28 May. The day when dark-haired people celebrate victory. Brunette Day — unofficial, but beloved by millions of women around the world. Those with naturally black, chestnut, chocolate curls can breathe a sigh of relief: today you don't have to dye your hair blonde. Today is our power. But where did this day come from? And what is there to be proud of for brunettes? We tell you with humor, facts, and a healthy dose of chauvinism towards light-haired people. Who invented Brunette Day The history is blurred. It is likely that the celebration was born on social media in the early 2010s. Bloggers and communities of women with dark hair decided to create a counterpoint to Blonde Day (which is celebrated on May 31). Blonde Day is more popular, even there is a monument. Brunettes were upset: are we worse? And so Brunette Day was born on May 28. According to another version, the initiative came from beauty salons to boost sales of tonics and masks for dark hair. The third version is mystical: on May 28, the sun enters the sign of Gemini, and brunettes are considered as changeable as Geminis. The day has no official status, but on Instagram and TikTok, May 28 is a flash mob. Thousands of brunettes post their photos with the hashtag #BrunetteDay. Brunette vs Blonde: Myths and Truth Stereotype: blondes are funnier, brunettes are intellectuals. In fact, studies do not confirm the connection between hair color and personality. But! Studies show that brunettes seem more mysterious and serious to men, while blondes seem more open and accessible. This is a sociocultural myth that affects perception. Brunettes are often attributed passion, jealousy, a tendency to drama. Think of Carmen or Cassandra from "Carmen." And blondes are attributed to lightness and naivety (Marilyn Monroe). In fact, hair color does not determine personality. But people love to believe in stereotypes. Why are there fewer brunettes? Because the gene for dark hair is dominant. There are about 7 ... Читать далее