Wangsimni bridal skin salon: hydration care and skull contouring at DU

Why I chose DU Esthetic for bridal skin care

With my wedding coming up in November, I went to DU Esthetic in Wangsimni to start my bridal skin care. There is just so much to do when you're planning a wedding, right? The studio, dress and makeup package, the gifts, the traditional presents for the in-laws... you're frantically ticking off a checklist, and skin care always gets pushed to "later, later." But when you think about it, the wedding photos and the big day are when you want to look your best, and even makeup only shines when the skin underneath supports it. So this time I made up my mind and went to DU Esthetic in Wangsimni!

I found it while searching for esthetic salons in Wangsimni, and DU Esthetic turns out to be well known for bridal care too. True to a premium salon, the menu is really varied, and I liked that you can customize treatments to your own skin concerns!

What are the consultation room and atmosphere of DU Esthetic Wangsimni like?

The moment you walk into DU Esthetic Wangsimni you see the consultation room, and the interior is honestly so pretty. The hallway is unified in beige tones and feels a bit like a European spa, haha. I sat down in the consultation room and talked about my skin concerns, and they listened carefully and recommended things to suit my skin, so even though it was my first visit it never felt awkward.

Can you get treatments together with your fiancé?

One nice thing about DU Esthetic is that you can come with your fiancé and get treatments in the same room! I heard lots of couples come for skin care together while preparing for the wedding. I thought I should bring mine next time 😊

Why I added skull suture contouring to my hydration care

My original goal was hydration care, but while looking at the menu during the consultation I added the signature contouring treatment, skull suture contouring (두개봉합성형윤곽). Honestly, I had only gone for a treatment that fills the skin with moisture... my skin felt dry and dull, so I just wanted something light. But while browsing the menu, my eyes locked onto the signature contouring section, haha. I already knew the place is famous for contouring care in Wangsimni, and after hearing the menu explanation it was hard to just walk past. So I ended up adding skull suture contouring. Here I am, a person who went in for hydration and came out with contouring too, hahaha

Why I took Hypernova as a topping

I ended up taking Hypernova as a topping thanks to the consultation, actually. The consultant looked at my chin and said, "I don't know about the rest, but you really, really should get this one." I've done Inmode several times and my chin fat still hasn't gone down... so when she went straight to the one thing that works on chin fat, it made me trust her even more, haha.

Hypernova is effective for chin fat, of course, and the laser also has a function that smooths skin texture, so I was told you improve your skin texture while managing fat at the same time. Two birds with one stone, and I decided right away (so gullible...)

How was the trapezius, neck and collarbone massage?

After cleansing, they loosen you up by hand from the shoulder line to the trapezius, neck and collarbone line, and this part felt really refreshing. The real start came after the cleansing step: they work deeply from the shoulder line to the trapezius, and the feeling of knotted muscles slowly releasing was so good. At first you feel a bit of pressure, then it gradually turns into a cooling, relieved feeling and I thought, oh, so this is what real release feels like, haha.

After releasing the trapezius, they also care for the neck and collarbone lines, helping circulation along the sides of the neck, so everything from my shoulders to my neck felt much lighter.

Side cheekbone contouring: won't it hurt?

The face contouring at DU Esthetic started with the side cheekbone line, which was my biggest concern, and the pressure wasn't strong, so I had it done without any discomfort. They softly loosen the muscles around the cheekbones while tidying the line, and it was comfortable. In fact, I almost drifted off to sleep, haha

What Hypernova chin fat care felt like

After the manual care, finally it was Hypernova's turn! This is the treatment the consultant told me to get after seeing my chin, and they held a machine glowing blue right against my chin line and went over it carefully. Since it's a machine treatment I expected it to hurt or feel harsh, but it wasn't stinging at all, and actually felt subtly cool?

They focus along the chin fat and chin line, and since the laser also has a function that smooths skin texture, handling fat care and skin texture at once seemed like the real selling point. When I looked in the mirror afterward, my chin line felt more defined and my skin looked noticeably smoother, so I thought this would really make a difference if you keep at it, haha

Events running at DU Esthetic Wangsimni

When I visited, DU Esthetic Wangsimni had three events at up to 60% off. Worth a look if you're interested!

• Yeorifit arm slimming: an intensive arm-fat program, so I thought it'd be perfect for brides who'll wear a wedding dress 👗
• Double chin Zero-Lifting: starting from ₩150,000 per session, a good-value event for anyone bothered by a double chin.
• Down Summer diet package: recommended for anyone who wants to work on their body line too!

All three are up to 60% off, so it seems like a perfect time to fit them in while preparing for your wedding !!!

Location and hours

DU Esthetic Wangsimni is on the 5th floor of Daedo Building at 294-2 Wangsimni-ro (212-5 Haengdang-dong), Seongdong-gu, Seoul. It's open 11:00–21:00 on weekdays and 10:00–17:00 on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. It's a short walk from Wangsimni Station, so public transport access is pretty good. It's on the 5th floor, so if it's your first time, just look for Daedo Building and head up 😊