{"id":435236,"date":"2026-02-23T09:55:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=435236"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:54:35","slug":"coree-du-sud-technique-cree-illusion-racine-cheveux-plus-dense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/south-korean-technique-creates-the-illusion-of-thicker-hair-roots-435236","title":{"rendered":"In South Korea, this technique creates the illusion of a thicker hair root."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea has never stopped innovating in the beauty world. Their latest idea: adapting eyebrow microblading to redefine the hairline. This technique promises an immediate increase in density\u2026 while raising a crucial question: is it really necessary to &quot;correct&quot; a sparse hairline?<\/p>\n<h2> A viral trend that&#39;s causing a stir on social media<\/h2>\n<p> On TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, before-and-after videos are racking up millions of views. Korean clinics are showcasing hairlines transformed in just a few hours, shared by influencers and celebrities captivated by the natural-looking results. Hashtags dedicated to hairline microblading are exploding, and enthusiastic testimonials are contributing to its global popularity.<\/p>\n<p>The principle is appealing: visually restoring density where hair appears thinner or sparse, particularly at the temples or forehead. A quick aesthetic boost, without major surgery. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLbbc38Joht\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLbbc38Joht\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Alexia Lim Lixian (@alexialim)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> An adaptation of microblading<\/h2>\n<p> Originally used to thicken eyebrows, microblading is here applied to the hair follicles. Using micro-needles, pigments are deposited into the skin to mimic very fine, emerging hairs. The work is meticulous: each stroke reproduces the appearance of a follicle, creating a particularly realistic &quot;hair-by-hair&quot; effect.<\/p>\n<p>This technique is particularly popular for concealing slight hair loss or thinning hair that comes with age. On fair to medium skin tones, the contrast works well and gives an immediate impression of volume. The result is semi-permanent: the pigments last on average 12 to 18 months, with touch-ups required. However, on oily skin or very thin scalps, the pigment may fade more quickly or lose its vibrancy.<\/p>\n<h2> Is it really necessary to &quot;fight&quot; against a sparse root?<\/h2>\n<p> This is where the discourse needs to be nuanced. Talking about &quot;fighting thinning roots&quot; implies that having less density is a &quot;flaw to be corrected.&quot; However, hair changes over the years. Some people naturally have fine hair, others have a higher hairline, and still others notice a decrease in volume with age. This is simply part of the diversity of our bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Having a less dense hairline doesn&#39;t detract from your beauty, charisma, or femininity or masculinity. Visible patches of your scalp aren&#39;t an anomaly. They simply reflect your genetics, your history, and sometimes your health. They deserve neither shame nor systematic concealment. Therefore, hairline microblading can be an option if you&#39;re not comfortable with your hairline. Like wigs or other techniques, it can provide a sense of well-being. However, it should be a personal, considered choice, not an automatic response to aesthetic pressure.<\/p>\n<p>In short: yes, South Korea continues to surprise with creative and sophisticated techniques. Yes, hairline microblading seems to offer a solution for those who want to reshape their hairline. However, it&#39;s important to remember that you don&#39;t need to transform your roots to feel authentic. Loving yourself with fine hair, a high hairline, or varying density is a powerful statement. Your beauty doesn&#39;t depend on the number of visible follicles, but on how you inhabit your body\u2014with confidence and respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"South Korea has never stopped innovating in the beauty world. 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Our guiding principle: choose what feels like you and makes your life easier, with no age rules and no body-type rules.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Hair section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Haircuts<\/strong>: bobs, lobs, pixie cuts, layers and curtain bangs, with pointers based on face shape and hair thickness, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/haircuts-require-less-maintenance-445839\">low-maintenance haircuts<\/a> for busy mornings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair color<\/strong>: balayage, highlights, plant-based dyes and glosses to brighten, refresh or soften a shade, and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/choose-hair-color-according-to-your-skin-tone-secret-glow-434322\">pick a color that flatters your skin tone<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gray and silver hair<\/strong>: going gray without dye and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/perfect-shade-of-highlights-to-enhance-grey-hair-428160\">highlight shade that makes gray hair glow<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Textured hair<\/strong>: defining curls, moisturizing your lengths and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/a-simple-hair-accessory-could-help-curls-stay-well-defined-446448\">simple accessory that keeps curls defined<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair care<\/strong>: washing, drying, heat protection, volume and repairing damaged ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updos and braids<\/strong>: easy styles for special occasions, such as these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/wedding-hairstyle-for-long-hair-440386\">wedding hairstyles for long hair<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you choose a haircut that suits you?