Suseong, Daegu salon: volume magic before a Thailand trip, 26do Hair

Volume magic before a Thailand trip: why 26do Hair Suseong Branch

I was going to spend whole days playing in the water on my Thailand trip, so I figured I'd have no time to blow-dry my hair. So before leaving, I went looking for a place to get volume magic, and the Daegu hair salon I ended up at was 26do Hair Suseong Branch (26도헤어 수성점).

Volume magic is expensive, and if it's done badly the hair can stick flat to your face, so I searched like crazy for a good salon in Daegu. I had two criteria when I picked 26do Hair Suseong Branch.

• No extra charge for hair length
• Good reviews

Location and parking at 26do Hair Suseong Branch

26do Hair Suseong Branch is close to Daebonggyo Station, so it's easy to get to by public transport. If you drive, turn into the side road right next to the Suseong 1-ga-dong community center and there's a separate parking lot. When I visited there were plenty of spaces, so I parked easily and walked in.

Go in through the commercial building and up to the 2nd floor, and you'll see the salon right away, so it was easy to find.

30% off your first weekday visit

At the time of my visit, 26do Hair Suseong Branch had a weekday event: 30% off on a first visit!!!! Long hair makes salon prices pretty steep, so going on a weekday to pay less is a real tip!!

Inside 26do Hair Suseong Branch and the waiting area

The whole interior feels neat and tidy! Every corner of the salon was well kept, so it was a comfortable place to wait.

They also have snacks and refreshments ready to enjoy while you wait for your treatment, so the waiting time never got boring.

On one side they sell Ayunchae hair products too, and they're cheaper than the usual retail price!!! If you already use Ayunchae, it's a total bargain to buy them here.

The salon itself is quite spacious, so I got my volume magic without feeling cramped, in a more pleasant space.

Why volume magic instead of a heat perm for semi-curly hair

As soon as I sat down, Director Taerim (태림) and I went through my hair concerns together. My hair is semi-curly and takes a perm well, and when I said I wanted a natural C-curl, the director told me volume magic suits that better than a heat perm, so I decided on volume magic!!! Straightening inevitably damages hair quite a bit, so I added a Change Clinic to keep that to a minimum.

The volume magic process: an order that reduces damage

If you want magic but less damage, I'd absolutely recommend adding a clinic treatment!! Filling the hair with moisture and protein before the magic damages it far less than getting the clinic after. At 26do Hair Suseong Branch, they filled in moisture first, before the softening step.

Softening and heat treatment

They spread the softening agent evenly through my hair. This step uses a product to soften the hair so it can be shaped the way you want, and the director has fast hands, so the magic went quickly too.

They applied heat to the hair with a heating machine and checked the hair's condition from time to time.

Protein replenishment

After rinsing off the softener, they added protein!! This step replenishes protein in the hair, and with protein filled in so carefully, I could tell my hair would definitely be less damaged even after volume magic.

Lifted roots and C-curl ends: the straightening iron step

They straightened my hair with a straightening iron. So the hair wouldn't stick flat to my face even after magic, Director Taerim carefully kept the roots lifted and shaped the ends so the C-curl I wanted would form.

As they straightened it, I could see this was exactly the style I wanted, and I was so excited, thinking I was going to love my hair this time!

Neutralizing and scalp nutrition care

While applying the neutralizer, they added nutrition care for my scalp as a last step. They took care of the scalp, not just the hair, so my scalp didn't get dry or itchy during the volume magic.

How do you blow-dry after volume magic?

Finally, Director Taerim carefully showed me how to dry and style it too. When drying, start naturally from the roots, and for the ends, gently curl them inward with your hand and the C-curl comes out even prettier. Since I don't need a flat iron anymore, getting ready to go out should take far less time.

It came out exactly as the style I first showed Director Taerim!!! My frizzy semi-curly hair is calm and neat, with a natural C-curl at the ends, and I just love it!!!! I especially liked that it doesn't stick flat from root to end and keeps natural volume.

Before and after volume magic

Before the volume magic, even after using a flat iron, my hair would quickly turn frizzy on cloudy or humid days. It puffed up again and looked unkempt, so my hair looked unhealthy too, and that bothered me most.

After the volume magic, you can clearly see the difference, right? My frizzy hair is calm and smooth, and it even looks healthier! It looks calm without a flat iron every morning, so I was so glad I did it.

Volume magic in Suseong, Daegu: 26do Hair Suseong Branch wrap-up

Volume magic at a good price with no length surcharge: 26do Hair Suseong Branch. Director Taerim has fast hands and nailed the style I wanted, so this is the first salon in a while that I really love. If you're looking for a volume magic salon in Suseong, Daegu, I recommend Director Taerim!!!