Guys fancy blonde chicks Ready to dye your hair?

Scientists in Paris say men have a fetish for women with blonde hair and believe it's easier to seduce a fair-haired woman. iTALK does a quick desi search to see if the fair hair bug has bitten us yet?

It's not for nothing that a plastic doll, an American heiress rarely talked about for her intellect, and most porn stars are blonde. The dumb blonde stereotype is one that is part of popular-culture, and yet this is the category that men fantasize about.

In fact, a conference held by Sorbonne University in Paris, saw scientists conclude that men have a fetish for blondes and find them easier to seduce. Blonde hair is said to be an attribute of Venus, the Goddess of carnal love, whose hair is sometimes the final rampart against her modesty.

And if you think a blonde crop is a man magnet, don't rush to your hairstylist just yet. It's a colour that not everyone can carry off. Here's a guide to all you need to know before you decide to dunk your head in a vat of colour.

We asked the experts

Why can't we wear blonde when Beyonce can?

Aalim Hakim Hairstylist and propreitor, Hakim's Aalim salon
It's a misconception that only the fair-skinned can carry off blonde. When Beyonce, an African-American with dark skin can carry it, why not us? What matters is the confidence, and the way you dress. Ash blonde suits fair-skinned women, while copper or matte blonde suits the slightly darker lot.

How to maintain blonde hair: Visit your hair stylist regularly, for colour touch-ups since blonde fades fast, leaving you looking shabby.
Hot tip: A thin line divides the funky from the foolish. Opt for blonde only if you have the attitude and confidence to carry it off.

Go for streaks, not full head

Asif Rajan Proprietor of Asif the Salon
Blonde is not a colour that suits everyone. You need to be careful when you select a shade of blonde. Picku00a0 something that's not too wild or jazzy. Fair-skinned women and those who wear light make-up, can certainly opt for blonde. In case you are too fair, it might leave you looking pale.

Suggest:u00a0 Streaks of blonde is a cool and sexy option, rather than a full blonde crop. Women who work in a formal corporate setting, should avoid it completely.
How to maintain blonde hair: Go for hair spa treatments that strengthen your hair shafts.u00a0
HOT TIP: Don't colour your hair if it's rebonded or permed.

Model-turned-item girl-turned singer Yana Gupta has recently opted for a short, punk styled blonde hair do. Her hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani says it worked for her because Yana is of Czech origin, and naturally fair. "I wouldn't suggest it for my Indian clients. I don't think Indian Indian men have a blonde hair fetish. Indians need to get rid of their obsession with fair skin, before they get obsessed with fair hair."

Do guys dig blondes? 5 chicks speak their mind

Meghna Sharma, 26, Journalist with newspaper
If you are fair, blonde hair might look good. Otherwise, it's not likely to suit the Indian skin tone. Why imitate the West? I don't think the study holds true for Indian men. You should know what suits you, before you wear it.

Poornima Nair, 27, Staff Writer with magazine
Indians are obsessed with fair skin, so, women tend to go for blonde highlights. Men may be drawn towards blondes because it's associated with a sexy image, but you need the right attitude to carry a hairstyle.

Nicollete Sen, 29, PR Professional
It depends on how old you are. If you are 20 something, your guy will appreciate a chic and funky look. But for women over 30, a subtle look with highlights works better. It depends on individual perception.

Elizabeth, 23, Art photographer from the USA
Men dig blondes because it's associated with a fair skin-sexy figure-blue eyes package. Blonde hair wouldn't suit the Indian woman's face.

Aswathi K, 22, Information Systems student
Yes, men fantasise about blondes, also because they are stereotyped as dumb. But it's just that, a fantasy. Indian women are beautiful the way they are.