Korean Layered Haircut with a Heavy Bang Tutorial

by JATAI Academy, 12 Aug 2026

The Korean layered haircut has a distinct look. It's characterized by face framing layers and a heavy bang. This style has a classic look and feel. It's very pretty and feminine. This is one of those layered haircuts that give fullness but doesn't overpower the face. This layered Korean haircut is a common style women request in the salon so follow along with the video and transcript below.

Korean Layered Haircut Tutorial:

Welcome back to Jatai Academy. I'm Russell Mayes, Director of Content. Today we're studying different types of layering around the world. We're going to start in Korea.

A very popular style of layering in Korea is that it's not layered a lot in the back, but it's layered a lot around the face, and it really has a nice soft edge to it in the front. But because the back is not layered a lot, it keeps it really full and luxurious in this voluminous really pretty hair. But if you keep it layered around the front, it will keep it from overpowering the face.

And it has a real heavy bang that kind of separates it from the rest of the layering. So that's what we're going to study today. I'm going to show you how to section it, how to cut it, where to add the layering, and how to do a heavy bang. So let's get started.

Cutting the Length and Texturizing

We're going to start with the center part. We're going to separate from the occipital bone to the mastoid. And we're going to pin everything up out of the way. Now, I'm going to separate that section in half so I can deal with just a smaller amount of hair. I find that when I'm dealing with a razor, it's better to not try to overload the razor with working with the section that's too thick.

So, I'm using my Feather Plier Razor. This is a guardless razor. It gives me the most control and the sharpest blade and cleanest cut of any of my razor cutting tools.

So, I'm going to hold everything straight down. I'm going to slightly channel cut and then cut my length at the same time. This allows me to add a little bit of texture and control the length that I cut in one step without having to go through and cut my length and go back in and then texturize it. I can do it both at the same time.

Now, I'm not putting an extreme amount of texture into this. I'm probably just channel cutting the last inch or two. I don't want a whole lot of separation, but I do want a lot of softness. And the separation that I want, I want it to just be on the very tips. I'm not going real deep with my separation. Now, we're going to go up, take half of the section that we had pulled out because I feel like the hair is pretty thick here in the nape.

So now I'll take a center section, make sure her head is in the correct position, comb everything straight down, and follow my previously cut guide as closely as I can, trying to keep the same type of razor stroke that I was using before so that I can keep everything as consistent as possible.

When you first start cutting with the razor, it's best to start with a Feather Styling Razor because it has a guard. But eventually, you're going to graduate to a guardless razor like the Plier because it gives you a lot more control over exactly how much you want to take off and and where you're going to take that weight from.

Now I'm taking the rest of this flat section in the back of the head and using my previously cut guide to go through and do exactly the same thing I was doing before. Just a little bit of channel cutting and then cutting the length. Channel. Cut the length. Channel. Cut the length and so on as consistently as I can to make sure I get a nice even line across the back. Here we go. There's our last section. And I'm trying to be very patient and diligent with this because the razor you can't get all wild and crazy with.

Creating Separation at the Ends

Now I'm going to go in with my Jatai Osaka Scissor and I'm just going to blunten up just the very tips because I want the ends to separate a little bit and keep that softness. And by going through and blunting up the ends with the scissor, it keeps it from that diffused softness that I can get with a razor or that really extreme channeling to force it to separate.

So by doing this, this extra little step here, the hair will separate into little pieces without having to apply product. Now, we're going to go through and take a parallel section as I move up the head and comb everything straight down and follow my previously cut guide.

I have to make sure that she doesn't lift her head and end up making me graduate my section because she has a tendency of always looking up and holding her chin up high.

So, I want to keep her chin down a little bit so that I don't inadvertently start layering this section of hair because if she lifts her chin, I'm actually going to cut the top layer of the section a little bit shorter than the underneath layer and I'm going to start layering it. It's going to start flipping and shifting.

So, if I keep her chin down, that's going to slightly undercut that section. And since I'm going through with my soft texturizing, I want to make sure I minimize that flipping as much as possible. After I cut that section, I will go through with my Osaka scissor and just the same way I was doing before, blunt point cut the end of that section just to force those ends to separate.

