Myeongdong hair salon lie-down head spa for perm damage: Yerideu

Why I chose Yerideu Hair, 3 minutes from Myeongdong Station

Yerideu Hair is a hair salon on the 3rd floor of a building at 26 Myeongdong 8-gagil, about a 3-minute walk from Exits 8 and 9 of Myeongdong Station. I was out for an urgent meeting-slash-errand near Myeongdong today and ended up with a gap of free time before my dinner plans. Lately I'd been pushing through perm after perm, and my hair got so damaged I could barely comb it — it stressed me out every time I looked in the mirror. So I used that free window to give my hair some breathing room and treat myself a little, booking an appointment in a rush and heading over.

What does Yerideu Hair look like inside?

Walking down the alley from Myeongdong Station Exit 8, Yerideu's clean signage was easy to spot. I went up to the 3rd floor, and the moment I opened the door, a quiet, cozy atmosphere greeted me — a total contrast to the bustling noise outside. Fitting for a salon with 40 years of history, it's recently been renewed with a stylish, emotive touch, and the interior felt really comfortable. Warm wood tones and soft indirect lighting kept me calm the whole time I was there, and the shampoo/spa area was kept dim enough to give a fully private sense of rest.

The consultation plan: 4-step premium clinic plus head spa

As soon as I sat down, designer Sojeong went through a thorough hair consultation with me. She examined my hair carefully and pinpointed exactly what was wrong — the lower sections were especially dry and the cuticles were damaged from repeated heat perms. So we decided to combine the 4-step premium clinic, which rapidly recharges damaged hair condition, with a head spa to melt away all the fatigue.

The biggest strength of this clinic is that it runs a systematic 4-step process built on excellent domestic products optimized for hair structure. The real treatment began lying down on a dedicated bed — since almost the whole clinic process happens lying down, there was zero strain on my body and it was genuinely comfortable. The head spa that started first had water trickling down like a little waterfall, rinsing away built-up residue from the back of my neck and every corner of my scalp.

On top of that, she turned on the red infrared care as well, kindly explaining that it helps the scalp and hair maintain a healthy condition in a very thorough way. Just listening to the warm water flow and its sound was enough to clear my cluttered head and melt me into relaxation ♡

How Yerideu Hair's 4-step clinic and infrared head spa work

Next came the real 4-step hair clinic. Step 1 is the 'texture-smoothing stage,' which smooths out the surface of the hair. She explained that tangled strands need to be smoothed first so the active ingredients in the next step can penetrate deeply.

Step 2 was the 'nutrient absorption stage,' generously infused with highly concentrated keratin. Sojeong carefully worked it in by hand so the nutrients could soak in well, followed by a period of fine steam hydration to let it fully absorb. Between the warm steam and the comfort of the bed, I ended up passing out into a deep, satisfying nap without even realizing it, haha.

I woke up from my little doze to find steps 3 and 4 underway. Step 3 densely refilled any gaps left after steps 1 and 2, locking in density inside the hair, and the final step 4 finished things off by forming a thin, sturdy 'moisture coating film' on the surface so the nutrients wouldn't easily escape.

• Step 1 Texture smoothing — smooths the hair's outer surface
• Step 2 Nutrient absorption — concentrated keratin applied and worked in by hand, then hydrated with fine steam
• Step 3 Extra nourishment — refills any remaining gaps to reinforce internal density
• Step 4 Moisture coating film — seals everything in so the nutrients don't escape

How my perm-damaged hair looked after the blow-dry

Before drying, while my hair was still wet, I ran my fingers through it and it just glided through with zero snagging — I couldn't help but gasp out loud. Once it was fully dried and I looked in the mirror, my once-dry hair was completely revived, packed with nutrients and shining with the glossy, swishy texture of fresh seaweed, haha. Between the meticulous service and the skill on display, I can't help but confidently recommend it to everyone as a Myeongdong hair salon pick.

Thanks to Sojeong's careful hands and the systematic 4-step clinic, I'd call this a genuine resuscitation of my damaged hair!

Final verdict on Yerideu Hair in Myeongdong

I doubt there's a more perfect way to spend a gap of free time in central Myeongdong before or after shopping or an appointment — relieving scalp fatigue while restoring your hair. If your hair is so damaged from repeated treatments that you can't even comb it, or if you just want a blissful scalp-healing escape from a tiring routine, don't hesitate to go find designer Sojeong at Yerideu. Thanks to how thorough and careful the care was, I'm a 100% return-visit customer — this is my go-to healing spot for a Myeongdong hair salon recommendation!