What does the spelling "blonde" refer to?
Q: What does the spelling "blonde" refer to?
A: The spelling "blonde" refers to a female with light colored hair.
Q: How can people become blonde?
A: People can become blonde either through genetics, albinism, or by using chemicals such as bleach to make their hair lighter.
Q: Where are natural blondes most common?
A: Natural blondes are most common around the Baltic Sea and Scandinavia, as well as in Ireland, Scotland, England, Baltic countries, Slavic countries (especially Poland), north-western parts of Russia and among European descent that have lived in Kazakhstan since the Soviet Union. They are also common in Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, The Netherlands and Germany.
Q: Is being blonde genetic?
A: Yes - some people are blonde because they have less pigment in their hair than dark haired people and it is usually due to having blonde ancestors which is genetic. However there are also cases where it is not genetic which is called albinism.
Q: Can environmental factors cause someone to be blonde?
A: Yes - exposure to sunlight can bring on light hair color.
Q: Are natural blondes more common among certain ethnicities?
A: Yes - natural blondes are more commonly found among those with European ancestry as well as some Australian Aborigines who have a different gene that makes them blonde.
Q: Does Merriam-Webster's Dictionary recognize both spellings of "blond/e"?
A: Yes - Merriam-Webster's Dictionary recognizes both spellings of "blond/e".
