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Hot Hair: The New Haute Blondes

Ever since 1950s siren Etta James first began vamping about in a platinum wig, blonde hair has symbolized everything sexy, sensual, and smokin' hot! But the latest golden hair hues go way beyond single-process blonde. From the darkest tones (like Nene Leakes' deep amber highlights) to the brightest (ala Eva Pigford's bleached streaks) here are the latest blonde babes. Here's what you had to say: Janee commented via Facebook: "Oh what the right hair color can do for a woman!" Sandra wrote via Facebook: "I am blonde now and I love it. I wanted a change and I'm glad that my stylist worked her magic."
Hot Hair: The New Haute Blondes
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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Ever since 1950s siren Etta James first began vamping about in a platinum wig, blonde hair has symbolized everything sexy, sensual, and smokin’ hot! But the latest golden hair hues go way beyond single-process blonde. From the darkest tones (like Nene Leakes’ deep amber highlights) to the brightest (ala Eva Pigford’s bleached streaks) here are the latest blonde babes.