Why do men prefer blondes?

Question

I've never understood it. What's so great about having yellow hair? I'm not dissing blondes, I was blond once, but I prefer being a brunette. So, guys, what's so appealing about blondes?

markml · Accepted Answer

Um...they don't.

The blond stereotype dates back to your grandparents' era and I doubt it was even that true back then. From what I've seen, it's pretty much a 50/50 split when it comes to what guys are looking for, and it more has to do with the associated personality than the actual hair color.

For whatever reason, blond tends to be viewed as more friendly and easy-going...ranging from the "natural blonde" in fairytale books and barbie dolls to the "superficial blonde" who just wants to appear that way. Some guys prefer this because they think it makes the girl more approachable, and other guys find it boring.

Note that only an idiot cares about being a true blond, because even a light-shaded brunette's hair can sparkle in the sun.

The stereotypes associated with brunettes are much more mixed, ranging from "plane jane" to the "dark mysterious sexy" look. So they could be either really boring or really exciting. The general perception is that brunettes are harder to get to know, and some guys think they're more suited for investing in serious relationships. Obviously, this is not true. You find plenty of brunettes who are outgoing and have blond characteristics, and plenty of blondes who are shy and distant to the world.

rdr005 · Accepted Answer

I didn't realize guys still preferred blondes. I swore that was a high school thing 7 years ago...

There are several reasons though, for why a guy might like blondes. First off, just the preference, the brightness of the color itself may be appealing. Then there are the stereotypes, some good, some not so good. For some guys, it could be that "ditsy innocent" type thing that attracts them, for others its the "easy button" that makes them think... "oh ... she's blond, and she's at a party, I can totally get laid tonight!" Not saying these are true... but... they're stereotypes for a reason.

The girl I like has jet black hair. And she's white mind you. She just happens to have a little of that Cherokee Indian in her. Then again, I've always preferred dark hair as opposed to blond. Brunettes also seem to have a complex sometimes, like they're so much better than blondes because they think with their brain and not with their t*ts, so to say. I suppose the ego of brunettes (again, stereotype) can be a turn off to many guys.

To each his own...

Its like asking... why do girls like athletic assholes? Stereotype from the 90s, but still lives on.

violetfire · Accepted Answer

Look, I've gone from platinum blond hair, to blond with pink streaks, to brown, then to black (of course over a long period of time) and I can tell you that hair is only hair. If you want to change your colour, you can just dye it.

Funnily enough though, the white-blonde hair did attract more guys than the black hair (some of them were sleazy, mind you). People also labelled me as 'punk' or 'scene' and not 'emo'. I even got called Swedish once.

Blonde seems to be more socially acceptable than dark hair, I noticed too. Cause when I dyed my hair blond people weren't as judgmental as when I dyed it black. With black hair people treat me less like a naive little girl. Some see me as a threat too. I got labelled as 'emo'. My friend was suddenly like "Do you listen to Cradle of Filth?" and a bunch of skanks laughed at me, saying I resembed the goth from Mean Girls.

At the end of the day, just be proud of who you are and screw conforming and labels (I see these words as just styles anyway). Besides, Marilyn Monroe already did the blond image things in the 1950s.

stream26 · Accepted Answer

Blonde hair is considered to be a symbol of youth. Large numbers of white-skinned children have blonde hair, but for most of them it later darkens to a sandy brown or a dark brown in adulthood. As a result, it’s common to get highlights or dye hair blonde in order to preserve that blonde look we had in childhood, as we don’t want to let go of our youth. People who naturally remain blonde are considered to look more youthful and desirable because it’s rarer to retain the childhood blonde colour, and rarity is always valued.

Aside from the blonde colour reminding people of childhood, brown and light brown hair also turns blonde in the sun, and blonde hair makes people think of happy summers at the beach while mousy brown hair makes people think of a sickly person who doesn’t go outside much. So that’s why women spend so much money on highlights to mimic the sun.

spazticbert88 · Accepted Answer

You know what I hate? Blond = Hot

You see it in the media and books often. The popular girl is blond and whenever an "attractive women" is being described, she's often blond. As if being blond automatically makes you hott. Now, I'm not hating, but I've seen some fugly blondes...

