Men's haircut and crown volume perm in Nowon, Seoul: Moment Hair

A men's haircut plus crown volume perm at Moment Hair Suraksan Station Branch

Moment Hair Suraksan Station Branch

My husband's hair had gotten pretty long, so it was time for a cut. I thought about just doing a plain cut, but since his crown area tends to get pressed flat easily, we decided to add a crown volume perm along with the men's haircut this time. On top of that, the thinning hair around his crown was something that always bothered him.

Where is Moment Hair near Suraksan Station, and what are the hours?

1672 Dongil-ro, 2nd floor, Nowon-gu, Seoul, open 11:00 - 20:00, closed every Wednesday.

The salon's name was written big at the entrance, so it wasn't hard to find even on a first visit. Going up to the 2nd floor, the space felt cozier but cleaner than I expected. The mirrors ran all along one side, so the space didn't feel cramped at all, and everything was neatly organized.

As soon as we sat down at our reserved time, the stylist checked his hair condition right away, and while talking about how he usually styles it, we worked out the look he wanted. He explained what he wanted and the stylist asked detailed questions about any recent treatments too. We also talked about things he'd been stressed about with his hair, and she kindly answered every question.

Why it's better to book Moment Hair in advance

I booked in advance before visiting. These days, booking ahead at a salon tends to come with more discounts and no waiting, so it's a lot better than just walking in. I'd recommend booking through Naver Reservation before you go.

Inside the salon: floor-to-ceiling windows

When a salon is too small, it can feel stuffy while you're sitting there for a long time, but Moment Hair Suraksan Station Branch felt spacious and open. The floor-to-ceiling windows especially opened up the view outside. With sunlight coming in and a view of outside, it never felt cramped.

Since a haircut means sitting for a long time, having a roomy space made the wait comfortable too, and the overall tidy, clean look made for a relaxed atmosphere.

How the men's haircut was cut

First, the overall length was cut down. The sides and back, which had gotten messy, were neatly trimmed, while the top wasn't cut too short and was left looking natural.

From the side, the area around the ears looked tidy and the top blended in naturally, making it an easygoing style for everyday work. And this time, it wasn't just a cut — he also got the crown volume perm.

Especially the back — once it was neatly trimmed all the way down to the nape, it looked noticeably more put-together than before. When the hair was long, the back looked a bit heavy, but after the tidy trim, the back view was much cleaner too.

The crown volume perm result: volume without obvious curl

My husband actually has a decent amount of hair overall, but whenever his crown gets pressed flat, his whole head looks flat, so he'd always wanted a bit more volume there. That said, a perm with heavy curls felt like too much, so we went with just enough natural volume in the crown area.

After the treatment, the top clearly looked more naturally lifted than before. With the sides and back kept neat and volume added on top, the overall shape looked balanced. Best of all, the volume didn't feel excessive, which I really liked.

The shampoo room and the heat processing step

There was a separate shampoo room, and the care there felt cozy and refreshing.

The heat treatment process was comfortable too, and honestly it felt like a little healing trip. Happy with the hair, and the salon itself was a clean, comfortable space to relax in — we left in a good mood :)