Post-army keratin volume magic at a Songdo hair salon: Juno Hair

My younger brother was discharged from the army a few months ago, and the haircut he got in the military kept bugging him. He wanted to go somewhere that really knew what they were doing. After a long search, we found Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean, which is said to be great at matching styles to face shape and head shape, and we went together.

My brother had never been happy with a haircut at a salon before, but this time he was really pleased. He even said he'd come back even though it's far from home. So here is my honest review of the keratin volume magic (a Korean straightening-style perm that adds volume) he got from designer Junbo at Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean, a salon we picked as a good one for men's hair in Songdo.

What is the atmosphere at Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean like?

Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean sits right in front of the sea, so you get a lovely ocean view. The stylish exterior alone made us look forward to the interior and the designers' skills.

Inside, the whole place felt pleasant. From outside the building looked tall, so I assumed it had two floors, but the ceilings are just really high. That makes the space feel open and not stuffy, and with the stylish interior, the first impression was a good one.

The shampoo room was neat and clean, and I liked how private it felt. Since head spa is available here, there were even chairs with a massage function, which caught my eye.

Most of the chairs face large panoramic windows, so you can enjoy the open view while getting your hair done. On a rainy day, I bet the sea outside the window gives it a different kind of mood.

What did the army haircut look like before?

First, the before photos. The haircut from the army was still there, so the whole thing looked unkempt, and his hair was rather shaggy.

At Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean, you change into a gown first and wait, and when you choose a drink, they bring it with some snacks. The coffee was tasty, and the peppermint iced tea was nice and cold.

How was the face-shape consultation with designer Junbo?

Designer Junbo went through the hairstyle my brother wanted in detail during the consultation. My brother said he'd never had anyone give a proper hair consultation like this before. Even though he described the style he wanted pretty vaguely, Junbo understood it perfectly and set the direction for the treatment.

Considering his face shape, with slightly prominent cheekbones and hollow temples, Junbo suggested growing out the sides of his bangs so they could naturally cover those areas, saying it would suit him better.

My brother especially liked that Junbo was kind throughout the whole session and spoke so nicely. Even with customers coming in nonstop, he was friendly from start to finish, which made it even better.

A different look from the cut alone

Besides being kind, Junbo was meticulous in every step. He kept checking that the style he wanted was coming out right and trimmed with great care, and the cut alone made his overall look noticeably cleaner.

Many people seemed to come in just for a cut, and seeing young boys there too, I got the feeling this is a place with lots of regulars who keep coming back.

How is keratin volume magic different from regular volume magic?

My brother got the keratin volume magic (₩197,000) at Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean. In the middle of the treatment, Junbo carefully sprayed on a nutrient product containing protein similar to hair's own. Unlike regular volume magic, hair care is built into the process, so it seemed likely to reduce the damage and help keep the hair glossy.

At the end, he also did a scalp pack and a coating step to keep the protein from escaping. If you're worried about hair damage, the keratin volume magic with its care steps might be worth a look.

To finish, he gave a scalp pressure massage and a trapezius massage too. My brother said the pressure felt great, and after sitting for so long it seemed to melt away the built-up tiredness.

Is it easy to style at home?

Even though my brother described the style he wanted vaguely, Junbo finished it perfectly into a haircut he really loved, and afterward explained in detail how to style it easily at home. It's a style that isn't hard to handle, so he said that even drying it roughly the way he was shown gives a similar look. He's not used to styling his hair, so he especially liked how easy it is to manage.

The result of his first volume magic after discharge

When I saw the finished hair, I thought right away that it suited my brother. The shaggy army haircut turned into a clean style that fits his face shape, and his overall impression looked a lot neater.

Comparing the before and after photos, the cleaner look was obvious, and his whole impression got much brighter. For men who struggle to find a hairstyle that suits them or who worry about how to style it, I strongly recommend designer Junbo at Juno Hair Songdo Crystal Ocean.

We went based on reviews alone at first, so the price felt a little steep. But after getting the finished style, the careful consultation and the thorough care, it was a price I could completely accept.