And personally, I'm over the whole blond hair/ blue eyes look. I think it's overrated and ubiquitous. And it's a shame that it seems like every women in Hollywood subscribes to the beached blonde/tanorexic look :/

Anonymous · Answer

Nothing. Seems to me the dumb blond thing is pretty true. No hate, I'm a blondish color myself, but as girls go, the second I see a bleach-blonde? Instant turn off, because, I kid you not, I have never in my entire life met a bleach blond who deserved my respect. Every last one has irritated me endlessly and acted as though her physical traits would get her whatever she wanted.

That's not to say I've never met a brunette or a redhead or what have you with those traits, but they seem to be rather prevalent among bleach blondes.

As far as natural, light blondes go? There aren't a whole lot of 'em, surprisingly... so I can't make a judgement there.

PS: Brunettes look sexier anyway.

windy-rose · Answer

Its less common, so blondes tend to stand out more right off the bat. that kinda depends on where you are though. I've never noticed any extra attention to my hair color in the US, but while I lived in Spain I was plucked out constantly for being bonde haired/blue eyed.

Bonde is also associated with youth, as many people grow out of it as they age, so being naturally blond makes you seem younger/ more fertile. etc.

Ultimately- does not matter. Wear whatever color looks good on you. Healthy hair in any color that's styled to fit you are the winning factors over color.

PatrickRory · Answer

Nothing gets me more then a girl with dark hair and big brown eyes.  I wouldn't have it any other way but I don't mind blondes, they can be attractive but I prefer brunettes.  The weird thing is that most girls like guys that are tall dark and handsome, most girls don't prefer a guy with blondish hair like me.

WeaponZero · Answer

You'll see that men prefer brunettes over blondes.  However, they NOTICE blondes more simply because of visual qualities.  Brunette blends in more with its surroundings so you don't notice it as readily, whereas blond always clashes with its surroundings so it *pops.*  It's the same principle behind using bright neon colors in safety vests for roadside construction workers.  Bright colors get noticed because they stand out from their surroundings.

anonymous90 · Answer

No offense, just because every single guy you meet says they prefer blondes does not mean ALL men do. I prefer Brunette/Black over Blond hair. I have liked at least two blondes before so don't misunderstand.

It's all about preference and I wouldn't be surprised if the reason, specifically in the United States, is because of that mainstreamed image of perfection aka the original Barbie Doll. Another reason could be the stereotypes that are labeled to Blond women.

Dan2287 · Answer

To me hair color doesn't matter. When I was younger, I was attracted to blondes a bit more - I honestly couldn't tell you why; at the time they just looked more sexy. But now I don't care as much - brunettes, dark hair, red hair, it doesn't matter - if you've got a good smile and eyes, that's much more important to me than hair color

MichaelGdf · Answer

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IHateMeganFox · Answer

I've heard that it's because it's rare and catches the eye and makes a man happier because It's bright. Blahh not that I agree. It's a personal preference and lots of guys prefer brunettes. Anyway that aside, it shouldn't matter lol I mean you are pretty and have a very attractive boyfriend what more do you need you got it all.

youknowit · Answer

For me personally, blond is my first preference but it's not like I would choose only blondes. I think that blondes are my preference because I am more attracted to them than any other hair colored women. It might be because yellow is my favorite color, it might be because I think the face/body would look better with blond hair over any other color, or it may even be because I like the summer and the sun and the greatness of what I think bright days are and the bright hair resembles all of that. The point is that everyone has a preference of hair color and what I believe is that it could just be a reflection about the persons personality. But besides, in the end, if the person really wants to be with someone, it won't be because of a hair color so there's nothing to worry about.

aster · Answer

you know I find it interesting that a lot of men say they prefer brunettes but a lot of women say they get noticed more and get more compliments as a blond from men.

maybe guys should compliment brown/ black hair individuals as much as they would blonde/red hair girls, and the stereotypes might die...a little anyway.

kiss_me_Kate · Answer

Men don't prefer artifical hair color.

There's nothing great about stark yellow or dyed hair.

true Blond is not yellow, it shiens from within with emulian (the pigment).

so you can't have been a true blond once, just yellow.

So what's great about a lovely natural blonde? its facinating when the light hits it, it sparkles, its rare, it softens a womans face a features.

but then again, to each their own.

peace-love-couture · Answer

Brunette hair is the most common hair color, where as light blond(not dirty blond) is very very rare, and it's more common among Europeans.

Blonds have the stereotype of being wild, party animals.

