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What percentage of woman blondes are true blondes?
Do Natural Blondes Outnumber Dyed Blondes?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the percentage of women who are natural blondes compared to those who dye their hair blonde. Participants explore definitions of "true blonde," regional variations, and personal anecdotes related to hair color and perceptions.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants question what constitutes a "true blonde," noting that light brown hair is sometimes categorized as "dark blonde."
- One participant estimates that around 30% of blondes are not natural, suggesting that the prevalence of dyed blondes varies by location.
- Another participant references a statistic from Wikipedia stating that 1.8% of the world's population is blonde, implying that this could indicate a high percentage of dyed blondes, though they acknowledge a lack of regional data.
- There is a discussion about the fluidity of hair color over time, with one participant sharing their experience of their hair darkening naturally as they aged.
- Some participants express humorous or anecdotal views on the intelligence of blondes, linking it to hair color in a light-hearted manner.
- Concerns are raised about the visibility of dyed hair, with mentions of eyebrows and other indicators that might reveal whether someone is a natural blonde.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the percentage of natural versus dyed blondes, and multiple competing views on definitions and regional differences remain present throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Participants acknowledge that definitions of hair color can be subjective and that personal experiences may influence perceptions of what constitutes a natural blonde. There is also uncertainty regarding the impact of age on hair color and the lack of comprehensive statistics on regional variations.
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I think it depends on what you consider a "true blonde". Women with light brown hair are sometimes called "dark blondes".
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Loren Booda said:
And i find real true blondes quite inteligent ,the same for raven dark haired
women, it is all the in betweens that are dumb, ouch,
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heartless
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Had to vote for 30%. There are so many fakes out there...
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wolram said:And i find real true blondes quite inteligent ,the same for raven dark haired
women, it is all the in betweens that are dumb, ouch,
It's the fakes that give blondes a bad name, all that peroxide addles the brain. (I have to say that because so many relatives are blonde.)
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I don't see to many fakes down here.
There are quite a few, but no more than 30% are fake. Depends on the area I guess. I would assume Los Angeles is filled with fakes.
There are quite a few, but no more than 30% are fake. Depends on the area I guess. I would assume Los Angeles is filled with fakes.
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After the first couple of dozen slaps, I quit trying to check.
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Danger said:
What I don't understand is why we all got confused where Tribdog had gone when you arrived...
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According to wikipedia 1.8% of the world's population is blonde. I would think that would mean the percentage of fake blondes would be quite high. However, there are no numbers on regional blonde percentages, so I'm not sure.
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The definition is lot stickier than most people think. In the first place, an awful lot of people everyone would agree are natural blondes dye their hair anyway to get a richer shade. A lot of brunettes do that, too.
In the second place, it changes. I was quite blonde (and naturally so) until I was about 18. Even then, since my hair was well below my shoulders, it would bleach (without help, thank you) until most if it was clearly blonde. I cut it quite short when I graduated college, and it was clearly light brown at best after that. They used to call that shade "dirty blonde".
Anyone who started dying their hair before it darkened would probably stick to the same shade and still consider themselves a "natural blonde".
In the second place, it changes. I was quite blonde (and naturally so) until I was about 18. Even then, since my hair was well below my shoulders, it would bleach (without help, thank you) until most if it was clearly blonde. I cut it quite short when I graduated college, and it was clearly light brown at best after that. They used to call that shade "dirty blonde".
Anyone who started dying their hair before it darkened would probably stick to the same shade and still consider themselves a "natural blonde".
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Are you talking about hair-color or brain capacity?
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My daughter died her blonde hair dark but gave up when I accused her of trying to create artificial intelligence.
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Tzemach said:
Hahahahahha, funny
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How would you know?JasonRox said:
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DaveC426913 said:
eyebrows are a dead giveaway to colored hair
as is the rug not matching the drapes [if you get lucky]
does the 1.8% number count kids born blond who change later in life?
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