The secret to every Korean celebrity's picture-perfect hair isn't all that different from an average person's. It's all in the cut and color, and K-stars and their stylists know exactly which pairings will always work to their advantage. Because we've already discussed their go-to hair colors, let's break down an equally critical part of that effortless look: their haircut.
Below, we break down 10 of the most popular haircuts we've spotted on K-drama and K-pop stars, and why they could be perfect for you, too!
Most Popular Korean Haircuts for Women
1. Long layered cut
2. Layered cut with bangs
Actresses and K-pop idols add various types of fringes to their long strands to create more dimension to a layered cut. Long side bangs or curtain bangs work wonders for framing round faces and giving the illusion of fuller locks when styled in waves. If you have a wide forehead or want a smaller-looking mug, a wispy fringe cut below the brows is always flattering!
3. Waist-length cut with blunt bangs
4. Layered cut with blunt bangs
For those of you with a small face, the typical long hair and long bangs combo could feel like a tad too much coverage. The way around this is to opt for high-contrast layers that'll shave off some weight and frame your face at once, and for your fringe, try cropped bangs cut right above your eyebrows—just like how Kim Da Mi did in Itaewon Class!
5. Layered mid-length cut
Like us in the tropics, mid-length haircuts are favored by K-stars during the warmer months. It's perfect for thick hair, too, because it's just way lighter than sporting longer tresses. What's more, a layered chest-length style with a fringe is also how many actresses smoothly transition to their long locks after cutting their hair short for a role!
6. Hershey cut
If Hollywood stars have the shag cut, K-celebs have the Hershey cut. The two aren't that different, actually, with both focusing on lots of layers for texture. If anything, the Hershey often includes a full fringe or some side bangs. It's actually like a beginner-friendly mullet and wolf cut in Korea, which you'll see on everyone from Itaewon Class' Lee Joo Young, K-pop stars Taeyeon of Girls' Generation and Wendy of Red Velvet, as well as Korean model Sora Choi.
7. Blunt lob
Blunt lobs are the best for a dramatic change that's simple yet chic. It's the perfect option if you love wearing your hair down without complicated styling (or any styling at all) but still want a polished vibe. To give it some extra oomph, wear it with a clean center or side part or add a flattering fringe type for your face shape.
8. Blunt bob
If you want to go shorter than a lob, you can't go wrong with a blunt bob. Choosing between a chin-length or a jaw cut depends on your features: For example, chin-length bobs suit square-shaped faces because they can accentuate a strong jawline and give the look of a longer chin. Meanwhile, those with round or heart-shaped faces would suit bobs that are cut slightly below the jaw to make the area appear more defined and angular.
9. Layered jaw-length bob
10. Round chin-length bob
