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Essentially, which is 'better' - blonde or brunette hair? And why?

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Apologies if this has been done before.

I speak from a neutral position 'the fence' so to speak, as I am currently coppery on the advice of my (new) hairdresser hmm, but normally veer between the two extremes in an attempt to look like (a) Grace Kelly or (b) the chic mum you always see out who looks better than you.

Naturally I never resemble either. grin

Any thoughts?
RED!!!! go on, deep auburn with scarlet flashes, you know you want to!!!
btw, I suited both colours and same comments from my hairdresser who has done my hair over the last 15 ish years..

BUT dark is much more me
I have been both, naturally a dark blonde/brown BUT went platinum blonde..liked it at the time although dh didn't. Now looking back at pics I looked..well not the best.

I found it to harsh and high maintenance.

Im now very dark brown almost black and love it. My hair feels healthy, not dry and when I wash it it feels soft and luxurious iykiwm..blond always made it fel straw like and even worse when wet.

I find dark a more elegant colour, very glam and so sexy.smile
neither. Ginger Red rools every time.
Agree with the eyes rule. Also I used to be blonde for years as I've said and never looked good without make-up. Now I hardly wear any and rarely need foundation.
Figment, my skin is looking very ruddy (and blotchy) at the moment. It leads me to suspect the colour is not flattering, but then it could be someting to do with this week being the hottest of the year!
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Fri 03-Jul-09 09:32:28
I think that your comment about the eyes is true. I was told that your hair colour is right when people notice your eyes not your hair.
My hair and eyes are very dark brown, almost black, and my skin is very pale. Once did work experience at a fashion mag and tried on a blonde wig - fashionistas stared at me in horror and said: "NO!" so have never been tempted since.

And assume for someone so dark to go blonde would take ages and ruin my hair. And my eyebrows would look very odd. Would have to have my hair straightened as well as I think curly blonde dyed hair looks a bit Bonnie Tyler (well, it would on me) so would probably end up bald!
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Fri 03-Jul-09 09:27:27
you have to go with whiechever shade suits your natural skin tone/eye colouring.

I look ruddy as a blonde but glowy (in a good way) as a brunette. My colouring is too warm for blonde shades.
could you go in a wig shop and try a few wigs (pretending you want one for a party or something) and see what suits you better? Or even drape hair pieces across your forehead (you know those clip on ponytails and things like that)?
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