Being born a natural blonde has always been both a blessing and a curse for me. Although I love my hair color, some of the negative stereotypes associated with it can be rather irritating to me. From annoying blonde jokes to growing up with teachers and peers assuming I am nothing more than a “dumb blonde,” it is safe to say that blondes do not always have more fun. But hey, if Elle Woods can be smart and successful, we can do it too Blondies! Here are 10 things that we blondes know all too well.
1. Constantly being asked if your hair is natural or dyed
If you inform your questioner that your hair is natural, a look of amazement and curiosity usually follows. Because apparently natural blondes are some kind of rare and unheard of species these days.
2. Always being asked if you are offended by blonde jokes
Because why would a joke stereotyping everyone with my hair color be offensive? Please do continue to tell me more about how many blondes it takes to screw in a light bulb.
3. Having a brunette enemy
Because simply getting along would make life a little too easy. Battle of the hair colors. And the enemy specially must be brunette, a red head just will not cut it.
4. Being given the nickname Barbie
I can never really tell if this one is a compliment or a "diss." Either way at least you have an easy go to Halloween costume.
5. And people then asking if your favorite color is pink
Because every blonde’s favorite color CLEARLY has to be pink! Any other color would be just unheard of.
6. Dealing with creeps obsessed with blondes
Bye Felicia!
7. Small children telling you that you look like some sort of Disney princess
This might possibly be the best part about being blonde and the best compliment in the world. Because deep down inside, every girl wishes she was a Disney princess.
8. Always being awarded the dumb blonde stereotype
Again, I am more than just my hair color and I refuse to let something so small define me.
9. Not having the capability to dye your hair any other color
Because you would look absolutely ridiculous with any other color and your hairdresser almost cries anytime you mention dying your locks.
10. Essentially not having eyebrows in the summer
In the summer my eyebrows get so light that they appear almost translucent. Thank god for eyebrow pencils!
