One face, 10 long hairstyles and colors | My personal Korean hairstyle prompt set
I’ve always loved long hair, so this series focuses purely on long styles. I took the exact same AI face and tested 10 different hair colors and cuts—from sakura pink and haze blue to a split black-and-blonde. Every style includes my exact prompt and real output images. If you’re planning to switch up your hair color in real life, test it out here first.
To lock the face across styles, prepend this line to the start of your prompt:
The reference image serves as character facial reference: strictly maintain identical face shape, features, and facial appearance to match the person in the reference image; render hairstyle, hair color, makeup, outfit, and background strictly according to the description below.
A Few Face-Crafting Notes
Quoted tweet: https://x.com/i/status/2113250454486618406
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01｜Sakura Pink Long Curls
Vibe: Sweet, soft, maximum skin-brightening
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Sakura pastel pink chest-length long curls, voluminous French loose waves, sheer airy bangs, soft creamy pastel tone. Styling and pose: Cream-white off-the-shoulder knit top, tiny pink ribbon bow at neckline, pearl bow earrings, one hand gently resting against cheek. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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02｜Haze Blue Gradient Long Curls
Vibe: Gentle with an understated indie edge
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Natural brown roots softly fading into a muted haze blue gradient down to chest-length long wavy hair, effortless relaxed curls with the blue most vibrant at the ends. Styling and pose: Pale blue ruffled spaghetti strap top, delicate silver butterfly necklace and matching butterfly stud earrings, looking back over shoulder toward camera. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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03｜Mint Milk Tea Green Long Hair
Vibe: Fresh, youthful, essential summer aesthetic
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Creamy mint green chest-length long hair, ends subtly curled inward, fine soft voluminous texture. Styling and pose: Off-white floral halter top, small daisy stud earrings, playfully winking at the camera. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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04｜Taro Purple High Ponytail
Vibe: Energetic yet ethereal
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Taro lavender-purple long hair tied into a sleek high ponytail cascading long and fluffy down the back, secured with a white sheer organza scrunchie, loose tendrils framing the forehead and temples. Styling and pose: Pastel purple knit cardigan slipping off one shoulder over a matching lavender camisole, bow earrings, hands gently folded under chin. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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05｜Split Black & Blonde Long Straight Hair
Vibe: Sweet with peak alt-cool energy
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Waist-length jet-black straight hair with front bangs and face-framing strands bleached to a soft creamy platinum blonde, two-tone split dye look, light wispy bangs. Styling and pose: Black lace-trim camisole, thin black satin ribbon choker, silver cross drop earrings, fingertip gently touching lip corner, edgy sweet aesthetic. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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06｜Honey Milk Tea Voluminous Waves
Vibe: Warm, elegant, universally flattering
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Honey milk tea brown waist-length hair, voluminous waves starting below ear level, lustrous shiny strands with abundant body and volume. Styling and pose: Cream-white ruffled off-the-shoulder top, pearl drop earrings, turning back to gaze over shoulder, soft elegant neckline. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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07｜Cool Ash Silver Long Straight Hair
Vibe: High-fashion, edgy, cool-girl must-have
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Cool ash silver waist-length straight hair, sleek glossy texture, clean center part with fine face-framing strands. Styling and pose: Cropped black leather jacket over black spaghetti-strap camisole, black leather choker with small silver cross pendant, running one hand through hair. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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08｜Pink & Blue Twin Braids
Vibe: Impossibly sweet, youthful cottagecore-chic
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Long hair dyed muted haze blue on the upper half and ombre-fading into sakura pink on the lower half, woven into two loose twin braids resting over the shoulders, braid ends tied with pink ribbon bows. Styling and pose: Cream-white fuzzy knit cardigan, heart pendant earrings, chin resting on one hand, sweet and charming look. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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09｜Velvet Wine Red Long Straight Hair
Vibe: Vintage glam, commanding aura
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Rich wine-burgundy waist-length straight hair with deep velvety sheen, soft tendrils falling naturally by the sideburns, curtain bangs. Styling and pose: Black square-neck velvet top, tiny ruby stud earrings, chin slightly raised, cool and aloof gaze. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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10｜Jet-Black Straight Hair with Blunt Bangs
Vibe: Classic, quiet luxury, the definitive dark hair aesthetic
Prompt:
Korean beauty editorial hair portrait, close-up shot from chest up, young East Asian woman, solid warm light beige-grey studio backdrop, expansive soft high-key diffused lighting, bright and airy image, creamy soft finish, even facial lighting without harsh shadows; a few fine wisps of hair fluttering across cheeks and eyes, distinct hair strands with airy volume and subtle soft-glow halo; refined Korean glass-skin makeup: dewy skin, soft pink blush, glossy gradient lips, delicate slim eyeliner, shimmering aegyo sal, soft and relaxed gaze. Hairstyle: Jet-black waist-length straight hair with thick blunt bangs skimming the brows, straight glossy drape, subtle flyaway strands caught in the breeze. Styling and pose: Slate-grey fitted long-sleeve top, delicate silver chain necklace, face angled down slightly, quiet and cool vibe. Real photography, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, natural fine skin texture preserved, 3:4
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Here are some additional prompts you can test across these scenes to see how they perform:
Quoted tweet: https://x.com/i/status/2113477544385417548
A few practical tips for crafting hairstyle prompts:
- Keep backgrounds simple. A solid warm light-grey backdrop paired with wide diffused lighting directs 100% of the attention to the hair and face.
- Always prompt for fine flyaways fluttering across the face and eyes. That immediate airy, kinetic feel is the secret sauce of Korean editorial hair shots.
- Describe hair colors with creamy, milky descriptors: sakura pink, haze blue, taro purple, milk tea brown. They look far more elevated and resemble realistic dye jobs much better than saturated primary colors.
- Pair each hair look with a matching micro-accessory: bow earrings, a cross choker, ribbon ties. It ties the overall aesthetic together.
Which hair color would you try first? Let me know in the comments~
