While going blonde might seem intimidating, the truth is, there’s a blonde shade for everyone! Here are some Asian celebs who manage to rock the blonde trend and a quick guide on how you can do it too:
Text: Natalie Pang/Hidayah Idris, Cleo Singapore/ Additional Reporting: Atika Lim
Asian Celeb: Taeyeon.
If there’s any Asian celebrity who looks like a natural blonde, it has got to be Taeyeon. We reckon it might have something to do with her skin tone. She also upped the game by dyeing her roots silver, sparking a trend of silver-gold ombre hair in Korea .
What To Do: If you’re fair, go for a bright yet subdued shade of blonde (think honey and butterscotch) and you’ll exude an air of grace. Note: warm shades always help balance the “coolness” in your complexion.
Asian Celeb: Soo Joo
The contrast between her bleached locks and pale skin is what made mode Soo Joo popular. But let’s be real, not everyone can pull off that combo without looking pallid.
What To Do: Go platinum blonde! The cool shade complements your skin tone perfectly.
Asian Celeb: Nana
Blonde with dark roots? Nana is one of the few people who can pull it off without looking like she’s badly in need of a salon appointment.
What To Do: Ash Blonde or Reverse Ombre. Yellow on yellow is always tricky, so you might want to try a darker shade of blonde with brown ombre tips.
Asian Celeb: CL
All we can say is, she slays this hair colour.
What To Do: Go for a beige or ash blonde to work with your skin tone.
Asian Celeb: Hyorin
Hyorin does a slight reverse ombre with brown roots.
What To Do: Go lighter till you reach a near-white shade of blonde; it will create a beautiful contrast against your olive skin tone.