# Apgujeong hair salon clinic for hard-water travel damage: Biorn Hair

- By Chaewon Im (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-glass-shelf-3/)
- Written Sep 18, 2026
- Local places › Hair & beauty salons › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving the inner clinic treatment as an in-store sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-glass-shelf-3/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-glass-shelf-3/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/index.md)

## In short

Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo is a hair salon right by Exit 6 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station in Gangnam, Seoul, staffed mainly by experienced designers. After two weeks in Europe left the writer's hair dry and rough from sun and hard water, Biorn Hair's inner clinic course (₩250,000, about 1 hour 10 minutes) filled the strands with high- and low-molecular keratin and CMC in sequence, leaving the ends smooth and glossy. A good option if frequent root touch-ups and travel have left your hair empty on the inside.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Exit 6, Apgujeong Rodeo Station — 3F, 8 Seolleung-ro 161-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- **Inner clinic**: ₩250,000
- **Cut**: ₩55,000
- **Bangs trim**: ₩15,000
- **Time needed**: Inner clinic, about 1 hour 10 minutes
- **Parking**: Valet on the 1st floor, ₩5,000 for 3 hours
- **Amenities**: Separate men's and women's restrooms, pets welcome, high chair, group visits possible
- **Price reference**: ₩250,000 ≈ $180 · ₩55,000 ≈ $39.5 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-19)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026*

It's been a while! My last post was on August 27, and I left the blog quiet for a bit while I went traveling for two weeks. For someone who used to post once a day, that's a pretty long gap, so writing this first sentence again feels a little awkward. Still, if anyone was waiting for a new post, thank you first for that.

The first post after my break is about the clinic treatment I got today for hair that got wrecked during my long trip.

![How my hair looked the day of the inner clinic](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-01-1qupa-1200.webp)

## What two weeks in Europe did to my hair

With regular root touch-ups, my hair was already gradually getting tired. On top of that, I was exposed to strong European sun for a long stretch and washed my hair daily in hard, mineral-heavy water. I came home with a bag full of memories, but my hair was dry and frizzy, tangling with every brush stroke — even tied back, you could see the frizz at the ends in photos.

![Frizzy hair before treatment after the trip](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-02-bbdfq-966.webp)
*(before treatment 🥲)*

Apparently repeated dyeing gradually strips protein out of hair. Add UV rays and mineral-heavy water on top, and you get that rough-outside, hollow-inside feeling. So this time I figured I needed to fill it back in from the inside. That's why I went to Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo for the inner clinic.

![Visiting Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-03-1g8o6-966.webp)

## Finding Biorn Hair: Exit 6, Apgujeong Rodeo Station, with valet parking

Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo is near Exit 6 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station. If you're driving, valet parking is available right on the first floor of the building, and it's ₩5,000 for 3 hours.

![Inside Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-04-43npn-m-966.webp)

![Spacious, stylish salon interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-05-1ow9a-966.webp)

Walking in, an open, spacious, stylish space greets you calmly, which meant I could sit through the more than hour-long treatment comfortably without feeling cramped.

![Warm tea served with snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-06-u892j-m-966.webp)

I was tired and my throat was a bit sore, so I asked for a warm tea, and they even brought out these cute little snacks along with it. Amid the modern interior, little cute and playful touches kept catching my eye — even on the tray of the designer who took care of me today 😍

![Designer's witty treatment tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-07-1rhot-900.webp)

A spoonful of wit added to the designer's already confident tray setup made the whole place feel that much more approachable. According to the salon's own description, this Apgujeong Rodeo hair salon is staffed entirely by experienced designers 👍

## What is the inner clinic treatment?

The inner clinic I got today is, true to its name, a clinic that fills the 'inside' of the hair first. The key is the order in which the protein goes in: large-particle, high-molecular keratin fills the wide gaps first, then small-particle, low-molecular keratin packs the remaining gaps tightly. It's similar to blocking a big hole with bricks, then filling the cracks with fine sand.

In between, they add CMC, a kind of 'adhesive layer' that connects the cells inside the hair. Replenishing this layer apparently makes the bond between protein and cuticle much stronger.

