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30/01/2025
he Melanesian people, native to the South Pacific islands, are the only ethnic group known to naturally possess both dark skin and blonde hair. This unique blonde trait results from a specific genetic mutation, TYRP1, which is distinct from the gene responsible for blonde hair in Europeans. The trait is most commonly found in populations from the Solomon Islands within Melanesia.
Studies have shown that the blonde hair among Melanesians is not due to intermixing with European populations. It is an inherent feature of the Melanesian people, particularly those from the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. The blonde hair is typically seen in children and often darkens as they grow older. This rare characteristic is a natural part of their genetic heritage and developed long before any contact with other populations. Melanesians are considered one of the most genetically diverse groups in the world, and their unique genetic traits contribute to the diversity of human evolution.