That's looking pretty good. Keeping everything nice and point cut and blunt. Now, as we go up the rest of the head, I'm going to follow the same pattern I was doing before, except when I get to the ear.

Now, as I get to the side of the head, you notice how I'm having her turn her face to the left or to the right, depending on which side that I'm working on. So, that's going to allow this hair to be cut behind the shoulder and relieve some of that elevation that I would get if I was to try to elevate it and hold it over the shoulder.

If she's looking straight ahead, the shoulder's in the way. So, if I have her turn her head one way or the other, it gets the shoulder out of the way.

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Now, we're finishing off with our last section here. We've held everything down, followed our sections. When we get to the side, I have her turn her head all the way to the left or the right so that I get the shoulder out of the way and it allows me a cleaner cut.

Layering with Mohawk Sections

Now, I'm going to take a mohawk section right down the center of the head. I'm going to hold everything straight up towards the ceiling, 90 degrees from the head. I'm going to take my razor and very gently determine where I want my layering to start and cut from the front of the head going towards the back.

I find it a lot easier when I cut my layering to cut on the inside of my hand going towards my fingertips. It allows me a lot more control over the razor and I don't have to worry about pushing the hair into my hand. I can push it out.

So, we're just going to continue to hold everything straight up off the head. As I go into the back and I start curving around the back, I'm still going to over-direct this straight up, a little bit drawn back but still going up towards the ceiling. And then just finish everything off right through there.

By doing this, I layer the hair from the mastoid forward a lot more than I layer the hair in the back. You can see my guide length right through there. Go through and follow that. Take a nice even stroke. And as I get back past the quarter part where the mastoid is, I will start to elevate that forward, elevate that up and you'll see my finger angle change. So, I'm actually layering the hair in the back a lot less.

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Now, we're just going to finish off the whole right side of the head. Actually, this is actually the left side of the head. And do the same thing on the other. Here's our layering in the back.

Cutting the Heavy Bang

Now, let's go through and take our bang section. I'm going to take a section right in the center. This is going to be my shortest length. As I work on my heavy bang, I'm going to pull that forward, determine where I want it to hit. I want it to go right at the nose and then cut that blunt. I'm filleting that right across blunt. I'm not channeling this. I want to keep this solid but soft.

If I was to go through and channel it, I'm going to soften the whole edge up and it's not going to have the same kind of weight distribution. It's not going to hang separate like I want. Pulling everything forward, following on both sides, cutting from the inside out to create a little movement away from the face. That's my heavy bang.

Layering Around the Front

Now, I'm going to use that as my guide. Comb everything forward at a 45 degree angle and then blend from my short piece at the bang down to my long piece right there at the top of the ear.

If I want more Korean haircut layers around the front, instead of holding this down at a 45 degree angle towards the floor, I would pull it straight forward. If I wanted even more layering around the front, I would hold it at a 45 degree angle going up.

So, I would elevate it. The more that I elevate this section, I can still follow the same guidelines, but the more that I elevate that section, the more layering that I'm going to be putting around the face, the more it's going to exaggerate and the softer that it's going to be. I don't necessarily have to get softness only through thinning the hair out and over texturizing.

Styling with a Round Brush

Now, we're going to go through, run a round brush through it. Just get everything up off the scalp. Blow it smooth. Try to keep even tension from the root all the way out.

Now, here in the back, I don't want this hair to be real curly. So, I'll use a larger brush at the root and the mid-shaft, and then a smaller brush just on the ends. So, I get a little bit more movement on the bottom, but not so much internally.

Now, as I get around the front, using this larger section, because I don't want a whole lot of wave in this, I'm pulling it forward the exact same way that I cut it. I keep checking the heat on the hair so I don't get it too hot. And I keep stretching until I get everything perfectly glassy smooth. Just follow this same pattern as I finish all the other sections on the head until we get everything perfectly dry.

Korean Layered Cut Final Look

Here's our end result of this Korean layered hair cut. And I think that looks pretty good. We've got fullness in the back where she needs it to keep it luxurious and voluminous and full and really pretty, but then we don't want it overpowering the face. So, we have it really layered a lot from about the cheekbones down and a heavy solid bang. I think that that really adds to the look and I think it's very very iconic of a lot of really pretty K-pop girls hair where it's not layered a lot around the back but layered a lot around the front.

