"blonde"

Hi,

Does "blonde" always refer to a woman when people use it to describe a person with hair in that color? thank you in advance!

It's uncommon to refer to a man that way.

If you do, technically the word should be spelled 'blond'. But, as I said, it's uncommon.

Clive

Hi, Clive

Perhaps, fair-haired boy/man will do the job ?

Thanks !

I like to make the distinction: blond(e).

But here's something odd. I find it perfectly natural to say, "he is blond", but I wouldn't say "he is a blond, as I would with a female.

I use 'fair' when talking about complexion, but also with 'boy' (not 'man').

Note: I have not learned any of this. It's just how I think I've seen or heard it used.

Philip I find it perfectly natural to say, "he is blond", but I wouldn't say "he is a blond, as I would with a female.

Same here.

CJ