Blondes and the Beauty Premium: Does Hair Color Shape Women’s Paychecks?”

Do blondes really have more fun or just fatter paychecks? We dig into new research on the “beauty premium,” focusing on whether women with blonde hair actually earn more. Using fascinating data from a decades-long national survey, Leah explores why women’s physical appearance—especially hair color—may shape their income, career prospects, and even who they marry. Is being blonde an economic advantage, or does it feed into harmful stereotypes and workplace discrimination? What does this say about lasting beauty standards, bias, and double standards for women in professional life? Join us as we explore!

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