K-Beauty Route

💇 Hair salons in Gangnam

7 top-rated salons in Gangnam

Gangnam salons sit at the mid-to-upper end of Seoul pricing and are set up for regulars rather than drop-ins, so book ahead. English varies a lot by salon rather than by area, which makes reviews more useful here than a general rule.

Will they speak English?

We do not hold language data for individual salons, and we are not going to guess — being wrong sends you into a three-hour appointment you cannot talk through. What works reliably: bring photos of the cut or colour you want, say how much length you are willing to lose, and mention any previous bleach or perm before they start. A translation app covers the rest. Booking ahead also helps, because a salon that knows a foreign customer is coming can put the right stylist on.

What it costs

Across Seoul, a women’s cut typically runs about ₩20,000–50,000, a men’s cut ₩15,000–30,000, a perm ₩100,000–250,000 and colour ₩80,000–200,000. Long-hair surcharges are common and often not on the menu board, so ask for the price at your length before they start.

Worth knowing

Gangnam Station salons are often several floors up in office buildings with no street-level shopfront. Check the floor number before you go looking for a sign.

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