Hong Kong Hair style

Indigoman · September 23rd, 2006, 08:54 PM

I've noticed in the recent years that the "Asian hair style" has become increasingy popular with youths in Japan, Korea, mainland China, and HK for males. The style seems to be popularized by celebs and singers.

I've just got one question, how do you get your to look like that??
Using regular gel with get you the typical "wet and shiny" but the "asian" style tends to be more soft, dry, and flows more naturally. Anyone know how its done?? Do you use a special kind of gel or hairspray or something like that or if you need to get it done professionally by salons? It would be much appreciated.

Examples from HK celebs:

Leo Ku

Lee Hacken

Jay Chou

superchan7 · September 23rd, 2006, 11:06 PM

Hehe. Jay Chou is from Taiwan, not Hong Kong. But to get your hair to look like that requires a lot of time and a ridiculous (for normal people) amount of money spent at the stylist studio every day.

The hair is perfected just for one event or photo shoot. I don't think it can stay like that for very long.

That's all I know. Please add clarifications/corrections!

Skybean · September 23rd, 2006, 11:36 PM

I guess this is achievable using gel.

Put gel in hand.
Take hand and put on head.
Move your hand rapidly in random directions.
Done.

***Saigoneseguy*** · September 24th, 2006, 12:10 AM

Are those HK style? Most of HKers i know have a manga hairstyle, which is wet and spiky

***hkskyline*** · September 24th, 2006, 04:10 AM

I see a long of longer hair on guys' heads these days.

trueapprentice · September 24th, 2006, 04:28 AM

u use styling clay rather than shiny gel, and a stylist if u can afford one too

sfgadv02 · September 25th, 2006, 03:27 AM

Hehe...yup, we use clay now instead of gel.....which to me looks more natural when using clay. :p

spicytimothy · September 26th, 2006, 02:50 AM

i freaking HATE HK hair... they're just copies of Japanese ones... they look absolutely horrid...

but then again it's just my opinion... :-/

zergcerebrates · September 26th, 2006, 03:29 AM

Well my hair is similar to that where the hair goes from left to right and spiked up on certain areas mid length on the back and short on the left side. Well first thing is you need to go to hair salons to achieve that in HK its cheap to get those styles but here in Los Angeles I have to go to those trendy HK hair salons because they know what I'm talking about and it cost me US$45. After that all you need is hair putty, that looks just like clay. Rub it onto your hands and spread it gently on the top layer of your hair after distributing the clay all over your hair then move it to the direction you want. Then put some more putty mix with very little gel on your fingertips and pull it to the direction you want your hair facing to create the mid spike effect..TADA!

***WANCH*** · September 26th, 2006, 05:01 AM

That's the trend for most HK Chinese. But for us minorities, it's different

***hkskyline*** · September 26th, 2006, 07:05 AM

Yes, many Asian styles follow Japanese trends.

***WANCH*** · September 26th, 2006, 10:36 AM

These kinds of hairstyles ain't that bad but I hate it when they dye their hair with another colour

Magic Night · September 29th, 2006, 03:20 AM

I prefer using wax, kinda holds better than mud and I can shape my hair any time too unlike gel.

***hkskyline*** · September 29th, 2006, 06:48 PM

Just blow dry it well after showering and it will be easy to shape with gel. It's been working wonders for me this week .. a new style every day.

***WANCH*** · October 3rd, 2006, 09:18 AM

I prefer mine semi shaved like at least 2-3 inches. At least I don't have to use those gels or wax

ricz · October 3rd, 2006, 10:22 AM

use clay/mud
pretty easy to do as long as ur had the right haircut

***WANCH*** · October 6th, 2006, 05:33 AM

We've seen too much male hairstyle, how about the ladies

My favorite is still the conversative long flowing hairstyle just like most women that I see in Central. But some youths sport the messy mop style.

***hkskyline*** · October 9th, 2006, 06:33 AM

Ladies' hairstyles vary much more than the men, which makes sense since they have much more volume to go with. That's why it costs more for ladies to get a hair cut at the salon than men.

Maggie Cheung's style is not so representative of Hong Kong's contemporary pop scene anymore. Her style is more internationalized now that she's a global film star.

Anyone remember the hideous girlish hairstyles from some of the Taiwanese F4 troupe?

