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Mark Sergeant is a researcher at Nottingham Trent University and he conducted a study what analyzed more then 200 women before and after they died their hair an made the conclusion that when blonde women are more happy and confident.

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Although I am unable to access the full study mentioned in the article you linked due to a paywall, I did some research on google scholar and found a study that found that blondes do not have more fun. This study I am referencing had a different approach to this statement, as they observed a slide at a water park and the people that went down it, recording their hair color and their perceived level of enjoyment. I believe that the error in the "dyed hair" study is that there are several factors that could alter the person's enjoyment, such as whether or not they wanted to dye their hair, whether or not they have dyed their hair before, if they actually wanted to be blonde or rather a different color, and other psychological mechanisms. Blondes do not have more fun: A blinded crossover field study

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To an extent yes, according to the BBC (https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/blondes-might-have-more-fun-and-maybe-a-higher-iq). In an Ohio State study blondes are shown to typically have a higher IQ. Blonde women are usually more confident and found in positions of power in their career as well.

https://www.accessecon.com/Pubs/EB/2016/Volume36/EB-16-V36-I1-P42.pdf
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Good sources and like you said to an extent yes, it was a small-sized test group, but it was true.
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This concept is interesting to think about, but there is a lot wrong with this claim. Although the claim matches what the article is claiming, the article has a lot of things that could be improved, including some misinformation. They claim that there is "proof" blondes have more fun, but the article does not link the study or reference specific data that they are referring to when making this claim. The article says they surveyed 200 dyed blondes, but they should have considered natural blondes and explained how they have more fun than nonbleach blondes. The article includes a claim from Mark Sergeant, a researcher at Nottingham Trent University who allegedly conducted the study. He says that people's confidence elevates when coloring their hair and that they have specific mood or attitude changes. He makes this claim by referring to people who have dyed their hair, not blondes specifically, which is what the article claims. The end of the article states that "they plan on doing another study to find out the differences between natural blondes and bottle blondes," meaning they hadn't done any research involving natural blondes in an article about blondes having more fun. Overall, the article claims they have proof of how blondes have more fun, but they never cite any data or accurate information to support their claim with facts. The claim that blondes have more fun is subjective, and even with physical data leaning in favor of that claim, there is no concrete proof that blondes scientifically have more fun or a better quality of life than people with different hair colors.
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The claim that "blondes really do have more fun" while being a popular saying, isn't necessarily true in most cases. 

A study conducted by Nottingham Trent University found that women who dyed their hair blonde reported feeling more confident and adventurous. As comes with most, when people decide to dye their hair or change anything about their appearance. This suggests that the change in hair color might boost self-esteem and social behavior, potentially leading to more "fun" experiences. However, this is more about perception and self-confidence rather than an inherent trait linked to hair color.

On the other hand, societal perceptions play a significant role. Research indicates that blondes are often perceived as more outgoing and approachable, this perception can influence how others interact with them, possibly leading to more social opportunities and, consequently, more fun. However, it's essential to understand that these findings are based on subjective experiences and societal stereotypes. The idea that blondes have more fun is not a scientifically proven fact but rather a combination of self-perception and societal attitudes. While there is some evidence suggesting that blondes might feel more confident and be perceived as more sociable, the claim that they inherently have more fun is not definitively supported by scientific research. It's a mix of psychology and social dynamics rather than a universal truth.

Blondes really do have more fun, study shows (zmescience.com) Do Blondes Really Have More Fun? Investigating The Psychology of Ha... (ishonest.com)

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