Studies have shown that people make major judgement calls based on the color of your hair. One study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology found that men find brunettes approachable, blondes needy, and redheads haughty. Such generalizations seem unfair, yet remain prevalent.
Platinum Blonde
Did you know that only 10 percent of the world is naturally blonde? It’s a color that demands attention because, in the grand scheme of things, it’s extremely rare. And of course, anything rare deserves the utmost attention.
Golden Blonde
It’s hard not to equate golden blonde with two iconic beauty looks: the bombshell and the all-American girl next door. But beyond sex appeal and aw-shucks innocence, golden blonde is a fun, flirty hue that shines when paired with an outgoing personality.
Ombré
Ombré is still hot, despite the fact that its popularity over the past few years as the cool girl’s go-to pushed it to the point of over-saturation. The look of darker roots and mid-lengths melting into lighter ends not only speaks to ease (the upkeep is practically nil, making it uber-affordable)—and, therefore, a carefree personality—but also to a woman who doesn’t always play it safe.
Brunette
Whether it’s true or not, research shows we put a lot of stock in a brunette’s brain. People view sable-stranded women as smarter, as well as levelheaded and great judges of character. And while natural-born brunettes are common, fine-tuning their hair color with nuanced tones and highlights certainly can make any brown-haired beauty stand out.
Deep Brown
Deep brown hair verging on black is a tough color to pull off, but we think it may be worth the gamble. Midnight-hued locks carry with them mystery as well as perceived creativity—two traits that we certainly wouldn’t shirk.
Dark Auburn
Natural redheads are hard to come by—only 2 to 6 percent of the United States population can lay claim to being a born ginger. So, like natural blondes, red is rare. Yet for some reason, crimson-mopped gals get a harsh rep. But we look at scarlet sirens as being adventurous, outgoing, and yes, fiery (see more on that in two slides!).
Copper Red
Ah, yes: The “fiery” redhead has long been a label that titian ladies have worn. And we’ll take “fiery” to mean opinionated (rather than “headstrong”), willful (rather than “volatile”) and passionate (rather than “hot tempered”).
