Korean haircuts: features, types, tips for selection and styling
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Almost half of the world's inhabitants are of Asian type. It is no coincidence that interest in Korean haircuts is growing among representatives of Slavic appearance.
Peculiarities
Classic Korean hairstyles go well with multi-layered asymmetric models. Men's Korean haircut attracts the attention of Europeans with torn strands and original styling. Textured models give the head some creative clutter. They contribute to a stylish and masculine look.
Korean haircuts are chosen by free and daring Asians, Europeans and residents of other continents.
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"Bob", "hedgehog", "chaos", "mohawk" - these are not all names that are extremely popular among Koreans. There are a huge number of types of hairstyles for guys, but they all belong to two types:
short or medium hair with an asymmetrical forelock;
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long strands of hair with straight straight bangs.
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Asymmetrical options work well for Europeans with an angular face. The second type of hairstyle is most in harmony with the oval face shape. Korean guys sometimes use fixatives to highlight some strands.
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Korean haircut for girls has a number of features. Europeans should consider that hairstyles are applicable to sleek, straight hair. It will be difficult for owners of curly hair to make a Korean styling model. The curls straightened with a special iron do not hold their shape for long. Getting curly again can ruin the look.
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Typically, Korean women have thick, thick hair, so blondes with thin, fluid strands will have to use powerful fixing agents.It will be necessary to return to the procedure during the day, since the peculiarities of the structure of the curls will not allow the hairstyle to last long.
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In Korea, accessories designed to decorate hairstyles are very popular. Hairpins, bows, beautiful elastic bands, ribbons, headbands can be seen on the strands of Korean beauties quite often.
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Korean style attracts the attention of modern European fashionistas. They like bright and catchy designs that are easy to style. The speed of implementation of the image without additional investment is a distinctive feature of Korean hairstyles.
Styling can be done with a regular hair dryer, curling iron, or a suitable hair care product.
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Views
Popular hairstyles of Korean women attract representatives of the whole world with their femininity, modesty and originality. The non-standard approach of Koreans to the mysterious image influenced the development of fashion in other countries.
Fashionable women's hairstyles are not complete without dyeing. Korean women most often choose tones that are close to their natural color: brown and chocolate shades. Chestnut and red colors are appreciated.
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Such details give special chic to Korean haircuts.
- Torn ends. They are most often created with a razor. The effect of unevenness and incompleteness contributes to the formation of the image of a bully. A slightly sloppy haircut is associated with a creative mess on the head. This hairstyle is popular among young people and middle-aged Koreans. With her clear lines and torn bangs, she began to attract men and women all over the world.
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- Shaved whiskey. The whiskey is shaved short with a machine, long strands remain on the top of the head. Usually a mohawk or a hedgehog is formed from them. The bristling scraps on the head imitate the thorns of a hedgehog. These hairstyles are in trend for guys and girls who want to stand out from the crowd. Self-expression is a kind of way to show oneself to the world, it is realized due to the bright coloring of the mohawk, curls of any size sticking out in different directions. Some punks shave both temples. Others boldly experiment by shaving one temple. To give the hair the desired shape, girls and guys use gel or wax. Fixation is done with varnish.
Highlighting the ends gives the look a special charm.
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- Asymmetry. With asymmetric hair shortening, special chic is achieved due to the obliquely cut bangs. The hairstyle is completed by unevenly trimmed curls around the entire head circumference. Korean guys prefer the "bob" model, which has an oblique forelock and asymmetrically cut strands. "Bob" does not require styling. Lightly coloring some parts of the hairstyle in lighter colors creates a unique look. The model goes well with a slim oval face. Athletic girls and guys prefer a double bob.
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- Long curls and thick bangs. A very common type of Korean hairstyle is elongated strands tied in a ponytail. Curls can fall freely along the spine. The silky black head looks very impressive.
Even thick bangs usually merge with the rest of the mass of the strands.
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How to choose?
Fashion trends in Korean hairstyles:
- slightly curly bangs and long, slightly curled hair add spontaneity, relaxedness and romance to the image;
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- medium to short hair is styled along the face, bangs are optional.
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- For blue-eyed blonde beauties of Slavic appearance, it is best to take a closer look at the first trend. To create a harmonious look, you need to choose the right clothes and make up the appropriate makeup.
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- Owners of an Asian appearance can safely take advantage of any of the existing Korean trends. Aggressive makeup is inappropriate, you can only slightly focus on the lips and give expressiveness to the eyes.
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The simple styling of Korean women looks great on any hair length.
For short hair
Many Korean women love custom short hairstyles, complementing them with flashy clothes and beautiful accessories. Korean fashionistas usually have short haircuts that are provocative. A ragged and layered model is often preferred. Impulsive girls are open to the world. This trait is reflected in the haircut.
