Dirty blonde falls between light brown and dark blonde, a transition shade that might be mixed.

Hair Color Spectrum

'Dirty' refers to the darker tinges, not to actual dirtiness or cleanliness of the hair.

Not Always Dirty

The term is widely accepted and used in modern language, especially in fashion and beauty contexts.

'Dirty blonde' can describe someone's hair color to provide a visual detail in narration.

Using 'dirty blonde' suggests a natural color that might be resistant to hair dyeing.

The term is casual and mostly used in everyday conversation or fashion/beauty content.