How To Go To A Hair Salon In Seoul!

Are you living in Seoul? Have you been thinking about getting your hair done, but not sure how to find a good place where the staff is experienced with styling foreigners’ hair and can even speak English? Don’t fret! We’re here to help! Here are 5 simple steps to getting your hair done in Korea!!

1. Decide what you want to have done and find reference pictures

The very first thing you need to do is decide what you want done to your hair. Are you looking for a dramatic look? Or do you want a more subtle change? Do you just require a simple clean up of your split ends and layers, or are you looking to cut off all your hair into a stylish bob? Do you wish to have highlights added to your natural color or go for a drastic hair color change? Whether you want blonde or blue hair, you should come prepared to the hair salon with reference pictures so that you and your stylist are on the same page right from the beginning!

2. Find a salon that is experienced working with your hair type

If you found our website, chances are you aren’t originally from Korea. The good thing about Seoul is that it’s a big international city where you can pretty much find whatever you’re looking for. From tacos to bagels to English speaking hairdressers, chances are that someone has found what you’re looking for and written about it online. Be sure to familiarize yourself with blogs, YouTube videos, and friends in the city to help you find good recommendations. Word of mouth really is the best way to find your way around Seoul!

For hair salons, here are the foreign friendly salons that we’ve discovered based on the recs from fellow bloggers and friends:

3. Schedule an Appointment

Okay! Now that you’ve selected where you want to go to get your hair done, it’s time to make an appointment. Most of the places we listed above are usually in high demand, so it’s best to call ahead to see when they have availability.

For us, when we called Hair & Joy for an appointment, they were actually free that same afternoon so we were able to get in right away! But chances are if you want to get an appointment on a Saturday or Sunday, you’ll have to book it in advance.

4. Get Directions to the Hair Salon

Hair salons in Seoul aren’t always located in the most convenient areas. Be sure that you know where you are going when you set off for your appointment!

For example, Hair & Joy is located near Hongkik Station Exit 8, but you need to turn down a smaller alley and go up to the 3rd floor of a building to find it. When traveling in Seoul, it’s very helpful if you have wifi with you, but if you don’t, be sure you have very specific directions!

5. Get Your Hair Done

Now’s the fun part! It’s time to actually get your hair done. Be sure to sit back and enjoy the experience. Korean salons usually take great care of their customers, offering you drinks and entertainment like iPads or magazines while you get your hair done. We’ve also found the stylists really easy to talk to. Overall, it should be a fun and relaxing experience!

Watch Our Experience!

Still nervous about visiting a hair salon in Korea? Do you want to see what it’s really like to get your hair done in Seoul? Be sure to watch our video below to see our experience going to Hair & Joy in Hongdae!

We hope this post was enjoyable and informative! Where do you recommend in Seoul to get your hair done? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section below!

See you next time! ottoK-Go!

~Rara & Ash.Won

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