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European fashionistas who prefer Korean styling will most likely need a light bouffant to give their hair the appropriate puffiness. Straighten the strands if necessary. Due to the lack of a specific dark pigment, not all owners of Slavic appearance manage to achieve the desired effect.
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An elongated bob is great for short hair. The hairstyle looks magnificent even for owners of thin and thin hair. The shortcomings of the wide face will be corrected. A good haircut for short strands is a "square".
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The tousled crown is ideal for young ladies with short hair. It is enough to ruffle your hair with your hands, and the hairstyle is ready.
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On average
Korean women prefer the “bob” and “bob” models for medium-length strands. Haircuts do not require much maintenance, they do not need styling. Any cascading haircuts are in harmony with any face shape, give the girl expressiveness and style.
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For long
Most Korean women prefer elongated curls that hang below the shoulders. Sometimes the strands reach the lumbar region. Asian women do not put them down, but sometimes they decorate with various accessories. Often, Korean girls do a straight parting on long hair, sometimes throwing an elongated bang to the side. The ends are simply trimmed without thinning. Naturally rich hair looks luxurious.
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Smooth straight strands in Korean women are much more common with large curls. Long curly curls are often decorated with torn or symmetrical bangs. The ends of the strands are cut with an uneven ragged ladder. She gives the hairstyle a special charm. Some girls prefer tight curls, others prefer soft curls. Sometimes curly long hair looks amazing without bangs.
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It has become fashionable to weave long braids for adult young ladies. There are many ways to weave braids. They are decorated with bows, hairpins, ribbons, beads.
Thick straight bangs go well with pigtails. The braid gives the image sophistication and individuality.
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A long tail, gathered at the back of the head, always remains in trend. You can diversify your hairstyle: curl the ends, make two ponytails from different sides, build a light bouffant on the top of your head, use all kinds of accessories. Some people prefer bangs, others do without them. The neatly styled ponytail is perfect for any event. It is very convenient in everyday life.
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Long strands gathered in a bun do not require a lot of styling time. Busy ladies often brush their hair upstairs, creating a neat bun, which is complemented by earrings, a necklace and a pretty dress. Some girls prefer two bundles. Such styling is indispensable for sports, fitness, dancing.
Hair does not go into the eyes, does not interfere with training.
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How to care and style?
Korean girls have sleek, shiny hair. They look well-groomed, shimmer in the sun. They are believed to be influenced by climate, food and lifestyle. The following expert advice can help Europeans achieve a similar effect.
- Pay attention to proper nutrition: Korean women eat a lot of rice and vegetables. Chips, sweets cause dry skin, dandruff and itching.
- You need to drink at least two liters of clean water during the day. It is the main moisturizer for the whole body, including hair.
- Eight hours of sleep is desirable. You should go to bed before midnight. It is best to go to bed at the same time.
- Before going to bed, the strands should be thoroughly dried.A damp head puts additional stress on the hair, which will later look like tow.
- In spring and autumn, a weakened body needs to be fed with vitamin complexes.
- Comb and massage brush must have natural bristles, otherwise there will be a possibility of damage to the hair structure.
- You need to seriously approach the choice of shampoo, balm and various hair products. In this case, the advice of a hairdresser will be appropriate.
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No special skills are required to form Korean styling. You can make them yourself. You need to be patient, show diligence and unleash your creativity.
The owner of thick hair can dry it with a hairdryer. Curly strands must be smoothed out with an iron. Next, make a straight parting and lay the bangs to one side. This styling is performed on hair that does not have torn ends.
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A hairstyle from wavy strands with asymmetrical ragged ends looks elegant. First, make a straight parting. Then each curl with a round comb is twisted inward, poured over with hot air from a hair dryer. The final result is fixed with varnish.
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Another light Korean styling option:
- hair is divided into two equal parts, parting is done in the center;
- if necessary, wavy curls are straightened;
- symmetrical ponytails are held together with elastic bands;
- applying a styling agent to the strands;
- the tails are twisted in turn into flagella;
- each tourniquet is fastened with a hairpin;
- straight bangs are fixed with varnish.
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Beautiful examples
Korean women prefer to decorate their wedding hairstyles with headbands, tiaras, ribbons, beads, beautiful hairpins and other decorative elements inlaid with pebbles.
It is very popular among Korean youth to dye all hair or individual strands in bright colors: green, blue, red, pink, purple shades. The girls are trying to copy the images of cartoon characters. For anime styling, straighten wavy curls. Oblique bangs are a necessary element of the model.
Short haircuts recreate the anime look very well using forelocks of a wide variety of shapes to achieve asymmetry.
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Master class from a Korean woman: how to make an anime hairstyle for every day, see the next video.