: Warm tones with a higher concentration of pheomelanin.
: Blondness is caused by a low concentration of eumelanin (dark pigment) and a moderate level of pheomelanin (red/yellow pigment) [2]. blondness
: A unique blend containing enough red pigment to lean towards ginger. : Warm tones with a higher concentration of pheomelanin
The spectrum of blondness is vast, ranging from cool to warm tones: The spectrum of blondness is vast, ranging from
: Cool, silvery tones with very little yellow pigment.
: Research has identified specific genetic mutations responsible for blondness. For example, a single nucleotide change in the KITLG gene is associated with blonde hair in Europeans [3]. Interestingly, blonde hair in Solomon Islanders is caused by a completely different mutation in the TYRP1 gene [4].
: Some scientists suggest blondness evolved in Northern Europe due to sexual selection or as a byproduct of the need for higher Vitamin D absorption in low-light environments [5]. Cultural and Historical Significance