As far as the beauty industry is concerned, South Korea deserves its repute as an unrivalled haven—one tirelessly earned over the last decade. In every respect, from skincare to aesthetics, K-beauty has emerged on top. Say less about the way it overhauled entire skincare routines with its legion of innovative and high-efficacious products like toner pads and lightweight serums. Meanwhile, the plethora of well-formulated make-up holds its own; think glossy lip tints, skin-first foundations, and highly-pigmented glitter pods that double the dose of happiness in every make-up aficionado’s vanity.
There are also the myriad of medical-grade clinics or aesthetic services which make Seoul a destination in itself—so many have fashioned entire itineraries around the facial treatments, dedicated appointments with dream nail artists or personal colour analysis sessions whilst in town.
Allow us however, to put you on the hair salons in the South Korean capital. After all, nothing beats a good hair makeover to tell everyone you’ve just returned from a certified beauty haven. Trade out your limp, unkempt strands for a voluminous new do in the Land of the Morning Calm—for some that might be a soft C-curl perm, a transformative bixie cut or simply the induction of some fresh layers to your cascading tresses. With the sheer range of beauty salons in town however, it’s understandably difficult to pick a spot you’ll be able to truly trust your manes with.
Not to fret though, for Vogue Singapore’s curated list spans the gamut between premium destinations to cool girl addresses which not only offer a range of personalised consultations to figure out the best approach for one’s face type; extremely well-trained stylists who are also adept at accommodating for language differences; as well as luxurious services to go along with your individual consultations.
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Soonsiki
Located in a few prime spots such as Hongdae and Seongsu, Soonsiki is certainly one to make a pit stop at for all your mane needs, be it a darling blowout or fresh cut. With a quick and efficient team that works like clockwork, the staff here tailor the experience to its different customers, depending on the service requested for beforehand. After a pre-appointment booking and quick five-minute consultation, you’ll find yourselves in the good hands of Soonsiki’s rotating team of stylists, each one boasting a dedicated aesthetic—all to get you the look you desire.
164 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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Onyad
Onyad cuts the perfect balance between a trendy spot and one that truly offers professional, top-notch service. The consultations here feel incredibly personalised—so you can request your hair designer or artist to recommend you the best hair cut or colour programme, according to your face shape and composition. With its relaxing atmosphere, it is the perfect spot to head to if you’re looking to achieve that fresh and feminine K-aesthetic.
2F, 66-10 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
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Jenny House
One of the OGs. When it comes to luxury service, Jenny House boasts a celebrity clientele that seems hard to beat. A quick scroll of their socials will tell you that a bevy of A-list actors have walked through the halls of this salon—from Son Yejin to Kim Taeri—an institution in itself when it comes to the salon and makeover business in Seoul. Expect exceptional quality, warm hospitality and the very best professionals on your case; all of whom are dedicated to making sure you walk out the doors feeling more confident and assured in your own skin (and hair!).
56 Seolleung-ro 146-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul
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Comme Nana Bien
You’re in good hands at Comme Nana Bien. Led by an expert team of professionals—with stylists who also recently worked with designers on the ground for 2026 Seoul Fashion Week—you can count on the Comme team to take care of you from start to end. With a relaxing, luxurious atmosphere and spacious salon, this team of stylists will also be able to accommodate for English-speaking guests, you won’t have to worry about any miscommunications along the way, working with you to get the precise look that you’re hoping for.
B1F, 35 Daesagwan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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Eco Jardin
Think the full works, from specialised hair services to the Korean head spa experience. At Eco Jardin, you can expect a wealth of treatments thar go beyond the usual cut, colour or perm routine—with unique treatments dedicated to scalp health or even specialised make-up services for your needs of the day. The former alone seems to be worth the visit, with treatments like the 15 Step Stem Cell Scalp Treatment or the Ginseng K-Herbal Scalp Treatment, which not only feel extremely relaxing and reinvigorating, but also targets specific issues such as hair loss, dry dandruff or general fatigue.
Level 2, 514 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul
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Cheongdam Lovey
Yet another one known for its celebrity clientele, it’s only understandable considering its prime location. Trained by Jenny House, hair stylist and founder Da-ho founded Cheongdam Lovey with the same professional ethos in mind. Again, a suite of services await—be it hair or make-up—and the salon makes it very clear and easy for non Korean-speaking individuals to try out their services, with specialised staff for English and Japanese speaking customers even.
25 Seolleung-ro 146-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
