From Hershey to hime cut: The best Korean pop-inspired hair trends
Before you go for the summer chop, consider these K-Pop-approved hair trends
By
Ujjainee Roy |
Published 15.04.22, 03:01 PM
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See-through bangs: Trade your heavy bangs for a wispy/minimal fringe like Blackpink’s Kim Jennie (left) or StayC’s J. The baby bangs trend is a major hit with Korean stars since see-through bangs work with both, blunt fringe and really short, asymmetrical ends.
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Soft, blunt shag: This emerging summer trend is our favourite. The soft, low-key shag can add volume to fine hair and works for all lengths. You can opt for a balanced shoulder-length do like Squid Game star HoYeon Jung or go for a choppy styling like Mamamoo’s Wheein.
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Hime cut: Also known as the princess-cut, this unconventional do is the easiest way to look like Yumeko from Kakegurui. The high-low cut features cheek-length side layers with longer strands at the back. The Haim sisters explored this styling at the 2021 Grammys, while K-pop band Twice's Momo Hirai (right) picked a more wearable version of this cut.
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Chunky highlights: To be fair, this major Y2K colouring trend is on everyone’s radar and it’s not exclusive to South Korea. You can go for Yu-Bi’s hidden streaks or go for distinct blocky patterns like StayC’s Yoon.
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Hershey cut: The Hershey cut is a cross between a wolf cut and a regular layered do. It’s essentially a more wearable mullet. It’s effortless and low-maintenance because it doesn’t always need an immaculate blow-dry. Lee Joo Young and Girls' Generation’s Taeyeon opted for a sleek air-dried version.
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Milk tea brown: The ideal pick if you’re planning to go for blonde or platinum highlights sometime soon. Refer to the Ningningh or Blackpink member Jisoo’s dye jobs if you’re asking your colourist for this warm-toned do.