I think overall guys prefer brunettes though(from my experience)

ladyrara26 · Answer

I use to be a blond aswell. I think that its the 'girl next door' look. The sweet, innocent look that can also look really skanky. I think there are a lot more brown haired women then blondes, and if you walk into a room filled with dark hair, the girls with blond hair usually pop out.

KarenW · Answer

I think you made an accidental typo:  Men prefer 'red heads' :P

desidoll · Answer

well its easy to say that we tend to like something that we do not have...People with straight hair want curly hair,people who have pale skin go and do some fake tan...Curvy and chubby women want to be skinny...Skinny tried to have some curves...Dark eyes people want to have blue/green eyes,the same thing with the person who have light eyes tend to like brown eyes...ITS JUST HUMAN BEING...

SublimeDavid · Answer

I personally prefer brunettes,  maybe it depends on where and what kind of background of guys you usually hang out with / talk to the most.  I work with blondes and brunettes at work however me and my friends personally find the ones who aren't blond more attractive. Hope this helps.

dalila · Answer

We should blame Barbie you know...ok there are brunettes Barbie now But anyway I guess its the whole deal of media princess and innocent are blondes...

But I guess its whether its a rare thing or not...were I live guys prefer blondes as its rare But in places where there are more blondes guys prefer brunette... I wouldn't change my hair color to have more options of guys...

markml · Answer

In reply to your update, I would count myself in the minority with the ONE guy at your work who said he'd prefer the same girl to be a brunette.

Like if there were two twins or siblings, and I couldn't tell them apart otherwise, my first instinct would definitely be to go for the one who is brunette.

Not too sure why...both can be beautiful but I guess it's just a matter of stylistic preference. Anyway, don't discount the minority position here!

Numbers aren't all that matter.

ambermarie · Answer

i think for most guys all that matters is the overall look of the girl and not all guys just want blondes if they see a hottie then she's hot hair color doesn't make a diff

some are just more attracted to blondes

kinda like I i prefure dark haired dudes but iv seen a few attractive blond guys

AdamBH · Answer

I like all hair colours but I fall hard for the blondes, I don't know why. I think it has something to do with the whole 'barbie and ken' thing where you kinda fall into this idea that you'll both be like barbie and ken and live happily ever after lol. Immature I know but I'm only 16 so probably most of us grow out of it, but yea I fancy all hair colours equally once I get to know them a little :)

venividivici · Answer

just curious..where do you live?

people are probably just attracted to what's rare in their area. so a blond girl would catch the eye of southern people and a dark haired girl would stand out in the north.

same goes for eye colour.

around here most people have blue eyes and fair hair and almost every girl I know is into dark hair. but when I went to spain I met a lot of girls who were into blue eyes and blond hair. so yes, exotic looks are sexy ;)

InquisitiveMale · Answer

Nothing. I've got nothing against any hair color really but blondes are on the bottom of the list. That bleach blond phase is pretty well gone if you ask me. It was a trend and its over. Brunettes are the new it.

I always have and still do favor redheads.

Butterfly_kisses09 · Answer

Because they have a reputation of being dumb and "easy". I'm not saying that's true (I was blond but my hair naturally darkened as I got older so I'm brunette now) I'm just saying that is a stereotype of blondes which is probably the reason a lot of guys like them. But I know many guys that like brunettes too so I guess it depends on the guy.

MrAmazing · Answer

I dig on brunettes. I don't find blondes physically attractive but I have dated one because she was absolutely amazing as a person. Anyways all I see is brunettes.

noricat · Answer

I'm a guy, and I do not prefer blondes. Position invalidated. I do however love me some ginger. :[] But nah I tend to find darker haired girls much more attractive.

cyrus7 · Answer

I don't know, I prefer brunettes myself, but that doesn't mean I won't like a girl just because she's blond... I've seen attractive girls of both hair colors

objectivetruth · Answer

White skin is feminine and pretty. Therefore blondes could be just as hot as brown or red hair. Hair color should not be an issue.Black hair, it depends: if its on a white girl (i.e. Megan Fox) then it could look good. It's just that men follow an unwritten law: the whiter, the more beautiful. Blondes are the whitest, so men perceive them to be the prettiest.

bunny420 · Answer

To be honest it more how the hair is than what colour it is, it's like with eyes. If a girl's hair is short there's a high chance I won't find it as attractive as long hair, I don't know what else adds to it's appeal, but girl's hair in general is sexy.

ThenThereWas1 · Answer

So all the fellas are saying "oh no no I prefer brunettes over blonds". Okay then, so guys, why do you prefer brunettes then? They seem to think they need to defend the hair color they prefer instead of answering the question.

