Hime Cut

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2022.02.18Uncategorized

Hime Cut

The hime cut appears to date back to the “amasogi” shoulder-length hairstyle of the Heian period. When a woman turned 20, the hair around her ears was cut in a ceremony called “binsogi”. The combination of amasogi and binsogi produced the hime cut.

The ‘hime cut’ or ‘hime katto’ is a well-known Japanese hairstyle that combines blunt, cheek-length sidelocks and face-framing frontal fringes with long, straight hair. During the Heian Period of Japanese history, the noble women in the Imperial court used to grow out their hair while maintaining the bangs eyebrow-length and the sidelocks cheek-length. Being a privilege of Japanese imperial and royal families, it got famous as the ‘princess cut’ throughout the country as well as the rest of the world.

The hime cut is high maintenance for those without naturally straight hair, and requires frequent touch-ups on the sidelocks and front bangs in order to maintain its shape. Hair straightening is sometimes used to help with these problems as well as straightening irons and specially formulated shampoos for straight hair. Humidity is also cited as a problem with certain hair types, as the curling caused by excess humidity can change the shape of the hair.

The hime cut is also popular in South Korea, having been popularized by K-pop idols.

1. Classic Hime Cut

A traditional hime hair cut consists of a long straight bunch of hair along with two sidelocks lying up to the jawline and a straight fringe set across the forehead. As you can see, the frontal fringe stops right above the eyebrows while the long hair can go up to the waistline or even more.

2. Ultra-Black Hime

If you are a true hime lover, this ultra-black version of the hairstyle will certainly amaze you. The gleaming texture of the locks can amp up your glamor quotient quite easily. Moreover, the slightly inward shape of the fringe adds an extra zing to it.

3. Long Wavy Hime

Straight hair is a vital feature of a hime cut. But what about breaking the rule and going wavy while still maintaining all other characteristics of the princess cut? Check out this super casual style and get inspired! The messy fringe and the wispy long waves have made the style even more outstanding.

4. Hime Cut LoB

Hime-cut lovers can also go for a stylish long bob (LoB) to look absolutely brilliant. In fact, it is one of the most sought after hime cut hairstyles you can see around yourself. Just try to keep the ends of your locks a little curved in while maintaining the rest of the hair soft and slightly wavy.

5. Hime Cut Bob

Though long back tresses are the signature feature of a traditional hime cut, it pairs great with a trendy bob too. In this hairstyle, the side locks frame the face with the length of graduation in a fascinatingly beautiful way. However, a hime bob does not come with a frontal fringe.