other day, to keep it looking fresh.

Dry hair: Those with dry hair should aim to wash it less often, perhaps once or twice a week, to avoid stripping the hair of its natural oils.

Normal hair: If your hair is not too oily and not too dry, washing it two to three times a week is usually sufficient.

Lifestyle:

Active lifestyle: If you exercise regularly or sweat a lot, you may need to wash your hair more often to remove sweat and dirt.

Less active lifestyle: If you are less active, you can increase the time between washes.

Scalp Health:

Dandruff or scalp conditions: If you suffer from dandruff or other scalp conditions, consult a dermatologist for specific advice as you may need to use special shampoos more often.

Hair treatments:

Colored or chemically treated hair: If your hair is colored or chemically treated, you may need to wash it less often to maintain the treatment and prevent damage.

Personal preference:

Ultimately, how often you wash your hair is a personal choice. Some people prefer the feeling of freshly washed hair, while others find that washing less often works better for them.

Before I made the serious mistake of going brunette, people usually said I looked around 24. Now everyone seems to immediately guess my age and say 28, which is kind of disturbing considering I cover my face in retinol every night.

As a blonde, I’ve never really had trouble getting attention from potential Romeos, either in person or through dating apps — but finding my one and only seems to have become more of a challenge now that I’ve gone brunette.

For example, on Hinge, the selfies that get the most likes and comments are of me with my signature bleached bob – and the dark-haired photos seem to go unnoticed by other singles.

Male validation is the least of my worries, of course, but it would be nice to get more than a handful of likes a day.

We also seem to have more fun in the bedroom – a Match.com survey of 6,000 women found that 27% of blondes think about sex several times a week, while for brunettes and redheads the figures were 24% and 22% respectively.

60 percent of blondes admitted to having done “a quick one,” such as a single date adventure, while brunettes were 51 percent, redheads 51 percent and brunettes 43 percent. Telegraph revealed.

Our very own golden girl, Amanda Holden, 53, has been very vocal about her antics in the bedroom – making her TV’s ultimate sex influencer.

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While the sexual spark for most married couples wanes after a few years, Amanda and her boyfriend Chris are still having ‘ear sex’ after twenty years together.

“He can’t keep his hands off me,” she told Fabulous magazine.

“I’m actually telling him because I’m saying, ‘I don’t want to be kissed and groped while I’m trying to load the dishwasher.'”

While hosting ITV’s Lorraine, the mum-of-one revealed she has a ‘magic box’ of sex toys.

She made the steamy confession while talking about 1980s Ann Summers parties with guest Penelope Wilton.

‘I think I can say we all know what we’re talking about. It’s early in the morning and there are children at home, but everyone has a magic box somewhere in their house. Full of everything.’

I book myself in at the hairdresser, because blonde Kate is about to make a comeback

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When Jane Fonda, another iconic blonde, appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the actress, now 86, revealed that she was really into vibrators.

“I have one that hangs around my neck and it looks like a beautiful piece of silver jewelry,” she told the host, joking that she occasionally wears it to dinner.

“It depends who you are with and what the bathroom looks like.”

Although I haven’t slowed down in the bedroom, one thing is for sure: I no longer feel like myself, it’s like I’ve left behind that sparkle I had for over twenty years in the salon.

Several people told me I would regret going brunette – and I do.

Apparently I no longer look 24 now – and men, including some of my gym crushes, no longer talk to me.

Once Christmas is over and my bank balance has recovered from the manic gift shopping, I’ll book in for a haircut – because blonde Kate is about to make a comeback.