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14 Back to School Haircut Inspiration Ideas for Kids

by JATAI, 23 Aug 2023

When it comes to kid's hair, sometimes it's easy just to cut their hair at home if it's a simple trim. But sometimes having a professional do the work is necessary and maybe a fun splurge or even a back-to-school look. Without being over the top, here are some cute inspirational cuts for kids that set the tone for a fun, fresh look for the kiddos. Girls @halcyonsalonshelby What's more classic than some curls. This cutie looks ready for her first day back to school with her hair color and beautiful curls on point. It's not too short but not super long either. This is a great look for any little girl. @impactbeauty_byshay A simple bob is always in style. Sometimes a little girl just doesn't want to fuss with long hair. With a one length pretty bob that's curled at the end, this little girl is rockin' it. It's low maintenance, can be styled in various ways and shows off her youthful, feminine energy. @topnotchbeautycorner Adorable, trendy and cute. This little girl has got it going on in a stylish, fun way. The small details like the gold crown trinkets and gold coil around the braid make any little girl look and feel like a princess. @definitionssalonspa Say yes to the curtain bang. Simple curtain bangs that frame the face add some style and depth to long straight hair. Part the hair down the middle for curtain bangs or style them for a side swept bang with a side part to change it up. The curtain bang is versatile! @hairby_angelina_ine This little girl is beyond her years with this asymmetrical bob that is to die for. And with straight one length bangs, her look is sassy and fun. It's sure to catch a lot of adoring attention...from the parents. @balayagemary A heavy chunky bang is always super cute on little girls. They can somehow pull it off much better than adults. Why is that? Combine it with some waves and you've got a feminine, sweet look. It's easy to maintain and very versatile. @holykale.hair Is she growing up too fast? This little girl looks like she has an adult haircut. With a cute French bob, highlights and slight wave, she's letting everyone know she's the queen of trending hair. Maybe not easy to maintain, but it sure is cute! Boys @luiselbarber Doesn't he look sweet? This gentleman's...or should we say gentleboy's haircut is clean, classic and tidy. It's short on the sides with a little length on top and combed to the side. This little man is ready for school. @salonsuccess This little guy is just cool. While it's temporary, a little hair art shows off his creative side. This kid has great hair so having his hair very short on the sides but longer on top makes his look more edgy and stylish. It's a bit higher maintenance, but it's fun! @machitong Can we say mullet? It's not for every little boy, but they sure look cute with one, much cuter than adult males. This kind of cut looks best when the hair is naturally a bit textured. He's pulls it off well. @xv.josh How cute is this little boy? That smile is adorable and the precise and clean lines of his haircut are on point. The extra design at the top just set this hairstyle off. A bit high maintenance, but it's mainly just the outlining that needs regular attention. @hairbiz.withizz Scroll through all the images and you'll see this haircut is more than it seems. At first it looks like a pompadour, but when you look at the back, it's a whole other story. This look works well on a boy with a great head of hair. It's edgy, relatively easy to maintain and stylish. @a1errthing This little boy looks so happy and he should be! This haircut fits him perfectly. It's clean and stylish at the same time. He definitely looks school ready with his perfectly razored outlined hairline and simple hair design in the back. @hairbyscheila For a more tidy, classy look, try a side hard part. It's easy for any barber to create with a razor and it gives an extra pop to any boy's hairstyle. Comb the top of the hair to the opposite direction of the part and use a little product. He's ready to go!

