I'm sure you've heard the expression that "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" but before you grab the hair dye, there may be a few good things to know. A recent study conducted actually showed that a higher percentage of men polled preferred brunettes! Curvier figures were also favored over those skinny (often blonde girls) thin frames! It is the era of the brunette! Don’t believe me? Here are 10 reasons why gentlemen prefer brunettes.
Your dark hair makes you less prone to fits.
At least men who were surveyed believed so. Blondes fared worse than their darker haired sisters, but poor redheads got the unanimous vote of highly temperamental. Men prefer dark haired women because they believe they will have a smoother relationship. Use this to your advantage!
Brunette hair makes you seem more mature.
Not as in old lady, as in your maturity level. Men polled believed that women with blonde hair were more likely to be immature, whereas their brunette counterparts were viewed as worldly wise, and able to hold a deep conversation. Want to snag a man with a brain? Keep your dark locks!
Dark haired beauties are perceived as earning more money.
While blondes tend to be envisioned as the hot secretaries, brunettes are seen as the ones owning the company. Current polls suggest men believe that women with brunette hair earn the most money. This is good news for those job hunting, as you may be seen as a better candidate for the job! Not to mention men will see you as more financially dependent.
A brunette partner makes men feel more successful.
Not only do the men polled feel that dark haired girls earn more money, they also feel like with a brunette beauty on their arm they are more successful too.
Tattoos rated sexier on women with dark hair.
Thinking of getting some body ink? Then keep those dark locks! Men polled showed they viewed tattoos on women with dark hair the sexiest.
Dark haired girls are thought to be more self-sufficient.
Yet another reason to keep those dark tresses. Men who were polled believed brunette women were less likely to be needy, and would be able to look after themselves.
Brunettes are believed to be more capable.
Similar to self-sufficient, the polls showed that men believed brunettes were also more likely to be able to handle tough situations that arise. This may even give dark haired women a leg up in the professional world as well.
Brunettes seem more intelligent.
This isn’t the start of a blonde joke, we promise! But men who were surveyed believed brunette equals brains. In fact a whopping 81% of men in one study voted brunettes more intelligent than then women with other hair colors. Keep the status of "brainiac" by keeping your beautiful dark hair.
Dark haired women believed to be more serious.
Want to be taken more seriously in life? Don’t dye your hair blonde! While blondes are seen as “more fun” and possibly more approachable by men, brunettes are seen as more serious and more down to earth.
Dark hair means marriage.
Maybe blondes do have more fun and “gentlemen prefer blondes” for fun, but when it comes down to it, “gentlemen marry brunettes”. A study showed that a large majority of men preferred brunettes for marriage mates due to them being seen as more loyal and having more integrity.
There you have it! The top 10 reasons why gentlemen prefer brunettes. Aren’t you happy about your dark hair now?
