Liz here,
This past weekend, I got to experience up close one of my big inspirations for the hair project when I attended KCON in Los Angeles.
KCON (short for “Korean Convention”) is a two-day festival of Korean pop culture, and 2013 is only the 2nd year they’ve held it.
The big draw was the concert on Sunday night which featured several different K-Pop groups. Two of the biggest draws for the concert are also my hair heroes:
G-Dragon:
And the 12 member group, EXO:
Sadly, G-Dragon and EXO are pretty boring hair-wise at the moment (basic platinum is K-Pop “boring.”) Fortunately, new group Teen Top stepped up to the plate with some fantastic hair. It looked even better in the gold lamé ensembles that they wore when performing.
There was also lots of time on Saturday and Sunday to go to panels, wait in line for silly prizes (free ramen cups! flashing green ears!), pick up Korean BBQ at food trucks, and most importantly, people watch! There was so much fantastic hair:
This was only a tiny, tiny fraction of the amazing, fun hair on display! The video recap has a few more excellent examples:
Who knows what my hair will be like in 2014, but I might have to check out KCON again, just to see what’s happening in the colorful world of K-Pop hair.
Changing the Locks 
This is Prakash Raj, have you already forgotten me? I will be cast in a Korean drama to win you back!
Don’t worry Prakash, I haven’t forgotten you! Acting in a K-drama would definitely get you back on my radar. but dying your hair into a blue mohawk would be even better. 😉
Great seeing you in L.A. Ironic that your most shocking hair style was the most conventional — straight and blond. Love the KCON street reporting from a hair perspective!
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