Even More Questions

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This'll be real quick and short.

Which would be the correct way?

I was a ten-year-old.

or:

I was a ten year old.

I think I've seen this done both ways and I don't know which way is grammatically correct.

And then,

Is it blonde or blond? I've also seen both before. What's the difference? If there isn't any which one should I use in my writing?

All answers welcome! Thanks in advanced!

peace.love.happiness.

~ J