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A cool girl’s guide to styling caps: Korean celebrity-inspired hairstyles

As seen on Blackpink, Karina, and Jang Won-young

By Letty S - 

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When it comes to effortless hot weather hairstyles, loose buns and messy ponytails are always in heavy rotation. But one often underrated accessory that deserves a spotlight? The humble baseball cap. More than just a fix for second-day hair, a cap can instantly elevate your look while keeping things low-maintenance and chic.

Inspired by the off-duty styles of Korean it-girls like Blackpink, aespa’s Karina, and Ive’s Jang Won-young, we’re breaking down the coolest ways to style your cap. From tousled textures to sleek side braids, here are easy, celeb-approved ways to top off your look, literally.

Cap with face framing layers

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When in doubt, keep it simple and take a cue from Blackpink’s Lisa. Let your hair down with soft face-framing layers. Not only does it create the illusion of a more sculpted face, but it also subtly shields you from the sun while keeping the look effortlessly cool.

Cap with plaits

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Love the look of hair framing your face but want to keep it off your neck? Try Rosé’s go-to three-strand braid. Plus, you’ll be left with soft, beachy waves once you take it out. Win-win.

Cap with side braid

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For a more grown-up take on classic braided pigtails, try this single braid inspired by TWICE’s Sana. The secret to her voluminous look? Gently tug at the braid after styling to loosen the strands and add fullness.

Cap with waves

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Ning Ning has the Y2K vibe down pat with her cap and hoop earrings combo. To recreate the look, apply heat protectant, then use a flat iron to bend your strands inward and create wispy waves.

Cap with curls

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Another stylish way to wear your hair down with a cap is to sport bold, voluminous curls. Use a curling iron to create your curls first, then top off the look with your cap for a playful vibe.

Cap with low bun

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Beat the heat with a low bun that sits just below the adjustable straps of your cap, a look inspired by Ive’s Jang Won-young. Simply pull your hair into a low ponytail, twist it into a loose updo, pop on your cap, and you’re good to go. 

Wear a cap backwards with a loose updo

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Turn your cap backwards and team it with a loose, low updo for a model off-duty vibe.

Cap with pigtails

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Spice up your snapback with playful pigtails, just like IVE’s Yu Jin. Add a few micro braids for extra texture and a touch of edge.

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