I have had many colours on my hair, and yes, life is different when blonde, no doubt about it (The blond advantage: fair hair completely changed my life – but is it time to give it up?, 18 March). It’s the same for my 21-year-old daughter. But I didn’t find the real reason for this in Elle Hunt’s article.
The reason we are treated so differently as blondes is because we live in a patriarchal society. Systems set up by men for men. The male gaze. It runs so deep that many levels are invisible until you see it. Yes, it’s a woman’s choice to wear and do whatever she wants, and yes, I absolutely fully applaud women who own their looks and themselves despite the male gaze. It’s a powerful thing.