TweetiByrd · Answer

A woman's hair color does not make the woman. It doesn't matter to me if you have or yellow or red or brown or a combination. A woman's personality is what's important.

NicolasK19N · Answer

I 'll be honest on this one. I prefer blondes just for one night but a brunette will be by my side for my whole life! At night when I go clubbing I hunt for blondes because blond hair shows that a girl wants to be seen(easy pray). During the day I go after brunettes looking for my lifetime partner!

alltheabove1212 · Answer

I like brunettes. It all depends on preference/what the girl is like. I'd throw this question into the  "Why are guys assholes/Why do women like jerks" bin lol. It's kinda a generalization

Red_Raconteur · Answer

I don't get it either. I'm naturally a dirty blond, but I dye my hair red or brown often. Every time I do, people tell me I looked so much better as a blond, even though I don't think so. I usually get more male attention as a blond, too.

x9354 · Answer

I like that when they shed in your pad you don't notice their hair all over the place (cuz it's so much lighter and actually thinner than brunette hair...)

Ashleynyc1 · Answer

I don't really know how to answer the question but I was born with light brown hair, I ve been dying my hair blond for a couple of years, and I def. get more attention.

I believe it s all about the glamour image of Hollywood stars / fashion world

skaterd · Answer

Thats so not true! Blondes, Brunettes etc. They are all good

BubbleGumGumz · Answer

So do you ask this because of personal experience or because you see it a lot in the media? Most of the guys I know don't care about hair color just as long the girl is hot.

euro1900 · Answer

I prefer Brunettes =) but here's some info on blondes

Killfest400 · Answer

I've only met one guy that truly prefers blond over anything else.  It's a media image, not a real one.

clovisx · Answer

I like redheads/gingers much more than blondes :)  Given the choice you put above, not really sure what I would say. Brunettes are cute and I would probably go in that direction.

sweetnsassy23 · Answer

I don't think that's true...its about half and half...btw love your pics :) thought they were cute...and your hair looks nicer as a dark blond light brunette...just saying...

DrownedInBananaMilk · Answer

why do girls prefer dark-haired guys? because they look manlier. blondes simply look more feminine/less dominant...

drummerdude25 · Answer

I very much prefer brunettes... Like it's no contest! lol

princess_for_life · Answer

it's funny you ask that  because I'm a natural blond but my brown haired friends get so many more guys!

Brendi87 · Answer

in a crowd, yellow stands out instead of brown. I've had blond highlights so I know firsthand, and blondes have caught my eye too.

daintycowgirl · Answer

the right guy wouldn't care about what color your hair is...

sweetycakes · Answer

BLACK HAIR AND GREEN OR BLUE EYES  OLIVE SKIN. OR LIGHT RED HAIR AND BROWN EYES ..

PeterCobra · Answer

They don't.  Well I don't.   Out of about 10 relationships I have only dated 1 blond.  They just generally don't catch my eye.

MichaelGdf · Answer

Fine... I'll tell the truth. Everyone knows I post a single when it's not false. :] EXTINCTION.

ThatTallGuy · Answer

It's kinda just a natural thing. Same as how girls like guys with big muscles. Some don't, but most do.

508Ricky · Answer

Allot of guys I think do prefer darker hair. But I like blondes because I have black hair, so I want a girl with lighter hair because I'm confusing!

sdrinkenstien · Answer

Every guy is different. We all have our preferences. Iv seen some pretty blond girls but I personally prefer dark hair tanned skin girls.

BJJFIGHTER · Answer

i prefer blond girls! my gfs blond as well! hehe :D

Anonymous · Answer

This has nothing to do with anything but look at this Skip to 1:27, I swear it looks like you and your Boyfriend lol

pink-custard · Answer

ive tried blond hair and it don't suit me :/ I've been told I look more "sultry" with dark hair.

Yeahhbro · Answer

What who said that? I love brunettes! Or better girls with dark hair as dark as coal.

Habakkuk · Answer

they don't, only some do, there's a guy for every hair color, I prefer brunettes

monicak · Answer

A lot of guys think brunettes are good looking. It's all about preference.

cathifer · Answer

actually 2 out of 3 men would prefer a brunette over a blonde

Anonymous · Answer

I prefer very dark hair.  I was blond as a kid and now it is light brown, that may have something to do with it.

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