The Hime Cut Is Everywhere – Here’s How To Pull It Off

Heard of the hime haircut? A traditional Japanese hairstyle that combines blunt and angular face-framing pieces with long, straight hair at the back, the style dates back to noblewomen in ancient Japanese culture, hence the name – “hime” means “princess” in Japanese.
Reinvented for 2025, the style is a huge hit on TikTok, plus it’s surprisingly wearable and you can customise it based on your face shape and hair texture. While traditionally the hair is straight, the new hime can work on wavy and curly hair too.
The magic of the Hime cut lies in its precision — so keeping it sleek (but never stiff) is key. We love using Almost Everything Cream to help with the shape, plus a quick pass with a pair of straighteners also helps keep lines clean.
Celebrity fans of the look include Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish, cementing the style as an edgy look that couldn’t be cooler.