What is Hyōma Bachira's hairstyle called? A guide to understanding the dual-color charm and practical styling of the "Wolf Cut + Hime Cut" in one article.
ANIHK 編輯部Preface: Not Just His Skills, His Hairstyle Is Also His Signature!
In "BLUE LOCK," the genius dribbler Hyōma Chigiri has won countless fans with his imaginative playing style and free-spirited personality. His highly recognizable hairstyle, much like the "monster" within him, is wild, unique, and full of charm. Many fans not only imitate his playing style but are also deeply curious about his iconic hairstyle.
"What is Hyōma Chigiri's hairstyle actually called?" "Can it be replicated in real life?" This article will fully deconstruct Hyōma Chigiri's hairstyle for you, from its professional name to styling techniques in reality, answering all your questions at once!
Hairstyle Deconstruction: This Isn't a Single Style, But a Composite Aesthetic
Many people try to define Hyōma Chigiri's hairstyle with a single name, but in fact, his hairstyle is a "composite style" that blends multiple trendy elements, which perfectly echoes his unpredictable dribbling style. We can break it down into three core elements:
1. Hairstyle Foundation: Wolf Cut The overall silhouette of Hyōma Chigiri's hairstyle most closely resembles the highly popular "Wolf Cut" in recent years. The characteristics of this hairstyle are that the top and front have higher, shorter layers, creating a fluffy look, while the hair at the back is intentionally left long, resembling a wolf's tail, hence the name. This short-in-front, long-in-back structure perfectly embodies Hyōma Chigiri's unrestrained, slightly wild temperament.
2. Accents on the Sides: Hime Cut The most eye-catching highlight of the hairstyle is undoubtedly the two sleek strands of hair on either side of the face, reaching chin-length. This is precisely borrowed from the "Hime Cut" element. The Hime Cut originated from the hairstyles of noblewomen in Japan's Heian period, characterized by neatly cut block-like strands at the sides of the face. Applied to Hyōma Chigiri's hairstyle, these two strands not only add a strong personal style but also visually contour the face, making them appear especially flowing during movement.
3. The Soul of the Style: Hidden Two-Tone Color The reason Hyōma Chigiri's hairstyle is so special is largely due to the iconic black and yellow two-tone color. His coloring method isn't ordinary highlights but rather "under-layer coloring" or "block coloring." The surface shows natural black short hair, but the inner layers and ends are a vibrant yellow. This design is very clever; the yellow is usually subtly visible, but when he's running at high speed or dribbling, the inner yellow is fully revealed, perfectly symbolizing the "monster" within him that is only completely unleashed on the soccer field.
