Hair color
According to Dr. Gray,
executive director of the Oxford Hair Institute the significance of color in
nature can be pointed to two desired outcomes: survival and
mating.
Each species of plant and animal developed body color in the battle for
survival.
In humans the Hair color
is primary confined to recognition and display at a distance. Across the
open plain or a nightclub floor, hair is the most powerful visual sign of
attraction (or repellence) according to Dr. Gray.
In early days of human history, dark
hair pigment was necessary for protection from the sun. Migration to other
parts of the world allowed lighter Hair color to emerge once out of the glair
of Africa’s sun. However, black hair still dominates the world (90% of the
word’s inhabitance have dark hair): natural blonds and reds are rarity.
In the history of
humanity hair color formed social perceptions and is viewed and used in social interactions of the day.
Red Hair
had different meaning attached to it through the history. Greeks thought of
it as bad luck, in British Imperial Army the red hair was associated with
ferocity and bravery. Admiration of Queen Elizabeth’s red hair changed
British attitude towards red hair. In 16th century artists showed
idealized young women with long red or auburn hair, and in late Victorian
times, red hair became highly fashionable.
During the 20th
century, Hollywood used red hair to depict women who were “fiery.” Even
today, red hair associated with risk-taking. Red color in the most popular
“fun” color around the world and the most frequently used artificial color.
In fact surveys show that just over 50% of women would go red if they
could
change their color for one day.
Blond Hair
emerged in the human history only in the past few thousand years in any
numbers. In early Christian world blond hair was regarded with reverence.
According to experts, at a basic psychological level, blond hair denotes
youth. In fact blond hair is more common in children than adults.
Today, natural blonds
remain rare (only 5% of North Americans are naturally blond) and are
associated with glamour, so it is no surprise that almost 65% of female
newscasters are blond.
Black Brunette Hair
is in a core of the archetypal male classically cast as “tall, dark and
handsome.” As a n example Elvis Presley tinted his naturally sandy-colored
hair black, and the rest is history.
Dark-haired women also
enjoy positive perceptions. The Clairol survey revealed that brunettes are
considered intelligent, trustworthy and successful:
83% of women believe that
brunette women are better at managing money.
77% would trust a brunette
with their deepest secret.
59% believe that CEO would
be likely to hire a brunette
A majority of respondents
believe that the first female U.S. President will be a brunette.
The haircolor artistry
evolved to capture and express social aspiration for men and women. Your
self-image of youth,
creativity, intelligent and dependability could be enhanced by your
haircolor. Often experimentation is the best method of discovering the
optimal balance for individual’s haircolor.
Live richly and have fun…
Azure Color Crew