Hongdae hair salon rush root touch-up and blow-dry: U Art Hair

I got a root touch-up at U Art Hair Hongdae (유아트헤어 홍대점), a place I found while searching for a Hongdae hair salon! My roots have been growing out so fast lately that my hair looked messy, so I rushed in, and I'm so happy with the result that I'm leaving a review :)

U Art Hair Hongdae opening hours and pets

U Art Hair Hongdae opens at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays. On weekends it's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and pets are welcome too.

• Mon-Fri 09:30-20:00
• Sat, Sun 10:00-20:00
• Pets allowed

Is U Art Hair Hongdae easy to reach from Hongik Univ. Station?

U Art Hair Hongdae is close to the subway station, so it's easy to get to. The location is honestly great, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a hair salon in Mapo.

Among Hongdae salons, an easy commute like this matters more than you'd think, right? It also opens early in the morning, so fitting it into your schedule is easy~

Inside U Art Hair Hongdae and the 1:1 consultation

Inside, U Art Hair Hongdae wasn't crowded and had a calm atmosphere overall, so I could relax during my treatment. It didn't feel loud or chaotic, which I liked even more.

The owner-stylist greeted me kindly and did a thorough consultation, so even though it was my first visit, I felt at ease.

Maybe because it's one-on-one, everything from the consultation to the treatment felt focused.

Root dye in Hongdae: how does the salon match your existing color?

Color matching is the key to a root touch-up, and at U Art Hair Hongdae the stylist carefully checked that my newly grown roots would blend naturally with my existing color. (Nice!)

I've been to quite a few salons, but not many look at the details this closely.

Before the treatment and the protective product

The root dye was fairly quick, but it never felt rushed. If anything, the stylist was even more thorough, so I was very satisfied :)

They also sprayed a protective product, which really put me at ease, hehe :) The stylist is so sweet and the skills were top-notch (Credit where it's due!)

Root dye before and after: how much changed?

Before the root dye, the roots stood out and my hair looked messy overall. Afterward, the color connects naturally and the whole look is much neater.

You can really tell a professional's touch makes the difference. The result was better than I expected, and I kept checking it in the mirror.

I heard U Art Hair Hongdae has been open for 5 years! In Hongdae, the holy land of beauty, near Hongdae Station, it has held its spot for quite a while, so there's a reason for it, hehe

Finishing blow-dry and styling

I also liked the finishing blow-dry after the root dye at U Art Hair Hongdae. It wasn't just drying; they styled it beautifully, so I didn't need to fix anything myself afterward!

Touches like this made me think it's a savvy salon even among Hongdae's many options. (Highly, highly recommended!)

Who is U Art Hair Hongdae good for?

Overall, U Art Hair Hongdae was a Mapo hair salon I was happy with on value, location and treatment quality.

I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxed treatment in an uncomplicated atmosphere, and to anyone weighing a detail-heavy service like root dye!

If you're looking for a Hongdae hair salon, U Art Hair Hongdae is worth a visit! (Truly recommended) I'm planning to go back next time too. (100% chance of a return visit)