When it comes to hair hues, South Korea takes it to the next level. From work-appropriate brassy browns to statement pastels, check out just how far you can push it.
When it comes to hair hues, South Korea takes it to the next level. From work-appropriate brassy browns to statement pastels, check out just how far you can push it.
Copping out
Level: Beginner. Don’t think of copper as a head of bright red – think a subtler mix of red and brown. We love that it’s a step away from the usual flat browns, yet understated enough for work.
Dip it low
Level: Intermediate. Make a statement with a dip-dyed ombre effect in various colour combinations. It can be a relatively low maintenance colour to have if you go for a dark-to-light gradient like the Wonder Girls’ Ye Eun, so you won’t have to worry about outgrown roots.
A touch of royalty
Level: Intermediate. Rose gold and pinkish hues are the latest colours to hit K-Town. They’re a softer, more feminine look (compared to the platinum blonde) and give you an ethereal vibe.
50 shades of bronde
Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Too scared to go blonde yet bored with brown? That’s where bronde comes in. The amber tones warm up those with fair skin like the Wonder Girls’ Sunmi. Otherwise, try strips of highlights like Sunmi’s group mate, Yubin. For those looking to get out of a colour rut, this relatively low maintenance, on-trend hair colour is definitely worth a try.
Blonde ambition
Level: Advanced. The K-Pop scene has made blonde hair a lot less scary to try out. There are plenty of blonde hues to choose from, from the darker tones seen on CL to the silvery tones seen on Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon.
Bold and beautiful
Level: Advanced. This look’s not for the fainthearted or lazy. Bright and bold, and pastel colours are by far the most difficult to achieve and maintain. Besides having to spend hours in the salon, you also need to consistently keep the colours fresh. But this is a sure-fire way to getting attention 24/7.
