Guides
Before you book
Booking a hair salon in Seoul when you don't speak KoreanWhat to send before you go, which questions avoid surprises at the counter, and how to message the salon directly.Personal color analysis in Seoul: questions to ask before you bookLanguage, group sessions, what's included and what to wear — the things worth confirming with the studio in advance.Korean-style profile photo studios: what to knowHair and makeup, retouching, how many photos you get and how long delivery takes — confirm these before you go.Booking Seoul beauty shops without a Korean phone numberWhat works with a foreign number — Naver, KakaoTalk, WhatsApp, Instagram and booking platforms — and what to say in your first message.Deposits, lateness and cancellation at Seoul salonsWhy shops ask for a deposit, how strict they are about being late, and what Korea's consumer dispute guideline says.Paying at Seoul beauty shops: cards, cash prices, tax refunds and tippingWill your card work, why some menus show a cash price, whether you can get a tax refund on a hair appointment, and whether to tip.What beauty services cost in Hongdae (November 2026 sample)Starting prices published by Hongdae salons and studios — hair, personal color, profile photos, nails and head spa — and why the final bill can differ.A beauty half-day in Hongdae: getting there and getting aroundWhich trains stop at Hongik University Station, where the park and the busking street are, and how to fit appointments around them.Korean phrases for the salon — show this screenFifteen short sentences for hair, nail and head spa appointments, written the way shops actually phrase their menus.