Wangsimni hair salon layered CS perm for growing-out hair: Uahan Meori

Why I visited Uahan Meori Wangsimni Centras Branch with beggar-zone hair

I wanted to grow out my hair prettily from that awkward length that just touches the shoulders, so I went to Uahan Meori Wangsimni Centras Branch (우아한머리 왕십리센트라스점), a Wangsimni hair salon known for good layered cuts. Everyone growing their hair out knows this one… the dreaded "beggar zone" (the in-between length that just grazes the shoulders).

My hair hits right on the shoulders, so it drooped, flipped out, and I ended up tying it back all the time. And when I tied it up it turned into a little bun and made me look older, so every time I looked in the mirror I wanted to cry…

Location and hours of Uahan Meori Wangsimni Centras Branch

Uahan Meori Wangsimni Centras Branch is at 410 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, in Wangsimni Centras Building H, 1st floor, Units 105 and 106, about 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Sangwangsimni Station. It is open Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00 and closed every Monday.

It sits on the ground floor of a building that is raised above street level, almost like a second floor, so it felt open and airy from the moment I walked in. The location is pretty good for anyone looking for a Wangsimni hair salon.

My beggar-zone hair before the treatment

Before the treatment, you can tell at a glance it's that awkward length. There were hardly any layers and all the weight sank downward, so the whole thing looked heavy and stuffy. I tried to grow it out, but because I couldn't style it, I kept tying it back.

How the consultation went when I wanted to keep my length

During the consultation I said, "I want to keep as much length as possible and keep growing it out." Instead of just cutting it off, the stylist explained in detail that they would add layers to lighten it and set the flow with a CS perm (a mix of C-curl and S-curl). Even among Wangsimni hair salons, the consultation was really thorough.

A bright salon with big windows

Uahan Meori Wangsimni Centras Branch has large windows, so you get a nice open view. Sunlight comes in naturally, so I never felt stuffy the whole time and it was comfortable.

The shampoo area is neatly kept too, and the whole place feels well looked after. Since it's a street-level shop, it's bright overall, and the atmosphere honestly lifted my mood.

The CS perm process and the drink service

For the CS perm, they checked my hair condition first and then worked to keep damage to a minimum. They kept explaining that maintaining its condition matters while I'm growing it out, which made me trust them.

I always look awkward with the perm rods in, haha

They also brought me a drink while I waited and took attentive care of me. The service really was flawless, and now I get why people say that.

Layered CS perm result: how my beggar-zone hair changed

I kept almost all the length, but with the volume back it feels totally different. My drooping hair became naturally fuller.

It's a natural CS curl mixing C-curl and S-curl, so it softly frames the face. Even though it's beggar-zone length, it looks like a deliberate in-between growing-out style, and I was much happier. No regrets choosing this Wangsimni hair salon.

How to care for it while growing it out after a CS perm

• Spread the weight toward the top
• Curl the ends inward
• Build root volume first

I'm going to keep growing it out full and voluminous with this routine. I'll take good care of my hair and plan to try a goddess perm next time.

Why it's worth a consultation even if you're growing your hair out

I was in a phase of only tying my hair back because of the beggar zone, but at Uahan Meori Wangsimni Centras Branch I found a way to grow it out prettily with a layers + CS perm combo. The consultation was thorough, the space was pleasant, and the service was attentive, so time really flew by.

If you're weighing up a Wangsimni hair salon, don't give up just because you're growing your hair out. A consultation is worth a try. I'll take good care of my hair and visit again ♡