Hush Cut
A soft Korean-style shag with face-framing layers and a wispy curtain fringe, falling around the jaw to the collarbone for an airy, lived-in shape.
Women Hairstyles
Hime Cut
Straight hair with blunt sidelocks and blunt bangs.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Hime Cut look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
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About the Hime Cut for Women
Who it suits
Best on dense, naturally straight hair that holds a sharp line. The blunt sidelocks frame oval and heart faces beautifully, while the cheekbone-length panels add width that softens longer faces. It demands a high maintenance appetite, since any wave fights the geometry.
How to ask for it
Ask for a straight-across fringe cut blunt at brow level, then two cheek-length sidelocks cut straight down to a hard horizontal line at the jaw. Keep the back length long and one-length. Request crisp 90-degree blunt edges on the front panels and a glassy, smooth finish with no internal layering.
Upkeep & styling
Trim the fringe and sidelocks every 3 to 4 weeks to keep the lines sharp. Daily flat-ironing and a smoothing serum are usually needed for the blunt geometric look.
Hime Cut — frequently asked questions
Does the hime cut work on wavy hair?
It can, but you will need to flat-iron the fringe and sidelocks daily. The style relies on perfectly straight, blunt panels, so natural wave or frizz will blur the signature geometric lines.
How do I grow out a hime cut?
The hardest part is the short sidelocks. Grow them to chin, then jaw, then blend them into face-framing layers. Expect six to twelve months before they merge fully into the longer length.
What face shape suits a hime cut?
Oval and heart shapes suit it best. The cheekbone-length sidelocks add width, so rounder faces may want to lengthen the side panels slightly to avoid emphasizing fullness.
Is the hime cut high maintenance?
Yes. The blunt fringe and sidelocks grow out quickly and need a trim roughly every three to four weeks, plus daily straightening to keep the panels flat and precise.
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Effortless Layers
This cut utilizes strategic interior layering to create an effortless, air-light wavy texture throughout the medium length. The ends are point-cut for a softer finish.