Hongdae lash extension salon: 1:1 consult for droopy lashes, Lashkimi

Why I went to Lashkimi in Hongdae

Lashkimi, a lash salon in Hongdae, is where the writer went about droopy lashes after hearing good word of mouth. I've been doing makeup a little more often lately, and every time I felt my lashes were a bit lacking T_T (I'm clumsy with my hands...)

So!!!! I went to a place everyone in Hongdae raves about, and I honestly feel like I met the teacher of my life! 💖 Hehehe T_T She's amazing, just wait. I'm even planning to go back to her for a lash perm later. My office is right next door, you see T_T!!!!!! Aaaah. From the consultation to the result I was so happy, so let me start the Lashkimi story right now!

Lashkimi and Nailharayu: a shop run by two owners who are friends

Lashkimi shares a space with the nail shop Nailharayu (네일하라유). 👭 Nails and lashes! The owners are friends, I'm told!

Right at the entrance you see "Nailharayu" and "Lashkimi" together! Turns out the two owners are friends 👭✨

Maybe that's why the mood is so warm, and both of them are so friendly that even on my first visit I felt as comfortable as at a regular spot, hahahaha. The office has a fresh, leafy feel with lots of green, which was easy on the eyes too! haha

How does the lash consultation at Lashkimi work?

At Lashkimi, even if you bring reference photos, they don't just copy them. They analyze and explain everything one by one: the design that suits your eye shape, lash thickness, how the lashes are applied, color, and your everyday makeup. I'd browsed the Lashkimi Instagram references for the kind of lashes I like and captured them in advance! 📱

But the teacher didn't just say "Okay, I'll do it like this~". She went through everything in detail, from the design for my eye shape to lash thickness, how they'd go in, color, and how I usually do my makeup 😲

I've never had anyone consult so thoroughly and professionally! I was totally moved by her passion T_T 👍 Seri-ous-ly

Droopy lashes: Lashkimi before and after

After the treatment at Lashkimi, my limp, drooping lashes lifted up clearly, making my eyes look bigger and my features more defined. 📸 Goodbye bare eyes! Now I'll show you the result you're all most curious about! hehehe (warning: the difference is huge)

My lashes normally droop limply like in this photo, so I sometimes hear that I look sleepy T_T 😭 (I really am sleepy a lot, though...🙄) hahahaha

Anyway! Ta-da! What do you think? Amazing, right? 💖 She nailed that hard-to-describe "natural but clearly noticeable"(?) look I wanted!!!!!!!!! Aaaaaah!!!

My eyes look twice as big and bright, haha 🤣 And my overall look got so much more defined!

How do Lashkimi lashes feel to wear?

The lashes I got at Lashkimi felt light and comfortable, with no catching when I blink. 🎥 It's a bit embarrassing, but photos alone don't seem to capture how pretty they are, so I'm sneaking in a video I shot in a taxi on my way down to Daejeon with my new lashes on! 🎬 hehe

(It was a business trip, and the driver kept talking, so I turned the camera on 🙄🤣) Not a single catching feeling when I blink, so light and comfortable, which makes me even happier. You can clearly see the lashes in the video too, right? 😆

Verdict: Lashkimi for Hongdae lash-salon nomads

• The owners' warm energy and kindness
• A 1:1 custom consultation with real expert vibes
• A light, sturdy result with zero foreign feeling

If you have an important shoot or event coming up, or want a thorough consultation like I did, I highly recommend Lashkimi in Hongdae! 💖