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Korean guys tend to have very straight hair that lends itself to spiky and shaggy styles. In 2009 the trends were messy bed-head styles and longer side-swept hipster looks that appear unkempt but require moderate to heavy maintenance and styling. Many Korean guys add streaks of color, like red or blue, to spice up an otherwise basic cut. Korean hair tends to be thick, which helps it to look attractive at many different lengths.
Today, traditional Korean hairstyles are most often seen on display in museums like the Korean Folk Village in Seoul, South Korea. Although contemporary Korean streets now feature modern, Western-style clothes and hairstyles, on special occasions like weddings, many Koreans prefer traditional hairstyles worn with traditional Korean clothing, or hanbok. LifeInKorea.com explains that "the Korean hanbok represents one of the most visible aspects of Korean culture," and hair is an important element in these outfits.
Korean hairstyles are gaining more notice due to South Korea's ever-present pop culture and soap operas. The styles that both men and women wear range from conservative cuts to outlandish layered banks. The prefered colors for those brave enough to dye their hair range from light brown to a dark red.
Asian hairstyles for men and women range from plainly adorned and neatly maintained to structured and edgy. Depending on the hair texture and age of the individual, there are many Japanese and Korean hairstyles that might be a good fit for several hair types. Oftentimes, it's the color and cut of the hair more than the style itself that defines how well a person can wear these Asian styles, which are popular for many age groups and ethnicities.
There are two basic Korean hairstyles: long with sideswept bangs and a short pixie cut. Korean stars such as Yoon Eun Hye prefer a textured pixie cut because it's pretty low-maintenance, but still feminine. Other actresses such as Choi Ji-woo prefer longer styles. Bangs are common for both men and women. Korean men typically keep the back of their hair short while the front is accentuated by long, layered bangs.
