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Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here's What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 

Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 24, 2020

Black women can effortlessly pull off any hairstyle. If you search the #blackgirlmagic hashtag on Instagram, you’ll find over 8 million affirmative photos of beautiful afros, braids, and more. When it comes to hair rules, we define our own.

Still, the notion that blonde hair is ill-fitting for women of color discourages many of us from trying the bold hue. We typically see the coiffure on fair skin women, so going blonde seems taboo for many of us. While Black women like Zoe Kravitz, Mary J Blige, and Beyoncé look flawless in their signature blonde hair, going 50 shades lighter than our natural hair color is frightening. 

Consequently, were left to wonder if we could ever really pull off the brilliant look. Fortunately, there’s no need to mull over the idea any longer because we have definitive proof that blond hair looks good on any complexion. To see what the season’s most coveted hair color looks like on 15 different skin tones, check out the beautiful blondes in the gallery ahead.

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Opalescent Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Rooty Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Bleach Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Golden Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Barbie Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Ashy Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Silver Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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White Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Golden Platinum Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Platinum Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Champagne Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Beach Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Sandy Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Honey Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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Icy Blonde
Thinking Of Going Blonde? Here’s What It Looks Like On 15 Black Women 
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