Contrary to popular belief, there’s more than one kind of blonde. The hair color can denote bombshell or bohemian, punk or pin-up. Here, I’ve rounded up the 13 most iconic blondes, from the 1930’s to today, who represent all the varying shades of a woman.
#1. White Hot: In the 1930s, Jean Harlow’s platinum coif was part of her sexy and sassy movie persona.
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#2. Lake Effect: Veronica Lake’s wavy hair, which seductively fell over one eye, helped popularize this timeless Hollywood style.
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#3. Bombshell Beauty: With her white-blond hair, red lips and whispery voice, Marilyn Monroe defined the bombshell blonde of the ’50s.
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#4. Director’s Cut: Also in the ’50s, Grace Kelly embodied the Hitchcock blonde, a persona that was more cool, regal and refined.
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#5. Hot Mess: Brigitte Bardot’s tousled blond mane became the epitome of sexy bedroom hair.
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#6. Laughing Matter: Given her longevity, it’s clear that Goldie Hawn was only playing the part of ditzy blonde during her Laugh-In days in the late ’60s.
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#7. Pretty in Punk: By the mid-1970s, a tougher, edgier blonde had emerged in the form of Blondie singer Debbie Harry.
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#8. Angel Hair: At the other end of the blond spectrum was ’70s icon Farrah Fawcett, whose look was synonymous with all-American, wholesome beauty.
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#9. Pony Up: Madonna embarked on her Blond Ambition tour in the early ’90s, when her dramatic platinum ponytail complemented her controversial performance.
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#10. Runway Waves: During the era of the supermodel, Claudia Schiffer’s blond hair was big and bouncy.
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#11. Regally Blond: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s sophisticated platinum look was reminiscent of the classic Hitchcock blonde.
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#12. Pony Up: Reese Witherspoon’s wholesome look and sunny disposition has made her the quintessential girl next door.
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#13. Platinum Award: Since the ’90s, No Doubt front-woman Gwen Stefani has rocked white-blond hair, although she’s constantly changing up how she wears it: straight, curled, braided, twisted, and everything in between.
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So, which blonde do you identify with most?
