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In 2001, they started talking about Blonde Day, and soon this holiday became popular in many countries. The brunettes felt left out. Soon another holiday appeared, this time in honor of the dark-haired young ladies.
When is Brunette Day?
World Brunette Day is celebrated every year. 28 May.
history of the holiday
The origin of this day is shrouded in mystery. It is not known who and when proposed to celebrate this day. Presumably, it was established as a response to Blonde Day and arose after it, in the second half of the XNUMXs. At the same time, Brunette Day does not have such an ideological basis and is not associated with the struggle for equality.
Holiday traditions
The holiday appeared by analogy with the Day of Blondes and has many common features. Contests and flash mobs are also held on this day. The Day of Brunettes is especially loved by various companies and serves as the basis for promotions in shops, clubs and beauty salons.
Interesting facts about brunettes
- The word “brunette” comes from the French “brunette” – a diminutive version of the word “brun” – “brown”.
- Most people on the planet have dark hair.
- The dark hair gene is dominant.
- The pigment eumelanin is responsible for the black color.
- Dark hair looks stronger and lush. That is why in advertisements for shampoos and styling products, brunettes and brunettes are more often removed.
- Good news for brunettes: dark-haired people turn gray more slowly. Silver pigment on dark hair stands out longer.
- Often, the owners of a certain hair color are credited with any character traits. Brunettes are called sensible, serious, smart, temperamental and passionate.
- Brunettes are credited with a tendency to deep inner experiences. They are thought to be more likely to suffer from depression.
- Most often, brunettes are owners of brown eyes. The combination of natural dark hair color with violet eye color is the rarest. This is a genetic mutation and is called the “origin of Alexandria”.
Legendary brunettes
Vivien Leigh
05.11.1911 – 08.07.1967
British actress best known for her roles as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind and Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire. She won two Oscars for them. Vivien also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hedy Lamarr
09.11.1914 – 19.01.2000
Beautiful woman, famous actress of the 1930s-1940s and inventor. In 1942, together with friend George Antheil, she patented the “Secret Communication System”, which became the basis for the development of mobile and satellite communications.
Ava Gardner
24.12.1922 – 25.01.1990
Hollywood star of the 1940s and 1950s, one of the most beautiful actresses of the XNUMXth century and wife of Frank Sinatra.
Audrey Hepburn
04.05.1929 – 20.12.1993
Legendary actress, recognized icon of the film industry and style. Her career peaked during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Princess Anne in Roman Holiday, Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Sabrina in the film of the same name are famous images of Audrey.
Gina Lollobrigida
04.07.1927
Italian actress, owner of a nominal star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. She is remembered for her roles in the films Fanfan Tulip and Notre Dame Cathedral in the 1950s.
Elizabeth Taylor
27.02.1932 – 23.03.2011
“Queen of Hollywood”, three times awarded the “Oscar”. The first actress, whose fee was a million dollars – for the role of Cleopatra. Tapes with the participation of Elizabeth Taylor have become cult.
Sophia Loren
20.09.1934
Legendary Italian actress and model, winner of honorary awards at the Cannes, Venice, Moscow and Berlin festivals, Oscar and Golden Globe awards.
The most famous heroines are brunettes
Celebrate Brunette Day by devoting an evening to a book or movie with a dark-haired protagonist. We offer our selection of bright brunettes.
Esmeralda
Gypsy beauty, heroine of Victor Hugo’s novel Notre Dame de Paris. The novel was not only filmed several times, but ballet, opera and musical were staged based on it.
Scarlett O’Hara
The heroine of Gone with the Wind is a contradictory, but spectacular and bright lady, and the adaptation of the novel is an example of the best Hollywood films.
Jessica Jones
The famous comic book heroine, whose image in the series of the same name was embodied by Krysten Ritter. Three seasons of the show about a former superheroine, and now the owner of a detective agency, have been released.
Max Black
The sharp-tongued waitress from the sitcom XNUMX Broke Girls is a person who will find a way out of any situation.
Lara Croft
The heroine of the famous line of games in the film adaptations was played by brunettes Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.