Swapping out her ethereal long hair: Did LingLing and Orm both go for a layered cut? This new hairstyle is already booked to be 2026’s hottest look!

Thai drama star LingLing Kwong recently celebrated her 31st birthday, and a new set of birthday photos gave fans quite a shock. LingLing had traded her signature ethereal long hair for a sleek, mysterious layered cut that falls at the collarbone? Fans later learned from a BTS video posted by the photographer that the “new hairstyle” was actually an elaborate wig prepared for the birthday shoot, yet it still piqued everyone’s interest in the cut.

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The face-flattering appeal of LingLing Kwong’s “high-layered collarbone-length hair”

Known for her gentle, big-sister image, LingLing has gone for high layers in this new hairstyle, with the length falling at her collarbone. The key to this cut is its “airiness”: rather than heavy, blunt ends, the hair has a natural curve that perfectly flatters the jawline. The layers begin at the chin and extend downward, subtly framing both sides of her face. For anyone looking to flatter their jawline, it’s practically a lifesaver.

 

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Orm Kornnaphat’s “Japanese-style feathered cut”: a guide for sweet-yet-cool girls

If LingLing is the definition of gentleness, Orm’s new hairstyle reveals a rebellious, playful side. She opted for a more Japanese-inspired feathered cut, or Hush Cut, which is slightly shorter than LingLing’s wig and falls right at the shoulders. Its key features are volume at the crown and light, wispy ends, paired with see-through bangs. The overall look is mysterious and cool.

 

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Over the past two years, beauty trends have shifted from a single “ethereal” look toward individuality. Long hair is certainly a safe choice, yet layered medium-length hair does more to highlight the dimension of your features. LingLing and Orm were smart with their hair transformations this time: they retained feminine lines while adding cooler, more edgy elements. This kind of “effortless beauty” is what modern women aspire to.

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