Which Blonde Should You Try?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which Blonde Should You Try?
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About This Quiz

So you want to go blonde. But what shade? If you think blonde is blonde, you couldn't be more wrong. Maybe you have an inner bombshell and Marilyn Monroe's signature platinum is just the thing to bring it out. More of a beachy California girl? Say hello to Margot Robbie's warmer, sunnier shade. Then there's Jennifer Aniston's iconic dirty blonde. Save for golden highlights it's practically brown. Now you see what we're talking about. Picking your shade shouldn't be taken lightly. 

It isn't exclusively about the vibe you want to achieve. You'll also want to factor in some more practical aspects: your skin tone, base hair color and lifestyle. Golden blonde, for example, looks incredible with sun-kissed skin tones while platinum pops against cooler tones. The darker your natural hair shade, the longer it may take to attain your dream hue. It isn't uncommon for colorists to recommend a slow transition that takes a few salon visits. And as you'd imagine, platinum blonde takes more upkeep than dirty blonde. Root touch-ups are a platinum blonde's best friend.

So are you ready to find out if blondes really do have more fun? Let's get into and find the shade that's meant for you.  


Question 1
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If you could pick up and move today, which city would you choose?
New York City
Atlanta
Seattle
Malibu
Question 2
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How often do you dye your hair?
Every month
Every six weeks
Practically never
A few times a year
Question 3
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In one word, how would others describe you?
Fearless
Sweet
Busy
Confident

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Question 4
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Which celebrity's photo are you showing to your hair colorist for inspiration?
Lady Gaga
Nicole Kidman
Cameron Diaz
Reese Witherspoon
Question 5
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Tonight's date night! What are you wearing?
Cocktail dress and statement heels
Floral sundress with strappy sandals
Jeans and your favorite sweater
Miniskirt and off-the-shoulder top
Question 6
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How would you describe your skin tone?
Cool as snow
Light with freckles
Olive or tannish
Warm and golden

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Question 7
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What kind of people are in your squad?
Adventurous
Kind
Unpretentious
Bubbly
Question 8
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You're indulging in a little "me" time at the nail salon. What manicure color is so you?
Cherry red
Soft pink
Something that won't show chips
Barbie pink
Question 9
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Which of these golden animals reflects your inner spirit?
American goldfinch
Clouded sulphur butterfly
Goldfish
Golden retriever

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Question 10
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How long is your hair right now?
Very short
Super long
Medium-length
Short
Question 11
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Your colorist asks if you'd like to add highlights or lowlights. What do you say?
Highlights, please!
No, thanks.
Sure, lowlights.
I'll take both.
Question 12
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Your sweetheart surprises you with your dream vacation. Where are they whisking you away to?
Rome
Maui
Amsterdam
Tokyo

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Question 13
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Which of these hair salon treatments would you love to try?
Hot oil treatment
Keratin treatment
Scalp treatment
Glossing treatment
Question 14
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What's your ideal weekend look like?
Attending the latest gallery opening
Barbecuing by the lake with friends
Finally getting some time to read
Shopping and brunching with the girls
Question 15
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How much time are you willing to spend on your hair every morning?
Over 30 minutes
5 minutes
Nothing
15 minutes

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Question 16 NEW
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What's your natural hair color?
Blonde
Red
Dark brown
Light brown
Question 17
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Which of these hairstyles spells "night out?"
Lots of volume
Messy bun
Low ponytail
Beach waves
Question 18
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Your inner essence is similar to which of these Bath and Body Works fragrances?
French lavender and honey
Desert wildflower
Cucumber melon
Almond blossom

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Question 19
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When doing your makeup, what feature do you highlight?
My lips
My eyes
I don't wear makeup.
My cheeks
Question 20
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You're feeling like it's time for a new look. What fresh haircut do you pick?
Pixie
Long layers
Choppy bob
Lob
Question 21
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What's your face shape?
Square
Round
Oval
Heart

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Question 22
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We all have those days when our hair just won't behave. What's the most common issue you have?
Dandruff
Grease
Split ends
Frizz
Question 23
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Your sense of style matches which vibe?
Glam
Preppy
Casual
Flirty
Question 24
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Which of these hair products could you not live without?
Pomade
Hair mousse
Dry shampoo
Sea salt spray

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Question 25
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Would you consider yourself a high-maintenance person?
Absolutely
Eh, I have my days.
No, not really
Maybe ...
Question 26
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What's your hair dye philosophy?
Only trust a high-end salon.
No preference between home or salon
At home is just fine.
Any salon works
Question 27
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Are you the leader or the follower in your social circle?
Leader
Follower
No idea
A bit of both

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Question 28
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Do you like to take beauty or fashion risks?
Naturally
Occasionally
Nope, not interested
Sure
Question 29
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What's your hair texture?
Straight
Curly
Kinky
Wavy
Question 30
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And now the age-old question, do you think blondes really do have more fun?
Absolutely
It depends on the person.
Nope
Maybe a little

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