Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hair accessory" in Korean
“Hair accessory” in Korean is 헤어액세서리 (pronounced "heeo-aekseseori").
헤어액세서리
heeo-aekseseori
Usage & Context
Decorative items worn in the hair in Korea. Popular for adding style and keeping hair in place.
Example Sentence
헤어액세서리를 하고 나갔어요.
I put on a hair accessory and went out.
How to use 헤어액세서리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hair accessory” is 헤어액세서리, romanized as heeo-aekseseori.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '헤어' (heeo), sounds like 'he' followed by 'uh' (as in 'duh'). The second part, '액세서리' (aekseseori), sounds like 'ache' (for '액'), 'say' (for '세'), 'saw' (for '서'), and 'ree' (for '리'). Emphasize the '액' syllable slightly.
More Example Sentences
Considering a purchase while shopping.
예쁜 헤어액세서리 하나 살까?
Should I buy a pretty hair accessory?
Complimenting a friend's style.
이 헤어액세서리는 네 머리에 잘 어울려.
This hair accessory looks good on your hair.
Searching for a misplaced item at home.
잃어버린 헤어액세서리를 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for the hair accessory I lost.
Cultural Context
Hair accessories are a significant part of fashion in Korea, not just for practical reasons but also for completing an outfit. From simple clips to elaborate headbands and scrunchies, they are widely used by people of all ages. K-pop idols and K-drama characters often showcase trendy and unique hair accessories, influencing popular styles. Many specialized boutiques and online stores cater specifically to hair accessory trends.
Editorial note
We review entries like 헤어액세서리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
헤어액세서리 매장
hair accessory store
헤어액세서리 선물
hair accessory gift
예쁜 헤어액세서리
pretty hair accessory
Related Expressions
머리핀
meoripin
hairpin (general term)
머리띠
meoritti
headband (general term)
머리끈
meorikkeun
hair tie/elastic
장신구
jangsinggu
ornament/accessory (general)
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