The Evolution of Hairstyles Throughout the Decades

by JATAI, 16 Aug 2023

Hairstyles have always been a significant aspect of human culture, reflecting the trends, values, and social norms of different eras. Let's explore the history and evolution of hairstyles over the decades: 1920s The Roaring Twenties introduced a major shift in women's hairstyles. The iconic bob haircut became popular, characterized by short, straight hair that was often worn with a side parting. This style symbolized women's liberation and a break from traditional gender roles. 1930s The 1930s saw a transition from the boyish bob to more feminine and glamorous looks. Soft waves and curls were fashionable, and women often used hot rollers or pin curls to achieve the desired effect. The Hollywood influence played a significant role in popularizing these glamorous hairstyles. The most popular look was the Hollywood wave which has continued to be a popular look in the 2020s. 1940s The World War II era influenced hairstyles as practicality and functionality became essential. Victory rolls were popular among women, involving rolling and pinning sections of hair to create a prominent wave at the front. Shorter, cropped hairstyles were also prevalent due to the practicality of working women. The victory roll is a popular hairstyles for pinup girls of today. 1950s The 1950s embraced femininity and elegance. Women's hairstyles often featured voluminous curls, poodle cuts, and the iconic bouffant. The advent of hair spray helped maintain these elaborate styles. Men's hair was often slicked back or styled into a pompadour. 1960s The 1960s brought about a revolution in hairstyles, influenced by the counterculture movements and the rise of British pop culture. Women started to experiment with shorter haircuts like the pixie cut and the mod bob. The beehive hairstyle, popularized by icons like Audrey Hepburn, was also a notable trend. 1970s The 1970s showcased diverse hairstyles influenced by the hippie movement and disco culture. Women embraced long, flowing hair, often with center parts. The Afro hairstyle gained popularity among African-Americans as a symbol of pride and identity. Men's hairstyles became more relaxed, with longer hair, shaggy cuts and facial hair. 1980s The 1980s were characterized by bold and dramatic hairstyles. Big hair was in, with women teasing their hair to achieve volume and using copious amounts of hairspray. Perms, mullets, and feathered hairstyles were all the rage. Men also sported voluminous hairstyles, including the famous "mullet" style. 1990s The 1990s witnessed a more casual and grunge-inspired approach to hairstyles. The "Rachel" haircut, popularized by Jennifer Aniston's character on the TV show "Friends," became incredibly trendy. Short, pixie cuts also gained popularity among women. Men's hairstyles ranged from long, unkempt looks to shorter, textured styles. 2000s The turn of the millennium brought a mix of hairstyles. Straight, sleek hair became fashionable, often achieved through the use of straightening irons. Emo and scene subcultures popularized asymmetrical cuts, choppy layers, and bold colors. Men's hairstyles varied from buzz cuts to spiky hair. 2010s The 2010s embraced a diverse range of hairstyles. The ombre trend gained popularity, with hair transitioning from dark to light colors. Buns, braids, and top knots became go-to styles for women. Men's hairstyles incorporated undercuts, fades, and more intricate beard grooming. 2020s And finally, we reach the modern day hairstyles. The 2020s have seen a diverse range of popular hair trends. These trends reflect a blend of past styles with contemporary influences and individual expression. These types of cuts and looks have all been popularized so far. Natural Textures There has been a growing emphasis on embracing natural hair textures and celebrating diversity. People with curly and wavy hair have been encouraged to let their natural textures shine, leading to the popularity of hairstyles like the curly afro, twist-outs, and braid-outs. Bob and Lob Haircuts The bob and lob (long bob) haircuts have remained popular in the 2020s. These versatile styles can be customized to suit different face shapes and hair textures. The blunt bob, textured bob, and asymmetrical lob have been particularly trendy. Pixie Cuts Short pixie cuts have made a comeback in the 2020s, offering a bold and chic look. This style allows for low-maintenance haircare routines and can be customized with different textures and lengths to suit individual preferences. Curtain Bangs Curtain bangs, also known as Bardot bangs or '70s bangs, have gained popularity. This style features long, face-framing bangs that are parted in the middle, creating a soft and romantic look. Curtain bangs can be paired with various hairstyles, from long waves to updos. Shag Haircuts The shag haircut, inspired by the '70s, has been a popular choice in the 2020s. This layered cut adds texture and movement to the hair, often with feathered or choppy ends and best achieved with a razor. The modern shag offers a versatile and effortlessly cool aesthetic. Balayage and Face-Framing Highlights Balayage, a technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, has continued to be a sought-after trend in the 2020s. Face-framing highlights, where lighter tones are strategically placed around the face, have also gained popularity as they can brighten and accentuate facial features. Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Styles With increasing environmental awareness and thanks to the pandemic, sustainable and low-maintenance hairstyles have become popular. Effortless, air-dried looks, minimalist haircuts, and styles that require minimal product usage have gained traction. This trend aligns with the desire for a more eco-friendly and time-efficient approach to haircare. Throughout the generations, hairstyles have changed dramatically. Every generation has been characterized by different looks and styles. As people continue to express their creativity with their hair, as new products are developed and as social and political climates change, these all influence how we decide to express ourselves through our personal styles. While some trends have lasted for decades, others have come and gone. Who knows what the rest of the 2020s or 2030s will bring. Whatever it is, we're sure it's going to be memorable.

