Frizzy crown root magic perm at Cheongdam hair salon Beorn Hair

Hi everyone! The moment the weather gets even a little humid or the seasons change, the first thing that shows is grown-out root curl, ugh. No matter how carefully I blow-dry in the morning, my crown gets frizzy and the whole head looks messy, and styling becomes such a struggle.

I decided I couldn't take it anymore, so to tidy up my hair and get a bit of a style change, I visited Beorn Hair Cheongdam, a well-reviewed hair salon near Gangnam-gu Office Station! Writing this honestly in case it helps anyone else stressed about grown-out curl like me, or thinking about a calm yet light layered cut.

Where is Beorn Hair Cheongdam, and what is the salon like?

Beorn Hair Cheongdam is on the 2nd floor of 710 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and it was really easy to get to by public transport. It's near Gangnam-gu Office Station, served by Line 7 and the Suin-Bundang Line, so you can find it quickly after getting off.

When the route to a salon is complicated, it drains your energy before you even go, but the accessibility here was just right. The interior was clean overall and stylishly designed, true to a Cheongdam hair salon. I liked that there was no stuffy feeling during the treatment — it felt comfortable to stay in.

Before: frizzy grown-out roots and the consultation

Let me first describe my condition before the treatment...

• The crown was frizzy from 3–4cm of newly grown-out curl at the roots
• The mid-to-end sections looked clumpy and heavy from leftover marks of a previous treatment

I had a thorough one-on-one consultation with the designer, who looked very carefully at my head shape and hair condition.

Please straighten the root curl properly, but I'd like the volume kept so it doesn't look awkwardly flat.

After I said this, we decided to go with a customized softening process that minimizes damage while smoothing the texture. To remove the heavy feeling at the ends, we also planned a light layered cut together!

How does the root magic perm and layered cut work, step by step?

1. The layered cut

We started with the cut first — not just a straight-across trim, but a line shaped to naturally frame the face. Rather than just thinning out the bulk, the layers were cut to bring out the hair's texture, so even right after the cut, my hair already felt much lighter.

2. Softening and pressing the roots

The core step of root straightening — applying the solution! It was applied very carefully so the boundary between the newly grown hair and the existing hair wouldn't look awkward. I could tell the stylist was being careful to keep the solution off my scalp, which was reassuring.

After rinsing and drying the solution, the pressing step with the straightening iron came next, keeping volume at the roots while smoothing everything naturally. No need to worry about ending up with a flattened, triangle-kimbap-shaped head.

3. Neutralizing and finishing

Finally, neutralizing and a finishing shampoo with hair care products wrapped things up neatly!

After: what changed at the crown

After my hair dried and I looked in the mirror... the before-and-after difference was so clear it was almost impressive, haha.

• 🤍 Silky root texture: the curl that was messily tangled at the crown is fully smoothed out, with a sleek shine.
• Natural volume: instead of an awkward magic straightening look that clings flat to the scalp, it falls naturally as if it were my own straight hair.
• 🤍 Light, stylish layered cut: with the roots calmed down and layers added underneath, the whole head looks much lighter and more stylish.

The best part, honestly, is that my morning routine got cut in half! I don't need to use a curling iron anymore — just a quick blow-dry and the style falls right into place. My hair looking neat makes me feel great every time I check the mirror, and lately I've been enjoying taking selfies again, haha.

Verdict and booking tips for Beorn Hair Cheongdam

Friendly service was a given, but what satisfied me most was how they completed the style tailored to my hair condition while minimizing damage.

🤍 I'd recommend this to:

• Anyone stressed every morning by grown-out root curl
• Anyone who wants a natural straightening result instead of a flat, seaweed-like press
• Anyone looking for a light, pretty layered cut to become their signature style

Since it's a popular hair salon near Gangnam-gu Office Station, weekend and peak-time slots seem to fill up fast. If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend booking ahead through Naver Reservation! If frizzy hair has been bothering you, try refreshing your look with the root straightening + layered cut combo at Beorn Hair Cheongdam 🤍