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Haircut Guide

Traditional Chinese hairstyles and lucky haircut customs for prosperity and good fortune.

Why Get a Haircut?

  • Fresh Start: A new haircut symbolizes renewing yourself for the new year
  • Lucky Style: Certain styles are believed to bring good fortune
  • Remove Bad Luck: Cutting hair removes misfortune from the past year
  • Respect Tradition: Honoring customs shows cultural appreciation

Lucky Hairstyles

✨ Clean & Short

Short, neat haircuts represent clarity of mind and efficiency

🐉 Dragon Style

Styles that evoke dragon energy - bold, confident, powerful

🌸 Feminine Waves

Soft, flowing styles representing grace and beauty

💇 Fresh Cut

Any style you feel confident in boosts your chi positively

Taboos to Avoid

  • • Don't cut hair on the first day of the new year
  • • Avoid dyeing hair during mourning periods
  • • Don't have an uneven haircut (represents instability)
  • • Avoid cutting someone else's hair unless you're a professional

Modern Tips

  • • Book your appointment early - salons are busy during this period
  • • Consider a style that frames your face for photos
  • • Bring a photo of your desired style to communicate with your barber
  • • A fresh look boosts confidence for the year ahead

Dragon Energy

On Dragon Head Festival, getting a haircut isn't just about looking good - it's about channeling the dragon's power, wisdom, and good fortune into your life for the year ahead.