<\/h2>\n<p>A great haircut starts with your hair type, even before your face shape. A sharp, blunt bob makes fine hair look thicker, while layers take weight out of thick hair. Curly and coily hair benefits from being cut dry, curl by curl, to account for shrinkage as it dries. Think about your real routine too: bangs need regular trims, and a very structured cut needs daily styling. At the salon, bring photos of looks you love.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you care for curly, kinky and coily hair?<\/h2>\n<p>Curly to coily hair is often drier than straight hair, because the scalp\u2019s natural oils travel less easily down a spiral-shaped strand. A few habits make a big difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>space out shampoos, choose gentle formulas and alternate with co-washing (washing with conditioner) if needed;<\/li>\n<li>detangle wet hair saturated with conditioner, using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb, working from ends to roots;<\/li>\n<li>layer your moisture, for example with the LOC method (leave-in, oil, cream);<\/li>\n<li>sleep in a satin bonnet or on a satin pillowcase, and avoid tight hairstyles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>For our editorial team, no haircut is off-limits after a certain age and no style is reserved for one body type. Our face-shape pointers are there to highlight your features, never to lay down rules. Gray hair is a color in its own right, and coily hair doesn\u2019t need to be straightened.<\/p>\n<h2>Our articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/hairstyles-for-fine-hair-give-more-volume-441217\">Hairstyles for fine hair<\/a>: ideas for more volume without a complicated blowout.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/according-to-hairdressers-signs-prove-that-a-haircut-doesnt-suit-you-432066\">Signs your haircut isn\u2019t working for you<\/a>: what a hairdresser looks for, and when to change.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/how-to-protect-hair-from-heat-from-straighteners-and-curling-irons-446819\">Protecting your hair from flat irons and curling irons<\/a>: the habits that limit heat damage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/what-type-of-brush-should-i-choose-for-a-successful-blow-dry-446816\">Choosing the right brush for a blowout<\/a>: which shape and bristles suit your hair and the result you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What haircut is best for a round face?<\/h3>\n<p>A round face is flattered by vertical lines and lengths that fall below the chin: an angled bob, a long bob (lob), layered shoulder-length hair or a side part. 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A sharp, blunt bob makes fine hair look thicker, while layers take weight out of thick hair. Curly and coily hair benefits from being cut dry, curl by curl, to account for shrinkage as it dries. Think about your real routine too: bangs need regular trims, and a very structured cut needs daily styling. At the salon, bring photos of looks you love.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you care for curly, kinky and coily hair?<\/h2>\n<p>Curly to coily hair is often drier than straight hair, because the scalp\u2019s natural oils travel less easily down a spiral-shaped strand. A few habits make a big difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>space out shampoos, choose gentle formulas and alternate with co-washing (washing with conditioner) if needed;<\/li>\n<li>detangle wet hair saturated with conditioner, using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb, working from ends to roots;<\/li>\n<li>layer your moisture, for example with the LOC method (leave-in, oil, cream);<\/li>\n<li>sleep in a satin bonnet or on a satin pillowcase, and avoid tight hairstyles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>For our editorial team, no haircut is off-limits after a certain age and no style is reserved for one body type. Our face-shape pointers are there to highlight your features, never to lay down rules. Gray hair is a color in its own right, and coily hair doesn\u2019t need to be straightened.<\/p>\n<h2>Our articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/hairstyles-for-fine-hair-give-more-volume-441217\">Hairstyles for fine hair<\/a>: ideas for more volume without a complicated blowout.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/according-to-hairdressers-signs-prove-that-a-haircut-doesnt-suit-you-432066\">Signs your haircut isn\u2019t working for you<\/a>: what a hairdresser looks for, and when to change.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/how-to-protect-hair-from-heat-from-straighteners-and-curling-irons-446819\">Protecting your hair from flat irons and curling irons<\/a>: the habits that limit heat damage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/what-type-of-brush-should-i-choose-for-a-successful-blow-dry-446816\">Choosing the right brush for a blowout<\/a>: which shape and bristles suit your hair and the result you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What haircut is best for a round face?<\/h3>\n<p>A round face is flattered by vertical lines and lengths that fall below the chin: an angled bob, a long bob (lob), layered shoulder-length hair or a side part. 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