Hime Cut

Hime haircuts scream "royalty." Straight-across forehead bangs. Long hair falls straight down on both sides, framing the face. Chin-length or longer, straight back. Japanese call it himekatto, meaning "princess cut." Marks high-class girls, mostly ojou-sama. Think of spoiled rich kids or calm shrine maidens. Schools, mansions, and fantasy courts have it. Lines are smooth and unbroken.

Thicker, blunt bangs have no wisps. Side locks brush cheeks, enhancing stares. Black hair is classic, but blondes and silvers work too. Rei Ayanami from Evangelion looks great in the cold, distant short blue version. Evil Ragyo Kiryuin from Kill la Kill has long purple waves. Tohru from Miss Kobayashi has cute horns. Arts catch the wind and raise bangs or shine hair. No split ends in close-ups. Kimonos and frilly dresses suit full-body shots. Central wallpapers frame faces with eyes through hair. Girls look down or to the side, exuding superiority.

Straight hair was a sign of beauty among Heian nobility. It looks elegant and scary in modern anime. Untouchable or secret signals. Fans love royal style. Her authority is clear. Sort of timeless, adaptable.