Trend Alert! Platinum Blonde Hair on Black Women..Hit or Miss?
I have never, ever liked the look of platinum blonde hair on black women. Not on Etta James, not on Dionne Warwick, not on Mary J. Blige. It doesn’t matter which decade, the age of the woman, or the way the hair is styled.
Etta James, Dionne Warwick, Mary J. Blige (L to R)
I just don’t think platinum hair looks flattering against our skin! In fact…I actually don’t think platinum hair is flattering on anyone, white or black. Platinum is a harsh look and harsh on the hair to achieve. It seems that lately platinum blonde hair is being worn more and more by black women and if at all possible, its reemergence has made me like the look even less.
Rapper Rita Ora
I know you were probably thinking I only hate the look on brown skin beauties but that is not the case. Rita Ora is almost as fair as they come and the blonde hair against her light skin just washes her out and gives her look no dimension. She could still stay in the blonde family but just come down a few shades and it would be perfect!
Songstress Amerie
It seems like Amerie has been searching to find her “look” ever since she burst onto the music scene about ten years ago with her (lone) hit single, Just One Thing. I understand her need to distinguish herself from other R & B singers, but this is definitely a swing and a miss for me. Chopping off her beautiful long hair into the edgy bob would have been plenty of change – the color is just unnecessary and ruins the look for me.
Rihanna
Never one to keep the same hair color, cut or style very long, I was so glad this look was short lived! Nice try though Rih!
Claire, Editor of The Fashion Bomb Daily
Claire, Editor-in-Chief of The Fashion Bomb Daily, knows fashion. That is an indisputable fact. She is a gorgeous woman with the confidence to try new trends and looks, and while she does know about fashion and style, I don’t always favor the hairstyles/hair color. However, her makeup look is flawless here, I wonder what that lip color is!
Keyshia Cole, R&B singer
I’m not sure if Keyshia actually thought this was a good look or if it was just her way of staying true to her roots of being a gritty “ghetto” songstress. Perhaps it was a homage to Mary J. Blige? In some photos, her platinum blonde hair isn’t even as polished as it appears here with about two inches or more of black roots showing giving a quite skunk like appearance. No ma’am, you are too pretty for this!
It’s really a shame about this hair color choice, because this cut and style is the best I have EVER seen on Nene Leakes and if it were in a darker hue, I’d totally be a fan!
Well I’ve shared my opinion on this new trend of platinum blonde hair on black women, what are your thoughts? Am I being too traditional?
EbonyCPrincess
Now I am a biracial woman. With fair brown skin. Maybe even darker. Like Rhianna complexion. & I agree we get soo damn tired of ppl saying we want to be white. I am white. Indian. & African American. So wen I died MY hair blonde it wasn’t to knock MY other ethnicities dwn. I just got tired of dark brown hair. & wanted to try something new. Just like I got tired of long hair & shaved MY head. Does tht mean I want to be a man? Definitely not. Ppl need to stop bein so condescending & judgmental of others. All MY races are beautiful & I represent them all. Thank yu very much.
Listen ladies, I am 44 years old and certainly older than most of you I’m sure! The question here is whether or not platinum blonde is a “good”‘look for African-American women. Interestingly enough everyone has an opinion about this since hair care seems to be such an emotional topic for many. Let’s try not to be so emotional and offended when someone does not share our same opinions. Personally, I believe African-American women (myself included) have been subjected to the unfortunate stereotype of what this country believes beauty is. Trust me u could not have grown up here without being subjected to magazines, television ads, billboards, etc. aimed at influencing your minds and your opinions. Many of us grew up counting the days when we could straighten our hair, wear lipstick, etc. We bought in to the stereotype; America’s ideas of beauty. As we grow and our awareness and confidence grows hopefully we begin to realize that beauty is what WE say it is and that might not be the 115 lb. blonde, blue eyed, small nosed individuals plastered all over our media. Perhaps beauty comes in different shapes and sizes and colors. We are beautiful ladies just as GOD made us but we are only beautiful if we believe we are. That being said, I believe emotionally healthy individuals can and should enhance their beauty in whatever manner they wish as long as it is healthy to and for them. Make-up, weave, hair color, or even plastic surgery are all wonderful tools if used appropriately. If it makes you happy and if it it makes you feel good about you without hurting yourself or others, knock yourself out but know that you were beautiful already. Thank you and God bless!!
Rita Ora is not black at all, she’s Eastern European! LOL
“Rita Ora is almost as fair as they come….” Err Yes becuase she’s WHITE. For a site that is about Black Woman im surprised you dont Know that Rita Ora is a WHITE Kosovan woman – Shes also a singer not a rapper :s …And so what if Black girls want European Hair, certain black women dont want to walk around with Nappy Urban Hair.
Black people should be proud of who they are. Why change your hair so you could look European? Do you have an inferiority complex? Be who you are! If you’re Black, stay Black! You’ll do just fine with black hair. Well
this is merely just an opinion. Do what you want! Platinum blonde is more for Scandinavian people!
I’m a lighter skinned (similar to Rihanna’s complexion) black women and I disagree with your comment . Why when a black women decides to change up her hair to something that isn’t natural considered as them not loving their heritage? I’ve wore my hair in almost any hairstyle- naturally curly , micros, I even had it shaved a couple years ago . I’ve also had it black which is the natural color, light brown , dark brown hair but when I decide to go blonde I automatically am written off as a women not loving herself. Wouldn’t the same thing apply to white women that tan & wear their hair braided ? Some people like experimenting on their hair with new looks. Doesn’t mean they want to be white just means that their bored with what they have now.
why is Rita Ora on this list? Both her parents are totally white, she is from Kosovo.
I was thinking the same thing. I guess since she frolicked with a kardashian she’s defaulted as black xD
I actually think it looks good on Keyshia Cole. Occasionally Eve worked it too. Rita Ora shouldn`t be on the list–she`s not black. Every other time it doesn`t work.
Platinum hair looks horrible on us. I’ve never cared for it at all.