Annyeong~~ Ladies, if you've ever wanted hair as beautiful as a Korean drama actress, today AloEx has dug up some great insider tips for gorgeous Korean-style hair to share with you!
1. Carry multiple types of combs.
Hair combs are actually just like makeup brushes — there are many types for different uses, such as fine-toothed combs for parting hair, or round barrel brushes for curling. Korean women carry several different types of combs and brushes for different purposes, because using the wrong one can make your hair puff up and lose its shape — turning you into an auntie look. Let's look at examples of appropriate comb usage...
Fine-toothed comb This comb has fine, dense teeth, making it suitable for dividing hair into sections and smoothing specific parts that need to be extra neat, such as thin swept-back front hair or bangs.
Wide-toothed comb This type of comb has widely spaced, large teeth and is used for wet hair to avoid breaking the strands. You can use this comb while your hair is still damp to detangle before dividing it into sections for blow-drying one part at a time.
Round comb Generally used with blow-drying to straighten hair, and suitable for those with wavy curls — the round brush helps set the wave pattern and adds volume to the hair.
2. Use egg white as a hair mask.
It may sound a bit off-putting, but Korean women like to use egg white as a hair and scalp mask to help control oiliness. The steps are simple — just separate the egg white from the yolk, then whip the egg white until it forms an even foam; you can also add lemon juice or honey for softer, silkier hair. Mix them together, then apply to the scalp, leave it for 10–15 minutes, then rinse off. This helps remove dirt from the hair follicles on the scalp, and egg white also effectively reduces the oiliness of hair and scalp. For anyone who wants to follow along, here is a hair mask recipe using egg white that we have prepared.
Oily hair remedy recipe with egg white
Ingredients: 1 lemon and 2 egg whites
Steps:
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and mix it with the egg white.
- Mix the ingredients together, then apply it evenly over the hair and scalp.
- Gently massage with fingertips, then leave it for about 30 minutes.
- Then rinse hair and shampoo thoroughly. This will help reduce oiliness on the scalp and hair.
3. Choose foods that help nourish your hair even more.
Hair is like a part of our body that needs nutrients for growth — proper nutrition must be provided to nourish our hair and improve its condition. Korean women have shared four types of food that help nourish our hair for even better results.
1. Sesame
Sesame is well known for its ability to help prevent hair shedding, as it is very rich in selenium and calcium. You can toast it and sprinkle it over steamed rice, or grind it slightly and have it with a salad — both work well.
2. Oranges
Oranges are a fruit high in Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which not only help make skin beautiful and healthy but also effectively help prevent and reduce dandruff. Now that you know this, drink up!
3. Green tea
Green tea is high in antioxidants and vitamins, which promote hair growth. It also has properties that help block the hormone DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), which is the main cause of hereditary hair loss. In addition, green tea helps nourish newly growing hair to be strong and prevents common problems such as dry scalp and dandruff.
4. Quinoa
Quinoa (Quinoa) is rich in nutrients and all 9 essential amino acids, helping to repair and restore various parts of the body — especially hair, which has amino acids (or protein) as the main structural component. Additionally, amino acids are also a component of melanin or pigment, thus helping hair colour stay dark, and slowing the process of going grey. Quinoa therefore helps strengthen hair, make it shiny, and reduces easy breakage and shedding — in other words: strong, dark, and lustrous — no greying, no baldness!
5. Ginseng
Korean ginseng helps stimulate hair growth, and the B vitamins in ginseng improve blood circulation, strengthening hair roots and effectively reducing hair fall.
AloEx shampoos and serums contain premium ginseng. In addition to ginseng, they also include Kaffir Lime, Butterfly Pea, Aloe Vera, Henna, Glory Bower (Clerodendrum), Moringa, Soapnut, Bamboo Leaf, and Gotu Kola — every herb carefully selected for its benefits to hair and scalp health.
So, what do you think of these Korean girls' techniques? We hope many of you like them! If you try them, let us know how they work out — don't forget to share. Kamsahamnida!!!
