The character of Paulette Bonafonté from "Legally Blonde" does not have a specified hair color in the original novel or film.
Jennifer Coolidge, who portrays Paulette, is a natural brunette but wears a blonde wig for the role.
Blonde hair does not have legal implications in the state of Pennsylvania, where the film is set, or in any other state.
Hair color is not a protected characteristic under federal or state anti-discrimination laws.
The blue eyeshadow and bold lipstick look that Paulette often wears in the film is a nod to the beauty trends of the 1980s, a decade known for its experimental and colorful makeup.
In the "Bend and Snap" scene, where Paulette and Elle practice the famous move, they are actually performing a physical comedy bit that was popularized in the 1920s and 1930s by vaudeville and burlesque performers.
The Bend and Snap move is meant to distract and disarm men, making them more susceptible to suggestion.
It is based on the principle of misdirection, a technique used in magic and psychology.
The dog that Paulette owns in the film, Rufus, is a rescue dog that Jennifer Coolidge adopted in real life.
She named him after a character from the TV show "Golden Girls."
The iconic line "Do you think I could pull off bangs?" that Paulette says to Elle in the film is a reference to the trend of bangs (fringes) in the early 2000s, when the film was released.
The makeup look that Paulette wears in the film was created by the legendary makeup artist, Aldo Signorini, who also worked on movies such as "The Godfather" and "Rocky."
The hair salon that Paulette owns in the film, "The Hair Affair," is a play on words, as "hair" sounds like "heir," and "affair" implies a secret or illicit relationship.
It suggests that Paulette's salon is a place where women can feel empowered and confident.
The character of Paulette Bonafonté has become a cultural icon and a symbol of female friendship and solidarity.
Her sassiness, humor, and kindness have inspired many fans to embrace their own unique qualities and to support other women.