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Red hair colour
Redhair colour occursnaturally inonly 1-2%of thepopulation.
Sciencehasproven that it isa result of themutationof acertain
gene. A study showed that only 13% of female CEOs would
hire a red-haired candidate. However, the candidate that does
get the jobwill most likely end up being a team leader and opt
for positions that require one to think on their feet. Due to
the evolution of fashion, Africans have been presented with
numerous hair colour options, redbeingoneof them. Sowhat
does thiscolour sayabout yourpersonality?
PersonalityTraits
Red haired women are considered to have different
personalities. They can be romantic, passionate, alluring
and mysterious. Most commonly they are considered high
tempered and explosive. On the other hand they are also
considered creative and outspoken.Red haired men are
straight forward and dont play mind games. When theyare
angry theywill definitely let youknow.
Brown/ Brunette
hair colour
This colour is most commonly found among Asians, South
America and partially Africa. In Europe, this hair colour is
considered exotic. A study was conducted using one girl who
visited the samenight clubon three separateoccasionswithher
hair colour changing from red, blonde and brunette. Most men
foundhermoreappealing,approachableandseeminglybetterat
relationshipsasabrunette.
PersonalityTraits
Brunettes are perceived to bemore hard working, responsible
and serious than their blonde counterparts. They are also
thought of as dependable. However, they are also perceived as
oneswhogiveupeasily.
Do blondes have more fun? Are redheads temperamental? Although these stereotypes seem ridiculous, oftentimes people will
judge us based on our outside appearance which includes our hair colour. According to a study done by Nicolas Guéguen from
Université de Bretagne-Sud in France entitled ‘Hair Colour and Courtship’, blonde women received more attention and courtship
solicitations from men than other women while redhead men received more refusals from women. Closer to home, Africans
naturally have black hair and some shades of brown, but that doesn’t stop us from experimenting with different colours whether
by dying our hair, getting hair extensions or braiding to really bring out our personalities. But before you grab that bottle of
hydrogen peroxide, read on about what your hair colour says about your personality traits.
HAIRCOLOURAND
YOUR PERSONALITY