Bobs, Bobs and More Bobs: The Trend of 2023

by JATAI, 24 May 2023

It seems 2023 is starting off with some fun looks. After a couple years of shagadelic haircuts and mullety styles, the trending looks are taking a more classic approach these days. While shags and mullets may have had their run, the bob is turning out to take centerfold. The great thing about a bob is that it's so versatile. There are many ways to cut and style a bob to match a personality or persona. Bobs can be long or short, blunt or textured, curled or straight with or without bangs. The creative possibilities are endless! Let's look at 10 popular bob styles that get the most love. The Graduated Bob The graduated bob is a type of bob with stacked layers in the back with longer strands in the front. The back of the hair tends to be more curved instead of a hard angle. It is it a difficult haircut to achieve but it looks great when done right. It's a very common and popular short haircut. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor. A-Line Bob Alternatively, the A-Line haircut refers to the perimeter of the haircut. It is the same as a graduated bob in that the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front. However, it does not have the stacking of layers in the back. And the front is usually more pointed than a graduated bob. Asymmetrical Bob This type of bob's distinct characteristic is that one side in front is longer than the other. It can have layers or no layers and it can be stacked or not stacked in the back. There are different renditions of an asymmetrical bob, but it's usually a style for someone who wants a little edge to their bob style. French Bob The French bob is a classic bob hairstyle characterized by very short hair, either at the chin line or above. Sometimes it's paired with short bangs too. Think of the movie Amelie and you'll know what this looks like. It usually has lots of layers and texture for a choppy look. For the extra texture, a razor works well. Italian Bob Similar to a French Bob, the Italian bob is slightly longer, usually grazing the chin or below but above the shoulders. It's sophisticated and elegant and has a blunt straight edge. The Italian bob carries weight at the bottom with a lot of volume. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor...or both at the same time. Lob Lob stands for 'long bob' so the hair generally skims the shoulders or goes slightly past it. This is a popular look in modern times as it gives a happy medium between having short and long hair. When curled it can look shorter and resemble a traditional bob, but when straightened it can look more like medium length hair. Straight Bob A classic, simple no frills bob is the straight bob. With no layers, no texture, no curls or stacking, this look is very basic. It can be cut with bangs if desired, but the general look is one of sleek sophistication. The look is completely symmetrical and lays flat against the head. It can look quite sultry and sexy if done right. Layered Bob This style is also known as a textured bob. Simply stated, this type of bob has more body and movement to give volume. While the straight bob has no layers or volume, the layered bob is all about the extra lift. The extra texture is often achieved by using a razor. Curly Bob With even more texture is the curly bob. The curly bob is full of bounce and volume. It could be layered but it doesn't have to be. This bob is fun and full of life and energy. The curls could be natural or intentionally made with a curling iron or curling tool. The curls can be tight and small or big and loose. There are so many ways a curly bob can look! Modern Bob The modern bob is so 2023. It's what has been trending for bobs in the last few years. And it's THIS bob. While it won't last forever, it is the 'it' style as of late. The modern bob is characterized as casual, cool, soft and feminine. It usually has a slight curl in there and a little volume. It's a simple yet stylish bob that's attractive and eye catching. It's no wonder the modern bob has become so popular. So that's it! 10 bob hairstyles for 2023. Although most of these bobs have been around for many many years, it just goes to show how classic the bob really is. It will never go out of style and there will always be new innovative ways to cut and style a bob. Here's to short hair in 2023. Hair Trends, Women

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Korean Layered Haircut with a Heavy Bang Tutorial