You don’t need to be a K-drama addict to know that Korean celebrities are slaying with their fashionable hairstyles. So if you’re craving for a hair transformation, look towards the Koreans for inspiration. From the classic two-block cut to the mullet, recreate the following Korean men hairstyles and you can be an oppa in Singapore too!
Short Oppa Hairstyles
Chestnut Hair
You can think of the chestnut hairstyle as a buzz cut, except cooler. As seen on Park Seo Joon in Itaewon Class, the chestnut hair has a slightly longer top and straight short fringe.
This hairstyle is suitable for our scorching weather and gives a clean yet manly appearance. Plus, it’s super easy to maintain – no styling involved! However, it might be slightly difficult to pull off.
Cropped Bangs
Who said bangs are only for ladies? Guys, you can rock the bangs look too – just like Hyun Bin did in the popular drama Crash Landing On You. To achieve the Hyun Bin’s military-style cut, go for a buzz cut but keep the top long (longer than a chestnut hairstyle). Then, trim your bangs such that it ends neatly above your brows for a youthful yet dashing hairstyle! This cut will complement guys with higher foreheads.
Messy Tapered Hair
Hesitant to go all out for a Korean boy band-like hairstyle? Perhaps this messy tapered hair can be your first step into K-style. As seen on the global heartthrob, Lee Seung Gi, in Vagabond, this messy tapered hair gives a sporty and slightly rugged look.
Sporting an overall tapered cut and a longer top with bangs, this hairstyle gives you volume on the top and achieves the I-woke-up-like-this look with minimal effort.
Mid-length Oppa hairstyles
Two-Block Cut with Bangs
Many of the popular Korean men hairstyles are built on the foundation of the two-block cut. A two-block cut usually refers to shaving both the back and sides of the head while leaving the top long to balance out the look.
This is the signature look of many Korean celebrities, including Kim Dong Hee from Extracurricular and Itaewon Class. The best part about this kind of hairstyle is the versatility to style it however you want. To achieve Kim Dong Hee’s look, we suggest using perming rods and perming lotion to curl the bangs slightly.
Comma Hair
To recreate Kim Soo Hyun’s comma hairstyle, some practice is needed. But fret not, it’s not too difficult and once you’ve mastered it, all it takes is just five minutes to get your hair in shape! Part your fringe in the middle and wrap one side around the CkeyiN Hot Air Round Barrel Hair Brush. Then, blast a hairdryer at it to set the curl. Repeat this on the other side and apply the Schwarzkopf Osis+ Hairspray to fix it in place.
Parted Bangs
The parted bangs hairstyle is another cut based on the two-block foundation, except that the top is intentionally left to be much thicker than usual. Use the Suavecito Strong Hold Pomade to part your hair in the middle, off-center or from the side – you can experiment with different partings to find one that suits you the most!
Long Oppa hairstyles
Mullet
Popular in the 80s, mullets are back in trend again and have taken the K-fashion scene by storm. Superstars like V from BTS and Lee Kwang Soo from Running Man have been loving their mullet looks.
If your hair appointment is long overdue and you’re left with shaggy long hair, perhaps the mullet will be a godsend cut for you. You can style the mullet in various ways – thick tousled hair on the crown and sides or a short fringe with long blunt cut strands running down the back of your neck. This oppa hairstyle is sure to make a fashion statement wherever you go!
Slick Back
You can use the Brylcreem Hair Gel Wet Look to style your locks in place. This just-got-out-of-the-shower look exudes a bad boy vibe and will look great even with a simple outfit like a plain T-shirt and a pair of ripped jeans.
Flowy Long Locks
As the length is quite long, be sure to apply some Ubersuave Matte Wax to keep the strands in place and avoid looking untidy. And when it gets hot (which is always in Singapore), simply tie your hair up into a man bun for a different getup!
Get inspired with K-fashion
Apart from oppa hairstyles, there’s more to explore when it comes to Korean fashion. To keep up with the ever-changing fashion trends, we suggest watching the latest K-dramas or checking out any new K-pop MVs. These avenues are the quickest and easiest way to find out what’s going to be the next popular look!
This article was first written by Shopee Singapore, and repurposed with permission by MiddleClass.
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