As you walk down in Shibuya or Harajuku in Tokyo or some of the other large cities in parts of Asia, do not be surprised to see quite a few "blondes."  The fad has reached such high proportions that those women who think that they would look ridiculous as blondes have chosen to have either highlights or colored their hair some shade of brown.  However, when it comes to movie stars and idols (e.g. Cat Chang) many of them now change their hair colors as if it were just another accessory.

How come so many women are now trying to look like blondes?  While no one will never admit it openly, everyone is, of course fascinated by Caucasian bodies of both men and women. Asian men can do nothing much about their appearance other than using Armani suits that are popular in the West (since businesses in Asia still expect men to dress and look very conservative) but women have been not only more adventurous but also creative.  For example, nothing is more fascinating than to see an Asian woman in a traditional dress, with her hair dyed some shade of brown. 

During the last decade or so, styles of Asian women have become completely westernized and other than on special occasions, one rarely sees traditional clothing.   The transformation has been so remarkable that many non-Asian visitors to Asia  miss seeing the traditional dresses.  Many western men and women have admired the jet black hair of Asian women and have talked about it in almost poetic terms though that may no longer be possible.  (Related:  Hair straightening)

Does blonde hair make women prettier?

In last couple of years, women have gone one step farther and have chosen blonde or even red color for their hair.  First came the tanned skin look and with blonde hair, the combination is far more interesting.  The question that has been asked by non-Asian fashion experts is - Do Asian women look prettier with blonde hair?  MYNIPPON contacted several people and the consensus is that some women do look prettier in blonde hair since it is so unexpected.  Fashion experts encourage being different to create visual appeal and Asian women with blonde hair do stand out.  Those women that have a fairer skin color and a shapely body, are even sexier.

Traditionally, a large number of Asian women have considered Caucasian women as more attractive.  The general impression is that Caucasians are taller, have more proportionate bodies (especially larger chests and butts), and the blonde hair color makes them more attractive.  While something can be done about the height or breast size (cosmetic surgery, which appear to be a growing industry in many parts of Asia too), it is easy to change hair or skin color and that is the main reason for so many blonde look-alikes.  (Related:  Wigs)

What about all those people who think of Asian women as embodiments of oriental beauties with petite bodies, long dark hair, and yellowish skins?  Well, there are still a large number of women who look gorgeous as they are.  As one of the MYNIPPON member in Italy comments, "Well, any Asian girl looks beautiful!! It's just that they look even better with their natural black hair!"