1-hour root perm and layered cut at Maple Hair, a Gwangmyeong salon

While looking for somewhere near Gwangmyeong Station good at layered cuts, I visited Maple Hair Gwangmyeong Sageori Station Branch and got a layered cut plus a root perm.

My hair had been growing out and felt heavy and flat overall, so I wanted natural layers around my face.

Why a layered cut and a root perm together?

Since the volume at my crown tends to fall flat easily, I decided to get a root perm along with the layered cut.

Prices vary by designer and service, so it's worth checking when you book.

Inside Maple Hair Gwangmyeong Sageori Station Branch

Walking in, the space felt clean and comfortable, so even as a first-timer it didn't feel intimidating.

After sitting down, we first checked the current state of my hair, then went through a careful consultation about how I usually style it and what look I wanted.

I mentioned that overly heavy layers or lifted roots make me self-conscious, so I wanted natural volume instead.

The calm, warm atmosphere made me feel relaxed even during the treatment.

It wasn't just the hairstyle — the mood of the space and how comfortably the stylists treated me all added up to a satisfying visit.

There was a four-leaf clover giveaway event running at the time of my visit, so I got a little four-leaf clover as a gift too.

They have various events running, so it's worth checking when you visit the salon.

Consultation: talking through fringe volume

Talking through how I usually style my hair and how much layering I wanted, the stylist recommended a look suited to my hair's condition.

When your fringe droops or is hard to shape the way you want, giving it natural volume makes it much easier to style when blow-drying.

The root perm brings volume back at the crown while the fringe perm shapes the flow around the face — doing both together made the whole hairstyle feel more polished.

What a fringe perm does for you

• Keeps fringe volume ➡ great for a drooping fringe
• Cuts down blow-dry time ➡️ less hassle
• Easier to shape ➡️ fringe falls naturally into place

The root heat perm step by step, and how long it takes

The stylist checked my hair's condition throughout the process, so I could wait comfortably.

While waiting, I enjoyed the cool chamomile tea and snacks the salon prepared.

The root perm took about an hour, and the layered cut and blow-dry were done carefully afterward.

Overall it didn't take too long, and I was happy with how naturally the crown volume came back.

Finishing the layered cut: how much layering?

After the perm was finished, they shampooed my hair and, while drying it, built volume from the roots and styled each layer of the cut to have movement.

I wanted the layers to connect naturally without being too heavy to style, and they fell softly along my face line, which was even more satisfying. The ends were trimmed lightly while keeping the overall length — good stuff.

Two ways to style a mid-length layered cut

Shin Min-a's mid-length style keeps the layering subtle and tidies the ends with a C-curl, giving an overall neat, feminine mood. IU's mid-length style, by contrast, has lighter, more movement-driven layering — closer to a hush cut with layers and curled ends.

100 won donated per visit: Maple Hair as a 'Warm Store'

Maple Hair also takes part in Save the Children's 'Warm Store' program. It was striking that this is more than just a place to get your hair done — they're also contributing to a cause for children.

It felt meaningful to naturally take part in something good just by visiting the salon. This place seemed to bring together hairstyling, space, people, and giving all at once.

It was a great visit to a salon near Gwangmyeong Sageori Station — I got my hair done and even a pretty gift on top.

Maple Hair Gwangmyeong Sageori Station Branch made the whole process — consultation, treatment, and finishing — feel comfortable, so I'd like to come back next time I need my hair done. If you're near Gwangmyeong Sageori Station and thinking about a natural layered cut or root volume, this place is worth checking out.