Sideburn waxing before wedding photos at a Gangnam salon: Super Waxing

Why get hairline waxing before wedding photos?

So many soon-to-be brides and grooms out there preparing for wedding photos — one of the most special, beautiful moments of your life! Between makeup, dress, and studio choices, there's a lot to think about when prepping for a studio shoot. And one thing makeup artists all seem to agree is essential is hairline and forehead waxing.

It makes your face shape look so much cleaner and softer in photos, so ahead of my own shoot I did some digging and went to the Gangnam waxing salon with the best reviews near Gangnam Station — Super Waxing Gangnam!

My hairline is shaped kind of like a sideways '3', and I usually deal with it myself — waxing, shaving with an eyebrow razor, or plucking. But since I had wedding photos coming up, I decided to leave it to a pro this time! Getting hairline plus sideburn treatment done hahaha. Super Waxing near Gangnam Station is apparently also well known for Brazilian waxing in Gangnam~

Where Super Waxing Gangnam is, and where to park

Super Waxing Gangnam is just a 3-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, so it's really easy to get to~~ Time is precious when you're a couple juggling a packed wedding-prep schedule. It's a great spot to slot in between dress fittings, wedding nail appointments, or invitation meetups!!! And the salon itself is pretty like a café.

That said, since it's right in the heart of Gangnam, there doesn't seem to be any parking inside the building..? You can use a nearby public lot or the mechanical parking in the building right in front (but the parking fees... ugh)

Hours, booking, and timing it around the wedding

Did you all know you should never get waxing done the day before your wedding photos or the actual ceremony? Skin can get sensitive, so it's usually safest to get it done about a week to 10 days before the shoot. But I didn't have time, so I went two days before.

Super Waxing Gangnam is open daily from 10 AM to 9:30 PM, so you can comfortably book an evening slot after work or a weekend prime-time slot. That said, booking gets competitive during wedding season and on weekends, so I'd strongly recommend reserving at least a week ahead if you want a specific date.

How the hairline waxing went, step by step

Walking in, I was greeted by a trendy, cozy café-like interior. And best of all, the hygiene standards were thorough, so I could relax and enjoy the visit.

The one-on-one shape consultation

Since your hairline shapes the whole impression of your face, really careful design work is essential. The waxer studied my forehead shape, the amount of baby hairs, and my facial proportions in detail, then carefully shaped the roundest, most natural-looking forehead line for me. The sideburns too, kept natural instead of cutting off too sharply~

Low-irritation Lycon wax

I have sensitive skin, so I was secretly worried about redness or breakouts, but thanks to the low-irritation LYCON wax they used, the pain was way less than I expected and I barely got any trouble spots!! You can see how much cleaner it looks in the photos, right?

How clean the forehead line looked afterward

Once the messy stray hairs and uneven forehead line were cleaned up, my forehead looked more rounded and my whole face seemed to light up! I finally understood why everyone recommends hairline waxing before wedding photos or the ceremony as a must-do.

I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt at all, but honestly there was barely any pain, I just kind of zoned out during it... and the waxer's hands were so fast!! Like 15 minutes?? and it was all done...lol

Treatments and prices at Super Waxing Gangnam

Between the studio, dress, and makeup (the classic 'seudeume' set) wedding prep already costs a lot, so it's nice to be able to save on the little self-care details, right? Super Waxing runs on quality products but keeps prices reasonable, no unnecessary markup.

• Face waxing (hairline / forehead / upper lip, etc.): affordable per-area pricing with clean results, and membership rates make it even better value :)
• Brazilian and body waxing: couple rooms (with same-gender waxer available on request) and Brazilian packages are systematically set up for couples prepping for their honeymoon!!

Final verdict and tips for couples before a photo shoot

If you want a clean forehead line and a polished look before your wedding photos or ceremony, Super Waxing Gangnam is a choice you really won't regret. Thanks to the meticulous touch of a professional, my hairline was so much easier to touch up during shoot makeup, and my forehead looked gorgeous in the photos — I was really satisfied!

To all the brides- and grooms-to-be out there prepping for your wedding, plan your timing well so you can walk away with a pretty hairline and the perfect wedding photos.