Uncovering Foreigner-Friendly Hair Salons in Seoul

Seoul, South Korea's vibrant capital, is widely recognized as an international hub for fashion and beauty, leading the world with its innovative and trend-setting aesthetics. This city's trailblazing approach to style frequently influences global fashion and beauty cultures. For visitors hoping to experience this firsthand through a transformative makeover or a stylish, Korean-inspired haircut, navigating Seoul's salon scene might seem daunting. Fear not, as we have curated a list of the most welcoming and foreigner-friendly salons in Seoul, ensuring your beauty experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

Juno Hair Salon

Juno Hair Salon is one of the most popular tourist-friendly salons in Seoul. It is one of the largest chains of salon in South Korea thanks to its reputation for excellent customer service and the latest hair trends.

With multiple branches all over the country, Juno is one of the few salons that you will have a chance at a walk-in without prior appointments. It might be worth noting that the prices at Juno are on the higher end, and upselling is a rather common occurrence at Juno.

There are multiple locations in Seoul and all over the country. But if the language is a concern, head to the ones that are conveniently located in the main tourist areas like Gangnam and Myeongdong. Check the list of locations of their various branches on their website.

🗺️ Address: South Korea, Seoul, Jung-gu, 4F junohair4 (Naver Map | Google Map)

Soonsiki Hair Salon

Having featured in international publications such as Vogue, and even having its own reality TV show, Soonsiki Hair Salon is undoubtedly one of the most popular hair salons in Seoul. The stylists at Soonsiki can also communicate very well in English, so you don't have to worry too much about miscommunication!

Soonsiki is also undoubtedly pricey. But their stylists are known to be very skilled, and have the ability to create unique and trendy hairstyles suited for each customer, and have customers leaving the salon feeling very satisfied with their new look. Check out the works of their stylists on their website and find the one that best fits your preferences!

Soonsiki has two locations, both located in the vicinity of the trendy area of Hongdae. Advanced reservations are required for an appointment at Soonsiki. Reservations can be made by creating a new thread in the forum on their official website.

🗺️ Address: 5F Seokjeon-building, 364-31 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea (Naver Map | Google Map)

Jenny House

Now, if you are looking for a celebrity experience, look no further than Jenny House. Jenny House is a very popular name that serves many Korean celebrities. Jenny House takes care of not only your hair, but also provides make-up services. If you were planning to take wedding or graduation photos in Korea, you could consider engaging Jenny House for a hair and make-up package.

As you might have guessed, the experience at Jenny House isn't going to be cheap. But the celebrity experience and professionalism is definitely worth the price. You will have to call them to make a reservation, or you could purchase a package from Klook to secure your slot!

🗺️ Address: South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam-gu, 16-1 (Naver Map | Google Map)

Cecica Hair

Conveniently located near Ewha University, Cecica Hair has been a favourite with international visitors for a long time. It is one of the longest standing salons in the area, and having built a steady base of return customers from all over the world, it moved from its original location to a larger place nearby in 2020.

The friendly and approachable stylists at Cecica Hair will provide recommendations for customers based on your look and shape of your head. And the best thing of it all is the affordable price tag that is tagged to the service.

Check out their Facebook page for a portfolio of their works. You can also make an appointment with them through their Facebook page.

🗺️ Address: 163 Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, 2F, Seoul, South Korea (Naver Map | Google Map)

CCA Hair

Befitting of its location in Hongdae, CCA Hair is a salon that promises some of the latest and trendiest styles, all at a very affordable price. They have very knowledgeable stylists who will be more than happy to recommend the products that are best suited for you. And of course, they are rather fluent in English, so communication wouldn't be a problem.

For a portfolio of their works, check out their Instagram profile. You can also make an appointment with them by sliding into their Instagram DMs!

🗺️ Address: 45, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Naver Map | Google Map)

Moon Salon

If price is the primary concern, you can consider going to Moon Salon, located in the heart of Myeongdong. While the prices are much more affordable, the stylists are very professional and are trained in understanding different hair types, textures, and styling preferences. They are also great at keeping up with the latest trends, making it a very popular salon even amongst locals.

Walk-ins are accepted, but the salon is almost always full, so it is advisable to make a reservation in advance. Reservations can be made via Naver. (A step-by-step guide for reservations on Naver)

🗺️ Address: Jung-gu Myeongdong 8-gil 43, 3F (Naver Map | Google Map)