Why do Koreans wear hair rollers on public?
Andrew Rivera
Published Jan 16, 2026
Wearing hair rollers in your bangs in public is the hot Gen Z look in South Korea. It signals a major shift in how women react to the pressure to be perfect.
How do Koreans feel about curly hair?
Curly Hair is Okay!I've noticed lots of Korean women getting perms just to have curly hair like mine. While straight hair is still the mainstream, curly hair is also socially accepted. Many of my co-workers seem to love my natural curly hair and tell me it's very cute.
Why do people use rollers in their hair?
Types of hair rollers“Rollers work by letting the hair dry in a certain shape and form and can be used to create curl or texture or even waves,” says Anker.