The myth of blonde hair
When we talk about blondes, we first think of light, glamour, and the magnetic aura of blonde hair that only certain women know how to tame. But blonde isn't just a colour: it's an attitude, an art of capturing reflections without getting burned by the spotlight. Even in ancient Greece, poetry celebrated golden hair as a reflection of the divine, a symbol of light and exceptionality. This aura has never really disappeared: blondness, rare by nature, retains a unique symbolic power. It remains a distinctive sign, almost a visual asset, both an aesthetic reference point and a social marker.
From Marilyn Monroe to Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot to Scarlett Johansson, and Blake Lively to Margot Robbie and Sabrina Carpenter, blonde icons have taken turns embodying this timeless fascination: solar radiance, icy mystery, and disarming sensuality. Blondness is a living myth, a light that one chooses or wears, and which continues, century after century, to turn many heads.
Spotlight on these golden shades that are constantly reinventing themselves, from the coolest platinum to the warmest honey, and on those who, yesterday as today, continue to radiate the myth of blondness.
French blondes: soft light
In France, blondness is subtle, almost elusive. As if the sun had done the work. Virginie Efira perfectly embodies golden blonde: a luminous, warm honey colour, softly blended, with no break between the roots and the lengths. A colour that exudes quiet confidence, without ever looking ‘done’.
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Camille Razat, the Parisian in Emily in Paris, sports a sophisticated honey blonde: neither too light nor too warm, a chic middle ground that enhances the complexion and captures French elegance.
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Léa Seydoux prefers a sandy beige blonde, refined, muted, almost couture. Her secret? Barely perceptible cool highlights, maintained to look natural.
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Vanessa Paradis remains faithful to her strawberry blonde, a slightly pinkish coppery gold that evokes Parisian bohemianism: free, tender and a touch nostalgic.
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Finally, Diane Kruger embodies pearl ash blonde: icy, precise, almost architectural. A couture blonde, as masterful as her roles.
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American-style blondes: light performance on blonde hair
Across the Atlantic, blonde hair is becoming a statement. A confident, calibrated and almost strategic signature.
Sabrina Carpenter is the perfect example. When we think of blonde, we think of her: Barbie hair, ‘Vanilla Sugar’ blonde, blending buttery and iridescent shades. A dessert blonde, sweet and addictive.
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Sydney Sweeney opts for a bleached suede blonde, between beige and sand, washed out like a precious canvas. This silky blonde reflects her image: glamorous, but never static.
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Gigi Hadid sports her iconic sandy blonde, halfway between gold and linen, which she modulates throughout the seasons. For her, blonde is a playground.
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Amanda Seyfried opts for a delicately rosy champagne blonde, retro and timeless, reflecting her roles in romantic musicals.
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Finally, Blake Lively remains the queen of sun-kissed blonde: a blend of gold, honey and apricot, symbolising the ‘California Glow’. A blonde that never sleeps.
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Iconic blondes
When we talk about blondes, certain icons immediately spring to mind. Paris Hilton, queen of platinum blonde in the 2000s, made blonde hair a symbol of power and glamour. Sharpay Evans, the ultimate Disney diva, turned it into a weapon on stage. Regina George (Mean Girls) gave blonde hair its cruel and irresistible veneer. Hannah Montana, with her dual hair identity, proved that changing your blonde hair can change your life. And Lydia Martin (Teen Wolf), with her mesmerising Venetian blonde hair, embodies intelligent and sensual blonde hair, the kind that never allows itself to be reduced to a cliché.
Maintaining your blonde
A radiant blonde needs to be cultivated. Start with gentle shampoos and nourishing masks to keep your hair healthy and shiny. Protect your hair with anti-yellow or anti-brass treatments. Get regular touch-ups to harmonise your roots and shades. And finally, at home, wash your hair 2-3 times a week, brush it gently and moisturise it well, both inside and out. Here is the editorial team's selection for maintaining your blonde hair:
From left to right:
Trio of Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask Blondifier Serie Expert L'Oréal Professionnel Paris – €56.95
Olaplex Blonde Enhancer Gift Set – €56
Kérastase Complete Neutralisation and Repair Routine – €145.80
Article written by Lohanne Mollo
Translated by Bethszabee Garner
