Blondes or Brunettes: Who Has More Fun?

Let's face it; the siren call of peroxide can be pretty overwhelming. A luscious mane of flaxen tresses is quite the coveted beauty trait, something that has been desirable in many cultures for centuries. The appeal of blonde hair in the modern age is unparalleled. It is undoubtedly the highest requested color process in most hair salons, and the old adages of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Blondes Have More Fun" certainly have perpetuated this. But is it true? Not necessarily. Men will fuck anyone and there is enough fun to go round BUT that hasn't stopped many from trying out this alluring, pale hue. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Blonde can be a harsh mistress! Below are some examples of brunettes reachin' for the bleach AND blondes going to the dark side. What looks more flattering? Personally I think some of these ladies look smoldering while darkly lit, and others shine with brilliant blonde light.....but YOU be the judge.....

Brunettes picketing the 1953 premiere of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!

Dita Von Teese

While this sultry burlesque queen, with her pin-up/good girl art look pulls off both hair colors, I think she looks better as a brunette.

Julia Roberts

	This Pretty Woman was famous for her luscious cascade of dark curls in the early 90's. She shocked the world by appearing on the red carpet of the 1991 Academy Awards with a short, brassy blonde 'do! #FAIL

Cameron Diaz

	Although usually known for her bubbly, sun-kissed look, this perky California blonde looks even more ravishing with a dark brown mane. Win/Win.

Beyoncé

	This R &B/Pop sensation has been featuring blonde hair since her time in Destiny's Child. While the brunette hair works, I think it looks a bit too pedestrian. Blonde makes her glow!

Madonna

	The Queen of Pop has shwerked every hair color but she should ONLY be blonde! Period. They all work for her, but she made being blonde an art form!

Victoria Beckham

	Posh Spice is brunette. Sorry! I give her a A for effort, and that angled bob hairstyle sure did cause quite a sensation in 2006 BUT personally, I prefer her dark.

Jessica Alba

They cast her as the lead in Dark Angel for a reason; she is STUNNING with brunette hair. While she made the honey blonde thing work, there was always something a little off about it.....for me.

Lucy Lawless

 This Warrior Princess is a natural blonde, who dyed it dark brown for the role that made her famous. She's SO striking as a sultry brunette....I have to just say no to blonde. Mother Nature sometimes get's it wrong.

Christina Aguilera 

	This 90's pop teen queen got Dirrty in 2002 and dyed her platinum hair black. Thankfully she soon saw the light....and returned to blonde. I think it's much more flattering.

Kat Von D

	This rock star's girlfriend, tattoo artist and reality TV personality should ONLY be brunette. She felt the same way apparently...her blonde hair was gone in a matter of months.

Darian Darling

	I was in a dark place....literally! Hahaha! While it was fun to experiment with some Joan Jett/Chrissie Hynde looks, it only lasted about a year. Blonde is where it's at for me.

Swirl, Tap & Buff-The Secret to Perfect Skin!

I often get asked this specific question..."You're skin always looks amazing! What foundation do you use?". I figured it was about time I let the cat out of the bag. First, I haven't always had clear skin. I had a mild acne problem as a teen and into my early 20's, which was exacerbated by liquid or cream foundations. While most cosmetic companies often claim their products are non-comedogenic (non pore clogging), this isn't always the case. Many ingredients that are included in foundations, concealers, and moisturizers are actually pore clogging....you can't always trust what a company pays their employees to tell you. If you do have sensitive skin that breaks out easily ALWAYS cross-reference the label with this comprehensive list of comedogenic ingredients found here! Luckily I discovered a wonder product many years ago and I haven't had a problem with breakouts since! I know for a fact Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue uses it religiously and requests it on all her photo shoots...and she always looks stunning! It's also popular with a bevy of other blonde beauties.....Are you ready? 

Kylie Minogue


Cameron Diaz

Rebecca Romijn

Darian Darling

 bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation by Bare Essentials 

Yes, that is right! As seen on many a late night infomercial...I use bareMinerals! It really did change my life.  This is the original, award winning mineral makeup and it's overwhelming popularity has made every cosmetic company scramble to cash in on the mineral makeup craze. This foundation gives you an incredibly flawless, even application and picture-perfect skin. Its silky, soft texture looks like a powder, but it feels like a cream and buffs on beautifully without settling into fine lines or drying out the skin. Made with only the purest, highest quality ingredients — and none of the chemicals and preservatives that can irritate skin. I know coming from a makeup artist perspective it sounds totally cheesy but it really works. I like to use two shades; a lighter one in my t-zone and a shade darker around the perimeter of my face. That way it looks more dimensional. I would also recommend that girls with darker complexions choose the matte version. It's a bit frosted, which adds a lovely glow....but they get a bit silver as they get darker. The company motto "It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it.®" really works with my pAArty girl lifestyle.....I can go out all night, pass out in full beat....and have NO GUILT in the morning!!!

1. Swirl a small amount of bareMinerals into the lid with the Flawless Application Brush (for lighter coverage) or the Full Coverage Kabuki Brush (for more coverage) until the bareMinerals are tucked into the bristles. 

2. Tap off excess. bareMinerals should not be visible on the outside of the brush.

3. Buff bareMinerals onto the skin in a swirling, circular motion, starting on the outside of your face near your cheekbones. Then, buff around your face, working your way to the cheeks, forehead, and nose. Buff until you're satisfied with the coverage. Less is more when applying bareMinerals.

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