***hkskyline*** · October 9th, 2006, 06:36 AM

Men's long hair styles :

Men's short hair styles

Skybean · March 18th, 2007, 08:32 AM

WOW. Have any of you tried this?

Gatsby Moving Rubber

More here: http://www.gatsby.jp/tv/

I need to find this product.

September 23rd, 2006, 08:54 PM	#1
Indigoman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 19	Hong Kong Hair style I've noticed in the recent years that the "Asian hair style" has become increasingy popular with youths in Japan, Korea, mainland China, and HK for males. The style seems to be popularized by celebs and singers. I've just got one question, how do you get your to look like that?? Using regular gel with get you the typical "wet and shiny" but the "asian" style tends to be more soft, dry, and flows more naturally. Anyone know how its done?? Do you use a special kind of gel or hairspray or something like that or if you need to get it done professionally by salons? It would be much appreciated. Examples from HK celebs: Leo Ku Lee Hacken Jay Chou

September 23rd, 2006, 11:06 PM	#2
superchan7 EOS 40D Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, CA, USA / Hong Kong, China Posts: 2,098	Hehe. Jay Chou is from Taiwan, not Hong Kong. But to get your hair to look like that requires a lot of time and a ridiculous (for normal people) amount of money spent at the stylist studio every day. The hair is perfected just for one event or photo shoot. I don't think it can stay like that for very long. That's all I know. Please add clarifications/corrections! __________________ I speak English / 我講中文 / Ich spreche deutsch / 3y3 5p34k L337

September 23rd, 2006, 11:36 PM	#3
Skybean 天豆 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,981	I guess this is achievable using gel. Put gel in hand. Take hand and put on head. Move your hand rapidly in random directions. Done. __________________ 「My Photos」 ● Hong Kong 1\|2\|3 ● Macau 1 ● London 1 ● New York City 1 「Photo Threads」 ● Flying Over Hong Kong 「City Life Series」 ● Hong Kong ● Shanghai ● Seoul ● Tokyo

September 24th, 2006, 12:10 AM	#4
*Saigoneseguy* Vivat capitalismus Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saigon Posts: 5,003	Are those HK style? Most of HKers i know have a manga hairstyle, which is wet and spiky __________________ Last edited by the Ministry of culture and information.

September 24th, 2006, 04:10 AM	#5
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 49,167	I see a long of longer hair on guys' heads these days. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| Lisbon \| Prague \| Beijing \| Madrid \| Melbourne \| London \| Riga Sydney, Brisbane, Copenhagen, Vienna, Mumbai, Seoul, Berlin, Rocky Mountains, Stockholm, and much more!

September 24th, 2006, 04:28 AM	#6
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September 25th, 2006, 03:27 AM	#7
sfgadv02 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY/HK Posts: 786	Hehe...yup, we use clay now instead of gel.....which to me looks more natural when using clay. :p __________________ // Oh the IRONY!11! \\

September 26th, 2006, 02:50 AM	#8
spicytimothy ...::HK.:.:.:.LA::... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hong Kong / Los Angeles Posts: 1,220	i freaking HATE HK hair... they're just copies of Japanese ones... they look absolutely horrid... but then again it's just my opinion... :-/ __________________ "Image Is Just Your Imagination. Reality Is Rarely Revealed."

September 26th, 2006, 03:29 AM	#9
zergcerebrates Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Guam,Los Angeles Posts: 2,105	Well my hair is similar to that where the hair goes from left to right and spiked up on certain areas mid length on the back and short on the left side. Well first thing is you need to go to hair salons to achieve that in HK its cheap to get those styles but here in Los Angeles I have to go to those trendy HK hair salons because they know what I'm talking about and it cost me US$45. After that all you need is hair putty, that looks just like clay. Rub it onto your hands and spread it gently on the top layer of your hair after distributing the clay all over your hair then move it to the direction you want. Then put some more putty mix with very little gel on your fingertips and pull it to the direction you want your hair facing to create the mid spike effect..TADA!

September 26th, 2006, 05:01 AM	#10
*WANCH* D WANCHERATOR!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 香港 - MAYNILA - MELAKA Posts: 9,649	That's the trend for most HK Chinese. But for us minorities, it's different __________________ I represent the HK ethnic minority group!!! 50% Pinoy 50% Malaysian, 100% HKER!!! WANCHTOGRAPHY UPDATES SOON!!!

