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CHAHONG's 2026 Korean fringe blow-dry tip: five steps for hair that bends sideways

A safe, practical reading of CHAHONG's Korean 2026 root-direction tip, with independent dermatology advice on heat damage.

CHAHONG official Oct 18, 2026 Korean short: gently guide side-bending fringe roots and redirect airflow · CHAHONG · official YouTube

Korean hair brand and stylist CHAHONG published an original Korean short on October 18, 2026 called ‘휘는 앞머리 잡는 방법’ (‘How to manage bangs that bend to one side’). The public description says to gather the fringe roots toward the center while drying to roughly 80%, then redirect dryer airflow backwards to create volume. This is an example from a Korean hair professional, not proof that all hair types, fringe cuts or perms should follow one ideal style. **Steps 2–3 below paraphrase the stylist's public description; steps 1, 4 and 5 are our safety-oriented adaptation** informed by the American Academy of Dermatology. The figure 80% is a rough description, not a measured endpoint. We have not performed an independent styling test or confirmed every frame of the video.

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  1. 01

    Check your natural root direction first

    Notice how your front roots grow and which way the fringe bends. Curly or tightly textured hair, cuts and existing perms may behave differently. Avoid forcefully pulling wet hair; blot away excess water first.

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    General photograph of checking a hairstyle in a mirror, illustrating observation before styling; not an actual frame from CHAHONG. · Shixart1985 (Nenad Stojković) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Visit original ↗
  2. 02

    Guide roots gently toward the center

    CHAHONG's public 2026 video description recommends gathering the roots to the center and drying until approximately 80% dry. Use light fingers and comfortable low heat; do not keep hot airflow fixed close to the scalp. The percentage is the creator's rough styling cue, not an independently established standard.

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    Step 2: CHAHONG's published instruction to gently gather roots inward and dry to roughly 80%, an approximate cue · CHAHONG · official YouTube
  3. 03

    Redirect airflow as the fringe becomes mostly dry

    The same original description says to direct airflow toward the back once hair is roughly 80% dry to work on volume. Gradually adjust the dryer position so airflow travels back rather than fighting the natural direction forcefully. Use a setting that does not make the scalp uncomfortable.

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    Step 3: Generic photo of hair being dried with a handheld dryer, not CHAHONG's root/airflow technique. Avoid sustained heat near the scalp. · Katie Brady · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Visit original ↗
  4. 04

    Settle the fringe without repeated heat

    Use fingertips or a gentle comb to arrange the shape and check it in the mirror. If hair still bends, avoid repeatedly blasting the same patch at high heat; a more natural parting or different cut may suit you better. This is an editorial safety step, not a claimed verbatim instruction from the short.

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    Step 4 comb reference: a real photo of hair being sectioned with a comb. Not CHAHONG's specific fringe-root technique or finished result. Style gently without pulling. · Johnnybam · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Visit original ↗
  5. 05

    Check heat comfort and know when to stop

    The AAD recommends minimizing frequent blow-drying and styling at lower temperatures while avoiding traction and forceful brushing. Stop if your scalp feels painful, hot or irritated or the hair breaks easily. Scalp inflammation or ongoing shedding needs appropriate professional assessment rather than styling claims.

✦ Helpful tips

  • The stylist's ‘80% dry’ wording is illustrative, not an exact objective moisture measurement or guaranteed timing.
  • The five steps combine the Korean expert's two published technique points with separate safe-handling advice. No fixed routine duration is claimed.

ⓘ Keep in mind

  • Do not hold high heat close to the scalp for prolonged periods or tug wet hair; stop with burning or pain.
  • Hair loss or scalp disease should not be managed solely as a styling concern; seek clinical advice when necessary.

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