You know, considering the love I have for all things Korean, I’m surprised that the number of blog posts I have on this topic number so low.
So, today, seeing as I desperately need to stay awake, I have decided to do up a blog post on doing my hair in Seoul, Korea.
Famous English-speaking salons
Since they are catered to english-speaking tourists (aka Westerners), naturally their prices will be jacked up. But if you can’t speak Korean, I guess they’re a safe bet. However, if like me you prefer your hair thick and full, these won’t be the places for you. Most caucasians love their hair layered and thinned out (ugh, why would you want to lose your hair so early in life?!)/
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Lucy Hair: 02-325-2225
Directions: Line 2 to Sinchon Station take Exit 1. Walk straight ahead until you reach Natuur Ice Cream shop and turn right. Approximately ½ block down on your left is a TWorld building Lucy Hair is on the 2nd floor.
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Hair & Joy: 02-363-4253
Directions and more information available on website: www.hairandjoy.com. Located in Hongdae off Line 2 at Hongik University Station Exit 8. Lucy (from above) came from this salon and prolly made enough to start up her own salon.
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Juno Hair : Really popular and famous chain throughout Seoul. I’ve heard that celebrities go there to do their hair. More information http://www.junohair.com/
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Toni & Guy: There are several locations throughout the Seoul Metro Area, find the one closest to you online at www.toniandguy.com/salon/finder.
What you should do
Print and bring many pictures, preferably of Korean celebrities. They will have the typical Korean cut, and therefore it’s easier for the stylist to gauge what exactly you want. If you don’t have photos, fret not. Most salons should have this “consultation area” where they have many pictures in a file so all you have to do is it point. The salon I went to even had laptops so you could google for styles you want.
Types of styles
Magic Straight: Rebonding – gives you straight hair
Magic Volume: Rebonding BUT the top parts near your roots are “bounced” up to give you volume. Same with your ends. Gives you an appearance of fuller hair, and isn’t flat against your head.Kind of like a bown / apple head. The curls at the ends of your hair can be done in any way you want, inward or outward or a semi-messy curls.
Wave / Water Wave: Gentle waves, not the ajumma (aunty) tight perms.However, the outcome depends on whether your hair is layered or not. The stylist should advise you accordingly.
What I did
I have really stubborn straight and thick hair. So I decided to go for the wave to see how I’ll look.
First, the gown.
then, the wash and cut. – Cut is complimentary with every treatment you order. No add-on prices.
I’m taking the above photo from the consultation table.
Now, to hook me up to the octopus-machine that curls your hair.
This phot is before being hooked up. And that’s my uber fierce and sassy hair stylist Jei. She cuts hair on 4-inch heels. Don’t mess with her! hahaa
After being hooked up.
my very straight hair before the perm
Fresh out of the salon – pardon my cockster face. an overnight flight + no sleep + 4 hour hair session made me super excited to see hot steaming food.
1 month after the perm
And it cost me just 96,000 won (SGD 107).My friend did Magic Straight for just 120,000 won (SGD 134).
We did it at a salon called Cecica at Sinchon, near the Women’s university. Not advisable if you are 100% english speaking, cos they don’t speak a single word of english there.
However, don’t go to Orang Salon – we asked for price and it was 200,000 won for Magic straight. gasp.
I can’t wait to go back there and re-perm it 
Posted on October 25, 2011
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