Asians and red/light brown hair?

[Wheatland]

I'm curious how people feel about Asians (Chinese, Korean, Japanese ect.) having red, light brown/blonde hair.




Do Asian girls look okay with the more unnatural colors or should they/we stick to the classic dark brown/black?




When my DBF and I first met I had my hair dyed red for a short period of time but have had black hair since. He recently expressed that he'd like me to return to the red but I was surprised because I didn't think people were fond of Asians with unnatural hair colors.

Opinions?

[elbow chic]

I think Asian chicks should do whatever they like with their hair.

That said, I personally tend to love that fabulous glossy black, maybe because it is never going to happen for me in this life, even if I flat-ironed and dyed it half to death.

The girl in the second picture's hair is really, really cute, though.

[Maverick494]

Well let me start off by saying that when you live in a country where pretty much every citizen has naturally black hair, I can understand the urge to shake it up and try a different color.

But being from a European country where medium/dark ash blonde is pretty much the basic color, having glossy black hair sounds like a dream. Whenever I see a girl with jet black hair I can't help but watch her. I just love that color and how shiny it looks in the sun.

So I think it all depends on your point of reference. In the end it's all about what you want and what you think looks good on you. My honest opinion though is that I dread seeing that liquid shiny jet black hair dyed lighter. I don't know if it's the hair type or the amount of processing it needs to go through before reaching those lighter colors, but somehow it always seems to lose what made it appealing to me. So personally, asians with jet black hair is a winning combination for me. But that's just my opinion and obviously your bf disagrees with me

[Wheatland]

Well, first of all, it's your head of hair to do with what you wish.

But personally I do not like light colors on most Asians. It's not that flattering to the Asian complexion. Asian hair, in its natural state, is so beautiful, I can't imagine wanting to change it if I had it.

Since I've basically always had black hair I feel that way about red hair. I think it's crazy beautiful, but more so on Caucasians.

Well let me start off by saying that when you live in a country where pretty much every citizen has naturally black hair, I can understand the urge to shake it up and try a different color.

But being from a European country where medium/dark ash blonde is pretty much the basic color, having glossy black hair sounds like a dream. Whenever I see a girl with jet black hair I can't help but watch her. I just love that color and how shiny it looks in the sun.

So I think it all depends on your point of reference. In the end it's all about what you want and what you think looks good on you. My honest opinion though is that I dread seeing that liquid shiny jet black hair dyed lighter. I don't know if it's the hair type or the amount of processing it needs to go through before reaching those lighter colors, but somehow it always seems to lose what made it appealing to me. So personally, asians with jet black hair is a winning combination for me. But that's just my opinion and obviously your bf disagrees with me

I like the way you said "liquid shiny." I think that describes a lot of Asian hair very well.

[caiti42]

I think they can look lovely with a warm brown or a reddy colour.

I'm not fond of the blonde (which generally goes yellow) colour though.

Of course each to their own and everybody suits different things

[HairFaerie]

I think they can look lovely with a warm brown or a reddy colour.

I'm not fond of the blonde (which generally goes yellow) colour though.

Of course each to their own and everybody suits different things

My thoughts, exactly!

[RoseRed27]

I think lighter colors and darker colors can both look very flattering. But I understand where seanymph is coming from. I think she was put off by someone getting "complimented" for looking more European. Race, skin tone and hair is a part of the black community too and I think she sees some parallels. Certainly not exactly the same, but it makes me think. Thousands of years where the ideal is a round face, jet black hair, pale skin and almond eyes and then there is a shift where much of what is admired is the opposite? Hmmm. What changes happened in those years? Cultures change on their own, but such a shift?

And the thing about skin tone: Yes, Japanese Chinese and others have, for thousands of years, admired pale skin. But not all Asians have very pale skin or are capable of pale skin (by avoiding the sun). I hear a lot of praise for skin lightening soaps and creams from some of my south east Asian friends and coworkers. It's not exactly coming from the same place as an admiration of a pale Asian noble. A group of brown people fawning over the "progress" that a papaya soap has given one of their own for her wedding, doesn't sit right with me. I know it's not exactly the same situation in Japan, but they are Asian after all.

And there is something stronger than admiration in many instances. Just look at the popular surgeries. I admire the hair shown in old prints and paintings of Japan. Long, black and seemingly endless. When I straighten my hair, I like it to look a bit like that. But then I wash my hair and the curls come back. I admire the epicanthic folds that many Asian eyes have (I know, not all Asians have them and they aren't exclusive to Asians, my blond SO has them too ), but I'm not going to get surgery to imitate it.

While I think media and European "influence" often plays a part, sometimes we dye our hair, because we want a change, not because we're rejecting our culture. I can't wait for the day when we are all one grey color and can do what ever we want with our hair!

[kyandii]

the lighter browns have a more younger and youthful look to them, kind of lolita-ish I guess.


I personally prefer the lighter browns, but the dark is very seductive, Geisha-ish.


I hope this doesn't offend anyone! I'm not trying to stereotype people.

[pepperminttea]

It's up to the individual, though I'll admit the classic black is my favourite. But if you watch enough anime, any hue becomes a normal hair colour.

[Wheatland]

I think Asian chicks should do whatever they like with their hair.

That said, I personally tend to love that fabulous glossy black, maybe because it is never going to happen for me in this life, even if I flat-ironed and dyed it half to death.

The girl in the second picture's hair is really, really cute, though.

I agree. The second one was my favorite.

I think they can look lovely with a warm brown or a reddy colour.

I'm not fond of the blonde (which generally goes yellow) colour though.

Of course each to their own and everybody suits different things

I like the warm brown too. A little softer.

the lighter browns have a more younger and youthful look to them, kind of lolita-ish I guess.


I personally prefer the lighter browns, but the dark is very seductive, Geisha-ish.


I hope this doesn't offend anyone! I'm not trying to stereotype people.

You just made me like my black hair again!

I'm sure you didn't offend anyone.

It's up to the individual, though I'll admit the classic black is my favourite. But if you watch enough anime, any hue becomes a normal hair colour.

Hahahahaha. Oh that is so true.