K-pop idols Seulgi, Lisa, IU, and Momo showing signature hairstyles and bangs, inspiration for Korean hair YouTuber tutorials

Achieve Idol-Like Hair With These Korean Hair YouTubers

2026年6月21日 Hyunwoo Cho

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Have you ever dreamed about achieving perfect hair like IU or even G-Dragon? Hair can be hard to manage, but it doesn't have to be. You can also get idol-like hair from the comfort of your own home. There are many Korean YouTubers who focus on hair and different hairstyles, breaking down the cuts, color techniques, and styling tricks that K-pop idols rely on. Here are a few channels to check out if you're looking to change things up.

LEE HAIR: Recreating Iconic Male Idol Looks

If you want hair like your favorite male idol, LEE HAIR is a great channel to bookmark. Lee posts regular men's hair tutorials, but he is best known for breakouts that recreate idols' signature looks step by step. Past uploads include BTS J-Hope's classic red, EXO Kai's green parted style, and G-Dragon's iconic platinum white undercut. Even if you don't want to dye your hair a wild color, his videos are entertaining to watch and packed with practical cutting and styling tips you can borrow.

G-Dragon platinum blonde Heartbreaker era hairstyle, one of the iconic K-pop looks Korean hair YouTubers recreate — G-Dragon's platinum blonde Heartbreaker look is a go-to reference for Korean YouTubers tutorial-ing male idol hair. | Source: hellokpop

kiu기우쌤: The Celebrity Stylist Behind the Trends

kiu기우쌤 is a real gem. The channel is run by Lee Sung Gyu, a celebrity hairstylist whose YouTube series has become a go-to for face-framing cuts, IU-style bangs, and common mistakes to avoid when cutting see-through fringe. He mixes lifestyle vlogs and public-opinion clips with detailed cutting tutorials, and he has even given on-camera makeovers to rookie K-pop idols like DXMON's Jo. If you want to understand the reasoning behind a salon decision rather than just copy a look, kiu's channel is filled with tutorials for almost any situation.

Celebrity hairstylist KIU-ssaem giving DXMON Jo a hair makeover on his Korean hair YouTube channel — Celebrity stylist kiu기우쌤 gives DXMON's Jo an on-camera hair transformation, one of the channel's signature idol makeovers. | Source: allkpop

CHAEYOUNG: Lifestyle, Beauty, and Hair Care

Lifestyle and beauty is CHAEYOUNG's main game, but she has earned a loyal following for her hair videos as well. Her uploads have probably popped up in your YouTube recommendations from time to time given her popularity. CHAEYOUNG's hair content focuses mostly on straightening techniques and long-term maintenance, the unglamorous side of getting that smooth, mirror-shine K-pop look. Her channel is genuinely helpful if you are wondering about hair care, heat protectants, or how to recover damaged ends.

Korean YouTuber Doyeong demonstrating how to style hair like K-pop idols Wheein, Hyuna, and Taeyeon — Korean beauty creators like Doyeong demonstrate styling techniques inspired by MAMAMOO's Wheein, Hyuna, and Taeyeon. | Source: Koreaboo

웨이랜드 Wayland: Idol Insider Tutorials

Wayland is the channel of Crayon Pop's Way, and her insider perspective on idol life translates into some of the most useful K-pop hair content on YouTube. She talks about idol culture, tries a multitude of different hairstyles, and breaks down how stage hair actually gets done. In her tutorial uploads, Wayland walks through everything from loose beachy waves to faithful recreations of BLACKPINK Jennie's ponytail. She also shares idol secrets on how to keep hair looking luscious and fresh between shoots, a must-watch for anyone who has wondered why their hair never lasts a full day.

BLACKPINK Jennie wearing a high ponytail hairstyle on the DEADLINE tour, a popular look for Korean hair YouTubers to recreate — BLACKPINK Jennie's high ponytail on the DEADLINE tour is the kind of idol look Wayland recreates step by step. | Source: Koreaboo

Choosing the Right Channel for Your Hair Goal

If you want bold men's color and editorial-style transformations, LEE HAIR is your starting point. For diagnostic, salon-level cutting advice and face-shape guidance, kiu기우쌤 is unmatched. CHAEYOUNG is the one to follow for long-haul care routines, and Wayland is the channel for backstage idol context plus the actual finished looks. Many viewers end up subscribing to all four because each one fills a different gap, from the chair to the mirror at home.

There is certainly hair-spiration to go around. Whether you dye it, chop it, curl it, or straighten it, these YouTubers will help you get there with less guesswork. Any other hair influencer you would want to add to this list? Tell us below.