How to Style the Korean 60/40 Haircut (Plus, Variations & Expert Tips)

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Achieve a classic & asymmetrical look with this viral men's style
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The 60/40 haircut is a popular Korean style that’s become trendy in the West, too. This classic, voluminous style simply features a slight side part, with 60% of the hair parted to one side and 40% to the other. If you want to know how to get this viral hairstyle, read on! With the help of professional hair stylists, we’ll explain how to style the 60/40 cut and tell you how to achieve other popular variations .

Best Way to Style the 60/40 Haircut

Apply sea salt spray all over your damp hair and massage it in with your fingers. Then, part your hair slightly off center, so 60% is on one side and 40% is on the other. Run pomade through your hair and blow dry it, aiming the dryer upwards to add volume. Then, brush your hair back with a bit more pomade.

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Styling the 60/40 Haircut

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    Spray your damp hair with sea salt spray . Apply the sea salt spray all over your hair while it’s still damp. Then, gently work it through your strands with your fingers. According to professional hair stylist Frankie Sanderson, sea salt spray helps “give your hair more texture” for a tousled look and adds extra volume.
    • If you have wavy or curly hair, sea salt spray also helps to enhance your natural texture.
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    Brush and part your hair slightly off-center in a 60/40 split. Comb through your hair to remove any tangles. Then, part your hair into the 60/40 split. Create the part slightly off to the side so 60% of your hair is falling to one side and 40% is falling to the other. [1]
    • Part your hair on either the right or left side—simply choose the side that your hair naturally parts on or that you think is more flattering.
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    Massage pomade or styling clay into your hair. To help you style your hair and keep it in place, professional hair stylist Janet Miranda suggests using a matte pomade or clay. She says to add a small, dollop-sized amount to your hands and rub them together to “warm it up” so “the pomade dissolves in your hand”—this prevents the product from clumping in your hair. Then, run your hands through your hair and massage the product into your strands.
    • Miranda notes that matte pomades and clays are great for fine and oily hair, as they don’t weigh down your hair.
    • If you have thick, coarse, or curly hair, Miranda suggests using a liquid pomade or glossy pomade . She says these products are “really good because they're easier to disperse throughout the hair.”
    • Professional hair stylist Steven Waldman says pomades and clays are great for hold and styling because they’re flexible. These products “stay malleable” and allow you to “run your fingers through your hair” without having a crunchy, over-styled feeling.
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    Dry your hair with a hair dryer. To add more volume ) to your hair, aim the hair dryer so it’s blowing your hair upwards; professional hair stylist Martin Nepton says this “lifts the root more so you'll have maximum lift.” Alternatively, professional hair stylist Gina Almona suggests “blow drying the hair upside down,” with your “head upside down” to help add extra volume.
    • If you have wavy or curly hair, dry your hair with a diffuser . This helps define your waves or curls without adding frizz.
    • Almona recommends applying a thermal protectant to your hair before you blow dry it to “protect the hair from the heat.”
    • Feel free to let your hair air dry, if you prefer.
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    Brush your hair back with pomade or clay to hold the style. Apply another dollop of pomade or clay to your hands and rub them together to warm up the product. Then, brush your fingers through your hair to reshape your 60/40 part, push your hair back, and ensure your hairstyle holds throughout the day. [2]
    • For a sleeker, less tousled look, use the palms of your hands to smooth your hair back rather than running your fingers through your hair.
    • Spritz your hair with hairspray if you want even more hold to keep your hair in place.
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60/40 Hairstyle Variations

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    Sleek and combed back To achieve a sleek, polished look fit for Bruce Wayne or Patrick Bateman, comb your hair and part it into the 60/40 split. Then, blow dry it up and back to add a bit of volume and smooth it back. Simply apply a bit of lightweight pomade or hairspray to lay your hair flat and keep it from moving out of place. [3]
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    Side swept curtain bangs For a swooping and trendy 90s heartthrob look, apply a lightweight pomade through your damp hair. Part your hair into the 60/40 split and then blow dry your hair upwards and back to create volume. Then, brush back your hair and use your fingers to tousle it forward so your hair swoops away from your face on either side. [4]
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    Slicked back For a retro, high-shine look, dry your hair with a hair dryer. Then, comb your hair and part it into the 60/40 split. Add a dollop of maximum hold, glossy pomade to your hands, rub them together, and run your hands through your hair. Then, slick back your hair by brushing back the top and sides with a fine-tooth comb, ensuring your part stays in place.
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    Curly The 60/40 hairstyle looks great on curly hair ), too. Start by towel drying your hair and massaging pomade through your strands. Then, scrunch your hair from the ends to the roots to help define your curls. [5] Part your hair into the 60/40 split and simply let your hair air dry.
    • Alternatively, dry your hair with a diffuser attachment first. Then, massage pomade or an anti-frizz serum through your hair to hold your curls.
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    Tousled and wavy For a laidback, slightly messy look, blow dry your hair upwards and back off of your face. Then, part your hair into the 60/40 split. Run a lightweight styling cream through your hair, slightly tousling it as you do, to help shape and define your natural waves. [6]
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What is the best haircut for the 60/40 hairstyle?

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  1. Keep the hair on the top of your head long and the sides shorter. To style the 60/40 haircut, you need enough length on top to achieve a voluminous, brushed-back look. So, simply ask your hairstylist or barber to keep the hair on the top of your hair long. Then, cut the sides and back of your hair shorter depending on the style you like. For instance, go for a high or low fade , or simply shorten the sides at a slight taper.
    • Licensed cosmetologist Tiffany Carnevale-Russo highly recommends that you find the style that you want and bring in a few example pictures to show your barber or stylist so they can give you the look you like.
    • Carnevale-Russo also advises that you let your barber or stylist know that you want to style your hair into a part. She says this allows your barber or stylist to “educate you on how to style it properly with the styling products that work best for your hair type.”
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Will the 60/40 hairstyle look good on me?

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  1. The 60/40 hairstyle looks great on most face shapes and hair textures. The 60/40 hairstyle is a classic and versatile hairstyle that complements most people. Since the side part isn’t severe and only slightly off-center, it works well on people with round, oval, square, rectangular, heart, and diamond face shapes. It’s also super easy to style, whether you have straight, wavy, or curly hair.
    • While the 60/40 cut looks great on most people, Sanderson advises that you determine your face shape to help you choose a flattering haircut and style. He recommends consulting your barber or stylist, as they are “able to differentiate whether or not [a hairstyle] would be feasible” for you.
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