First volume magic perm with protein care at CHOP Hair, Cheonan salon

Let me tell you all about the amazing volume magic (a Korean straightening perm with root volume) I just got at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch, a salon in Sinbu-dong (the Terminal area) of Cheonan famous for doing hair well! If summer humidity has made your curly hair frizzy, or you fight your curling iron every single morning, you'll want to read this one^^

Where is CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch, and what is the salon like?

CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch is on the 3rd floor of Terminal Plaza, near Cheonan Terminal (Shinsegae Department Store), so it's really easy to get to. It's convenient by public transport, and if you drive, you don't need to worry about parking.

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the stylish yet cozy interior, a mix of white and wood tones, and the whole shop was very spacious and pleasant. Thanks to the sunlight pouring in through the big windows, I never felt stuffy the whole time I was getting my hair done! The waiting area is decorated as prettily as a cute café, so I was excited before the treatment even started haha

Damaged mid-length hair with curly roots: what the consultation recommended

The designer at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch recommended volume magic that keeps the roots full and curls the ends inward, and we decided to add premium solution and moisture-protein care to reduce damage. After being shown to my seat, I had a proper consultation with my designer.

My hair was very dry and damaged at the ends from frequent dyeing and blow-drying, and the roots were frizzy overall because of new curly growth. I told her I was worried that simply straightening everything flat would make my hair cling to my face and look sad, and she read my face shape and hair type right away and recommended volume magic that definitely keeps root volume while the ends curl naturally inward. To minimize damage, we decided to add moisture-protein care along with the premium solution!

Volume magic step by step: from shampoo to nourishing treatment

The volume magic at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch went step by step, carefully and systematically: shampoo, nutrition treatment, softening, volume work, neutralizing, and blow-dry. First I got a shampoo to wash away impurities from my scalp and hair, and the staff member's touch felt so good it was like paradise. After that, she did a thorough nutrition treatment to protect my hair.

The key to volume magic: softening matched to hair damage

The softening step is the heart of a magic perm! Watching her divide my hair into zones and apply different solutions depending on the damage level, I could feel the expert at work. I was touched by how kind she was, checking again and again whether anything felt uncomfortable and whether any product had touched my scalp.

Thin sections for root volume and C-curled ends

This is the most important step, the one that makes or breaks volume magic. The designer divided my hair into really thin sections and carefully pulled (?) it straight while keeping the volume at the roots. At some other salons my scalp has felt hot or my hair has been pulled until it hurt, but at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch there was no irritation at all and I was comfortable the whole time. She also curled the C-curl at the ends into exactly the natural curve I wanted.

First perm ever: how did the volume magic turn out?

The volume magic result at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch was silky and glossy, with the crown still full and fluffy. After neutralizing, when she finally blow-dried my hair, I gasped at my reflection in the mirror.

Before, my curly hair was frizzy and unruly like a lion's mane; after, it was perfect volume magic! My hair felt much softer than before, like silk, and I kept touching it. Even though it's a straightening perm, the ends didn't feel chopped off. They curled in naturally, so my overall look came across softer and neater.

People around me haven't stopped asking where I got it done and saying it looks really natural and pretty, so I'm super happy :) Honestly, this was my first perm in my whole life and my hair was badly damaged, so I'd worried it wouldn't take. Unlike my worries, it came out as well as I'd hoped, and I felt great. And since I don't need a curling iron every morning anymore, my get-ready time before work is shorter, which is even better!

Who should try volume magic at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch?

I felt CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch goes beyond simply straightening hair: it accurately reads each customer's hair type and needs and delivers the best result. Salon hygiene, staff kindness and, most importantly, the result all left nothing to be desired. It was a perfect visit.

• Salon nomads in Cheonan who haven't found a regular hair salon
• People stressed every morning by frizzy curls
• People who want glossy volume magic without worrying about hair damage

Don't hesitate, book at CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch! I think you'll be more satisfied than you could ever regret^^