Hime cut

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Hime cut (literally princess cut) is a hairstyle usually worn by women that is frequently seen in anime and manga consisting of straight, usually cheek-length side-cut bangs and frontal fringe. The rest of the hair is usually worn long and straightened. As the name suggests, the style is thought to have originated, or at least become common, in the Imperial court during the Heian Period of Japanese history.

[edit] Care and maintenance

The Hime cut is very high-maintenance for those without naturally straight hair, and requires frequent touch-ups on the side and frontal bangs to maintain their shape. Japanese hair straightening is sometimes used to help with these problems as well as straightening irons and specially formulated shampoos for straight hair.

[edit] In popular culture

Notable wearers of the Hime cut are:

• Yûko Ichihara of ×××HOLiC
• Ai Enma of Jigoku Shōjo
• Izayoi of Inuyasha

The hairstyle is frequently seen in Gothic Lolita subculture.