September 26th, 2006, 07:05 AM	#11
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 49,167	Yes, many Asian styles follow Japanese trends. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| Lisbon \| Prague \| Beijing \| Madrid \| Melbourne \| London \| Riga Sydney, Brisbane, Copenhagen, Vienna, Mumbai, Seoul, Berlin, Rocky Mountains, Stockholm, and much more!

September 26th, 2006, 10:36 AM	#12
*WANCH* D WANCHERATOR!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 香港 - MAYNILA - MELAKA Posts: 9,649	These kinds of hairstyles ain't that bad but I hate it when they dye their hair with another colour __________________ I represent the HK ethnic minority group!!! 50% Pinoy 50% Malaysian, 100% HKER!!! WANCHTOGRAPHY UPDATES SOON!!!

September 29th, 2006, 03:20 AM	#13
Magic Night Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 141	I prefer using wax, kinda holds better than mud and I can shape my hair any time too unlike gel.

September 29th, 2006, 06:48 PM	#14
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 49,167	Just blow dry it well after showering and it will be easy to shape with gel. It's been working wonders for me this week .. a new style every day. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| Lisbon \| Prague \| Beijing \| Madrid \| Melbourne \| London \| Riga Sydney, Brisbane, Copenhagen, Vienna, Mumbai, Seoul, Berlin, Rocky Mountains, Stockholm, and much more!

October 3rd, 2006, 09:18 AM	#15
*WANCH* D WANCHERATOR!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 香港 - MAYNILA - MELAKA Posts: 9,649	I prefer mine semi shaved like at least 2-3 inches. At least I don't have to use those gels or wax __________________ I represent the HK ethnic minority group!!! 50% Pinoy 50% Malaysian, 100% HKER!!! WANCHTOGRAPHY UPDATES SOON!!!

October 3rd, 2006, 10:22 AM	#16
ricz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, Hong Kong Posts: 253	use clay/mud pretty easy to do as long as ur had the right haircut __________________ ------------------- Hong Kong New York Tokyo all the way

October 6th, 2006, 05:33 AM	#17
*WANCH* D WANCHERATOR!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 香港 - MAYNILA - MELAKA Posts: 9,649	We've seen too much male hairstyle, how about the ladies My favorite is still the conversative long flowing hairstyle just like most women that I see in Central. But some youths sport the messy mop style. __________________ I represent the HK ethnic minority group!!! 50% Pinoy 50% Malaysian, 100% HKER!!! WANCHTOGRAPHY UPDATES SOON!!!

October 9th, 2006, 06:33 AM	#18
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 49,167	Ladies' hairstyles vary much more than the men, which makes sense since they have much more volume to go with. That's why it costs more for ladies to get a hair cut at the salon than men. Maggie Cheung's style is not so representative of Hong Kong's contemporary pop scene anymore. Her style is more internationalized now that she's a global film star. Anyone remember the hideous girlish hairstyles from some of the Taiwanese F4 troupe? __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| Lisbon \| Prague \| Beijing \| Madrid \| Melbourne \| London \| Riga Sydney, Brisbane, Copenhagen, Vienna, Mumbai, Seoul, Berlin, Rocky Mountains, Stockholm, and much more!

October 9th, 2006, 06:36 AM	#19
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 49,167	Men's long hair styles : Men's short hair styles __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| Lisbon \| Prague \| Beijing \| Madrid \| Melbourne \| London \| Riga Sydney, Brisbane, Copenhagen, Vienna, Mumbai, Seoul, Berlin, Rocky Mountains, Stockholm, and much more!

March 18th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#20
Skybean 天豆 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,981	WOW. Have any of you tried this? Gatsby Moving Rubber More here: http://www.gatsby.jp/tv/ I need to find this product. __________________ 「My Photos」 ● Hong Kong 1\|2\|3 ● Macau 1 ● London 1 ● New York City 1 「Photo Threads」 ● Flying Over Hong Kong 「City Life Series」 ● Hong Kong ● Shanghai ● Seoul ● Tokyo Last edited by Skybean; March 18th, 2007 at 08:42 AM.

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