Apgujeong Rodeo salon semi-leaf cut while growing out a perm: Biorn

I've been growing my hair out like crazy because I really wanted to try a leaf perm, but growing it out with no real style in mind left it looking messy and shapeless ㅠㅠ My face looked bigger and the whole thing felt puffy and frustrating. I decided I couldn't keep going like this, so I booked through Naver and headed to Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo, hoping to get it tidied up and get some proper professional advice. I ended up loving the semi-leaf cut and down perm combo, and the designer was so kind — total satisfaction, so here's my review!

Where is Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo, and is there parking?

Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo is just a 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on the Suin-Bundang Line, so it was really easy to find. Being so close to the station meant I didn't have to walk far in the sweltering summer heat, which I loved haha. Coming from the station, you just walk up the stairs alongside the building all the way to the top.

There are also lots of pretty cafés and good restaurants nearby, so it's the perfect route if you're planning to get your hair done before meeting someone 👍 For parking at this Apgujeong Rodeo hair salon, just turn on your hazard lights and wait in front of the building for valet — up to 3 hours costs ₩5,000, in case that's helpful.

Inside Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo and its membership perks

Walking in, the whole interior was bright and spotlessly clean, so my first impression was one of comfort! Even though it was the weekend and there were tons of customers getting their hair done, the space was spacious enough and the layout well organized, so it never felt cramped. It was the kind of atmosphere where you could get your service done comfortably without other people's noise or movement bothering you.

Thanks to the clean, upscale space, I felt good the whole time I was being taken care of +_+ Biorn Hair also has membership perks. If you want to visit this Apgujeong Rodeo hair salon on a budget, signing up for the premium membership and enjoying the benefits seems like a smart move.

Before photos and consultation: why a semi-leaf cut while growing out a leaf perm

Since I was growing my hair out with a leaf perm as the end goal, I was really worried that cutting it would waste all the growing I'd already done ㅠㅠ I booked senior designer Ilho through Naver Reservations and started with a consultation. Ilho gave me an honest diagnosis right away — that growing my hair out was the right move if I wanted the leaf perm I had in mind. When I told him how unmanageable and shaggy it felt right now, he recommended a semi-leaf cut combined with a down perm — a combo that would keep things tidy without touching much of the length!

So this time, going for that semi-leaf cut feel, he kept as much length as possible on the back, sides, and front, only thinning out the unnecessary bulk. He pressed down the sides, back, and top with a down perm so nothing would flip up, and carefully wound the front section with rods so it would fall naturally ✨

Semi-leaf cut and down perm results, plus how to dry it at home

While I was getting my semi-leaf cut and down perm, customers kept coming in, and almost all of them seemed to be Ilho's regulars! He chatted naturally even with first-time customers and was so sociable that I could totally see why anyone who visits once ends up becoming a regular haha. I had come looking for an affordable Apgujeong Rodeo hair salon for the first time, but the designer was so friendly and easygoing that I left with zero awkwardness.

Checking the finished style, it looked so much calmer, and I genuinely felt one step closer to the leaf perm look I'd been wanting!! With just a light trim in the semi-leaf cut style and a down perm — no big cut at all — the overall style looked like a complete 180-degree change, which honestly surprised me +_+

He also carefully walked me through exactly how to blow-dry it at home and which direction to style it, so I've been managing it easily on my own these days haha. If you're a guy who can't figure out what style to get, or someone who just can't stand the awkwardness of trying a new hair salon(?), I highly recommend Ilho at Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo! 👍