## The 7 steps of Biorn Hair's 70-minute inner clinic

Today, one designer handled my care from start to finish.

![Start of the inner clinic treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-08-g0hnj-966.webp)

The whole treatment took about 1 hour 10 minutes, and it went in this order:

① Shampoo & scrub — clearing away buildup on the hair's surface first so the protein products would absorb well.

② High-molecular protein — large-particle keratin filled into the damaged areas first.

![Applying high-molecular keratin](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-09-83g1f-966.webp)

![Filling protein into damaged areas](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-10-nir7s-966.webp)

③ Nano steam heat treatment — a step where warm steam opens the cuticle to speed up absorption.

④ Low-molecular protein — small particles packed the remaining gaps tightly.

⑤ Moisture protein & mist — added moisture and protein, then a mist to smooth the texture once more.

![Finishing with moisture protein and mist](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-11-1dpqt-966.webp)

![Smoothing the hair with mist](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-12-1xg60-m-966.webp)

![Hair mid-way through the inner clinic](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-13-jdk4e-966.webp)

⑥ Coating & scalp massage — the most memorable step for me.

![Coating and scalp massage in the massage chair](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-14-1a4wu-966.webp)

While lying in a massage chair getting a full-body massage (from back to legs, so refreshing 😊), hair coating and scalp massage happened at the same time. It ended up being a moment of rest for my body too, which had been busy the entire trip.

⑦ Dry & serum finish — for the final blow-dry, they finished with an Aryunchae oil serum,

![Oil serum used for the finish](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-15-1uc1k-966.webp)

![Hair serum product used for the blow-dry finish](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-16-1pucv-966.webp)

and the scent was so good. I already own some products and picked up others on my trip, so I only took photos, but with the scent filling the car on the drive home, I kind of regretted not buying it on the spot.

## How my hair changed after the inner clinic

To cut to the chase, the difference was clear.

- Softness: the once-frizzy ends became noticeably smoother
- Moisture: instead of feeling bone-dry, there was a soft, moist feel
- Shine: under the lights, my hair had a gentle glow

It felt like some of what the trip left behind had been lifted off.

![Shiny hair after the inner clinic](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-17-1ci3b-966.webp)

![Smoother hair ends after treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage/biorn-hair-apgujeong-inner-clinic-travel-damage-18-w4q23-966.webp)

## How often should you get a hair clinic?

The designer kindly gave me some advice on the care cycle too.

- Timing: best done about a week after a root touch-up
- Frequency: once a month is usually enough

Though for my current hair condition, she recommended about once every three weeks, advice tailored to my hair right now, which made me trust it even more. If you get root touch-ups often like me, it might help to note the clinic date alongside your dye schedule.

## The one thing I'm saving for next visit

Because of my backed-up schedule, I didn't get to the cut, but watching the designer's hands throughout the treatment, I could tell she'd be great at cuts too. Next time, I want to set aside enough time to get a cut done as well.

## Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo: hours, prices and address

- Location: Exit 6, Apgujeong Rodeo Station
- Parking: valet on 1st floor of the building, ₩5,000 for 3 hours
- Menu used: Inner clinic ₩250,000 / Cut ₩55,000 / Bangs trim ₩15,000
- Inner clinic duration: about 1 hour 10 minutes
- Amenities: separate men's/women's restrooms, pet-friendly, kids' chair, group bookings available

It occurred to me that taking care of your hair is a bit like investing. Consistency in keeping a schedule seems to make more of a difference in the end than any single big treatment. If you're looking for an Apgujeong Rodeo hair salon because your hair is tired and worn out, an inner clinic that fills it from the inside might be worth considering.

## Where it is

- Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo (비오른헤어 압구정로데오점)
- 3F, 8 Seolleung-ro 161-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로161길 8 3층 비오른헤어 압구정로데오점
- 37.5272111, 127.0396716
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B9%84%EC%98%A4%EB%A5%B8%ED%97%A4%EC%96%B4%20%EC%95%95%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%95%EB%A1%9C%EB%8D%B0%EC%98%A4%EC%A0%90/@37.5272111,127.0396716,17z

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