# Hongdae men's hair salon: softening leftover perm curl, Recteur Seoul - By Jiae (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-cafe-stool/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Hair & beauty salons › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-cafe-stool/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-cafe-stool/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/index.md) ## In short Recteur Seoul is a men's hair salon on Jandari-ro in Mapo, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 2, with a parking lot behind the building. Designer Hana softened the curl left over from an earlier foil perm, then did a volume magic perm and a cut in about 2 hours 30 minutes, and shaped the front part with a down perm for free. It was a first volume magic perm, and the side-view volume was well worth the time. ## Good to know - **Address**: 61 Jandari-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–19:00 - **Closed**: No regular closing day / closed for Chuseok - **Parking**: Lot behind the building, space for about 10 cars - **Service received**: Men's volume magic perm + cut (designer Hana) - **Time taken**: About 2 hours 30 minutes - **Getting there**: 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 2; 3-minute walk from the Seogyo-dong bus stop - **Shampoo area**: 4 seats, blankets provided *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* On days when I'm feeling down or in a funk, getting my hair done actually cheers me up. So this time I went to Recteur Seoul, a men's hair salon famous around Hapjeong and Hongdae, for a volume magic perm + cut 👍 ![Hairstyle after volume magic perm and cut at Recteur Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-01-18hyu-1200.webp) I got my volume magic perm done by designer Hana, who kindly recommended a style that would suit me and walked me through detailed aftercare tips too. ## Where is Recteur Seoul, and what are its hours? Recteur Seoul is located at 61 Jandari-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00. There's no regular closing day — it's only closed for Chuseok — and parking is available. It's a 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 2 and a 3-minute walk from the Seogyo-dong bus stop, so access is pretty convenient. ## Getting to Recteur Seoul from Hapjeong Station, and where to park ![Walking route to Recteur Seoul from Seogyo-dong bus stop](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-02-17oi6-900.webp) I got off at the Seogyo-dong bus stop to head toward Recteur Seoul. You just keep walking straight down toward the Shinhan Bank building. Then cross at the crosswalk by the CU building. After crossing, head down to the right. Fall must be coming — the ginkgo-nut minefield has already started, haha. ![Alleyway along Jandari-ro after crossing the crosswalk](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-03-1pstr-900.webp) Keep going right and you'll see a new white building. And there it is — Recteur Seoul, where I'll be getting my treatment today! ![Exterior of Recteur Seoul in a new white building](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-04-wwvx6-900.webp) The biggest perk of Recteur Seoul is the parking lot right behind the building. Free parking support isn't easy to find in Seoul, so this is impressive. I visited on a weekday at 3pm and the lot had space for about 10 cars, so even if you drive, parking shouldn't be a problem. ## Inside Recteur Seoul: atmosphere and amenities Walking through the entrance of Recteur Seoul, you immediately feel the stylish, well-designed atmosphere of the salon. ![Interior design just inside the entrance of Recteur Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-05-1xk79-900.webp) If today's treatment goes well, I might have to look into their membership perks — they sound pretty solid 😁 ![Information on Recteur Seoul's membership perks](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-06-xsp4r-900.webp) They have everything from coffee to a variety of teas ready for you. ![Area with coffee and tea drinks prepared for guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-07-xh23m-900.webp) When I visited, there were about four women getting treatments, and I was surprised by how many designers and trainee stylists?? were around 😮 You can't tell from outside, but once you step in, it really feels like a modern café. ![Café-like atmosphere inside Recteur Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-08-1yom8-900.webp) The salon is really spacious toward the back too, so you can get your treatment done comfortably. ![Treatment seats extending back through the spacious salon](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-09-13uqi-900.webp) This area is for shampoo and clinic treatments. ![Shampoo and clinic treatment area](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-10-asicg-900.webp) ![Shampoo seats with blankets laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-11-1hl1b-900.webp) There are 4 seats set up, and blankets are provided too. There's a large space for storing your belongings, so keeping your stuff safe shouldn't be an issue at all. I almost never photograph bathrooms, but Recteur Seoul's was so well maintained that I had to 😊 ![Well-maintained bathroom at Recteur Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-12-6hlab-900.webp) ![Sink area in the Recteur Seoul bathroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-13-sy4kk-900.webp) ![Neatly organized interior of the bathroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-14-1bnuw-900.webp) ![Amenities provided in the bathroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-15-aheli-900.webp) Among restaurants and salons in Seoul, a bathroom this clean is honestly rare. ## Honest review: men's volume magic perm and cut at Recteur Seoul ![Consultation seat before the volume magic perm treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-16-1yyet-900.webp) I didn't come in with a fixed style in mind — I wanted to try whatever designer Hana recommended. I appreciated that she carefully checked my recent treatment history, scalp sensitivity, and desired look before starting 😊 ![Preparing for shampoo before the treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-17-7mbfn-900.webp) First, they start with a shampoo to prep for the treatment. ![Getting hair dried after the shampoo](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-18-1kown-m-900.webp) They dried my hair fully afterward, and having both the designer and a trainee working on me together made me feel kind of pampered?? After a light cut, it was time for the softening treatment. I'd had a foil perm before, so there was still a lot of leftover curl. ![Softening treatment to fix leftover curl from a foil perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-19-n2qzl-900.webp) For about 20 minutes, heat is applied to smooth out the hair texture. ![Heat treatment process to smooth out hair texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-20-7lyb1-900.webp) While I waited, they gave me coffee and some simple snacks — castella cake — which I happily ate. ![Coffee and castella cake served while waiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-21-kiyp6-m-900.webp) After the softening treatment, my hair went back to how it was before the foil perm. After some detail cutting, they used a flat iron to build in volume. They also fixed my front part with a down perm — and that part was on the house, haha!! ![Detail cutting and front part fixed with a down perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-22-197rh-900.webp) They shampooed twice total and rinsed once with treatment. Including the neutralizing step, the whole process took 2 hours and 30 minutes. ![Hair after shampoo and neutralizing treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-23-1vam7-900.webp) Here's the after look of the men's volume magic perm + cut. I'd recommend volume magic to people with stubborn curls or those with long hair! ### How to style a volume magic perm at home - Dry your hair with a hair dryer from top to bottom - Once it's about 40% dry, shape and hold the front part into place - Then dry it 100% the rest of the way - Mix pomade cream (a pinky-finger-sized amount) with oil (one drop) and spread it evenly to bring out texture - Finish by setting it with spray ![Side view of the men's volume magic perm volume](https://img.superchart.com/images/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong-24-1kwp5-900.webp) I really loved the volume when I saw it from the side. I walked away with a style recommendation that suited me, a friendly consultation, and useful maintenance tips. This was my very first volume magic perm ever, and designer Hana did such a great job that I'll probably be happy about it for a whole month 🥰 ## Why Recteur Seoul is worth it for men's hair near Hapjeong and Hongdae I visited Recteur Seoul, a hair salon famous around Hapjeong and Hongdae in Seoul, just a 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 2. The stylish design and spacious layout made me feel pampered?? Even as a first-timer, they gave friendly consultation and recommended a style that fit me 👍👍 If you're looking to lift your mood with a trip to the salon, I recommend Recteur Seoul~~! ## Where it is - Recteur Seoul (렉터 서울) - 61 Jandari-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 잔다리로 61 1층 - 37.5532274, 126.917407 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A0%89%ED%84%B0%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8/@37.5532274,126.917407,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-cafe-stool/lector-seoul-mens-volume-magic-hapjeong/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt