Wangsimni hair salon men's down perm for puffy sides: Salon de L

In short

Salon de L (살롱드엘) is a hair salon in Wangsimni, on the 2nd floor of Tenzhill Mall at 137 Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The writer, whose side hair quickly puffs out, got a men's cut and down perm together at Salon de L and received a thorough consultation, a down perm that flattens the sides naturally, and styling instructions to follow at home. Verdict: Salon de L is worth returning to for a neat, easy-to-manage men's hairstyle.

Visiting Salon de L in Wangsimni for a men's cut and down perm

Good to know

Getting there
Sinseol-dong Station Exit 10 · 13-min walk (store listing, Oct 2, 2026)
Service
Men's cut + down perm
Location
Unit 115, 2nd floor, Tenzhill Mall, 137 Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

as written by the visitor on Jul 21, 2026

Why I got a men's cut and down perm at Salon de L in Wangsimni

I was looking for a hair salon in Wangsimni, saw good reviews, and ended up getting a cut and a down perm together at Salon de L (살롱드엘). My side hair pops up as soon as it gets a little long and the whole thing looks messy, so I get it done regularly. To give you the result first: I was more satisfied than I expected, and if I'm ever looking for a Wangsimni hair salon again, this is where I'd want to come back.

Visiting Salon de L in Wangsimni for a men's cut and down perm

What is the atmosphere like at Salon de L?

The moment I walked in, the whole place felt clean and stylish. It isn't stuffy, the lighting is soft, and it's well kept, so it felt comfortable and fresh. It's not noisy, so I could relax while getting my hair done, and the staff greeted me brightly, so even as a first-timer I felt at ease.

Clean interior of Salon de L with soft lighting

How thorough is the consultation before the treatment?

Before starting, Salon de L ran a really thorough consultation. They asked in detail how I usually style my hair, how much my sides pop up, and how much time I spend on it on weekdays. They didn't just push whatever is trendy; they explained the direction that suits my face shape and hair type best, which made me trust them.

Consultation before the treatment considering face shape and hair type

Men's cut: sides and back blended naturally

The men's cut at Salon de L was really detailed. It didn't feel like just trimming the length; they checked the overall balance bit by bit, and the connection between the sides and the back was especially natural. They also checked the fringe length several times against the style I wanted, which showed real care and made the finished result much better.

Men's cut trimming the sides and back
Men's cut with the fringe length being matched

Did the down perm tame my flyaway sides?

The down perm (a perm that presses hair flat) was satisfying too. My sides pop up so fast that my style falls apart after a single day, but they checked exactly where it lifts and pressed down only the parts that needed it, naturally. It didn't feel overly flat; it kept a bit of volume while looking tidy, so it looked much more natural, and it seems easy to maintain in daily life.

Down perm pressing down flyaway sides
Naturally tidied sides after the down perm

Explaining progress during the treatment

Throughout the treatment, they explained where things stood from time to time, which was reassuring. They kept checking whether anything felt uncomfortable, and it was impressive how carefully they made sure the pressure wasn't too strong. That attention to small details let me get the treatment done comfortably.

Treatment continuing while progress is explained

A shampoo with a scalp massage

I was personally really happy with the shampoo too. They included a scalp massage at a good strength, which felt like it melted away my tiredness, and my hair finished clean with no residue. If the shampoo matters to you when you get a haircut, I think you'll be happy with it.

Shampoo with scalp massage at Salon de L

Do they teach styling you can do at home?

For the finishing style, they didn't just make it look good; they showed me methods I can easily copy at home. They explained step by step the blow-dry direction, the order of applying wax, and how to build volume with your hands, which helped a lot since styling has always been hard for me. Small explanations like this really raise how satisfied you feel.

Finishing styling with a blow-dry and wax

The finished men's hairstyle and value for money

When I checked the finished cut and down perm in the mirror, what I liked most was how natural it looked. It didn't look overdone, just clean and refined, and my face shape looked a bit more put together too. It's a style that works for the office or an important appointment, so I was very satisfied.

Natural men's hairstyle after the cut and down perm

The value for money was good too. It wasn't just a haircut and done; they were thorough from the consultation through the treatment to the styling tips, so the time was not wasted at all. It felt like a place I'd want to keep going to for regular care rather than a one-time visit.

Finished style after consultation through styling

Is Salon de L a good hair salon for men in Wangsimni?

If you're looking for a place in Wangsimni that does men's hair well, Salon de L is easy to recommend. They suggest a style that fits your face shape and hair type and create something clean without being overdone, so I think anyone from students to office workers would be happy. I felt it suits people who are thinking about a down perm or a men's cut in particular.

Neatly finished men's cut

There are so many hair salons in Wangsimni these days that it's hard to decide where to go, but after visiting myself I understood why the reviews are so good. They were friendly from start to finish and the quality of the work was satisfying, so I'd like to come back for my next cut.

Wrapping up the visit to Salon de L in Wangsimni

If you're looking for a hair salon in Wangsimni, I recommend giving Salon de L a try. The thorough consultation, the natural men's cut and down perm, and the comfortable atmosphere were all points in its favor. If you want a clean men's hairstyle or an easy-to-manage style, it looks like a good choice.

Easy-to-manage finished men's hairstyle
Finished men's down perm style at Salon de L

Where it is

Salon de L살롱드엘

Room 115, 2nd floor, Tenzhill Mall, 137 Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 성동구 마장로 137 텐즈힐몰2층 115호

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