# Curly root magic setting layered perm, Cheongdam hair salon: Park Jun

- By Dalbit (https://superchart.com/en/@kept-in-rotation/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Local places › Hair & beauty salons › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship from Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@kept-in-rotation/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@kept-in-rotation/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/index.md)

## In short

Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch is a hair salon in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, on the 3rd floor of the Lachasse building right outside Exit 7 of Cheongdam Station on Line 7. The writer had long, color-damaged hair cut and then got a magic setting layered perm with designer Lee Yu, booked at 10am and finished at 2pm. Frizzy roots were smoothed down and the ends kept a soft curl, leaving a daily hairstyle that takes almost no morning styling.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 3rd floor, Lachasse building, 651 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (right in front of Exit 7, Cheongdam Station, Line 7)
- **Hours**: Daily 10:00–19:00
- **Service**: Magic setting layered perm (designer Lee Yu)
- **Time taken**: Booked at 10am, finished at 2pm
- **Parking**: Enter through the Raemian Apartment entrance, basement level 2 parking on the right; valet available, 3,000 won parking fee
- **Other services**: Hair spa, scalp clinic, late-night hours, pets welcome, Wi-Fi
- **Price reference**: ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

![Long hairstyle finished with a magic setting layered perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-01-dw05g-900.webp)

![Hairstyle after completing an autumn layered perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-02-10szs-900.webp)

September rolled around and the weather turned noticeably cooler, that autumn feeling. So last week I (haha) changed up my hairstyle for fall. I hadn't gotten a perm since last November — I'd been doing clinic treatments and dyeing my hair since then but skipped perms, so the curl at the top of my head had gotten puffy and unruly, which is what finally pushed me to get a perm.

![Long hair with mixed curl before visiting Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-03-mjj30-900.webp)

Wanting a layered perm that matched the autumn mood, something feminine, I headed to a Cheongdam hair salon in Cheongdam-dong: Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch. Honestly, I'd wanted a perm for a while but there was always something that made me hesitate.

![Hair condition showing a layered cut with layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-04-cmguq-900.webp)

"Won't a perm damage my hair even more?" Layered cuts especially look so much prettier with a natural C-curl or S-curl worked in, but if your hair is already curly or frizzy, you end up blow-drying and flat-ironing every morning, which can actually be harder on your hair.

![Back of the head showing frizzy hair condition](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-05-1ar4q-900.webp)

So this time, instead of just any curl-making perm, I went looking for something low-maintenance but still natural-looking, and ended up trying a magic setting layered perm at Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch, a well-known hair salon in Cheongdam-dong.

![Seated in the treatment chair at Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-06-1othg-687.webp)

What I wanted was really just one thing: calm roots, a natural curl, and a layered look that didn't feel too styled. Designer Lee Yu styled the layered perm to look really natural, haha.

## Why I booked a hair salon in Cheongdam-dong

A layered perm looks simple at first glance, but apparently the position and strength of the curl actually needs to change depending on hair length, layering, face shape, hair thickness and how curly your hair naturally is. Especially for a style that combines a magic straightening step with a setting perm, the process matters — checking the hair condition first and designing around the desired style, rather than applying the same intensity all over.

So this time, rather than going to whatever salon was closest to home, I prioritized a proper consultation and perm experience, which led me to a Cheongdam-dong hair salon. Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch sits right on Samseong-ro in Gangnam-gu, an easy spot to reach if you're looking for a Cheongdam-dong hair salon.

## Consultation before the perm: checking scalp and hair condition

The thing I care most about with a perm is the consultation. Especially if your hair has already been permed or dyed before, it matters that they check the current damage level rather than just applying a strong solution across the board.

I told them exactly what I wanted: not too strong a curl, no puffiness, easy morning styling, natural-looking layers, and above all, avoiding excessive damage to my hair.

Checking hair condition before the perm and prescribing treatment accordingly really gave me the sense this was a place that does a genuinely healthy perm, haha.

![Checking hair damaged by dye](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-07-1e0od-900.webp)

I hadn't deliberately avoided perms, but from all the dyeing, there was clearly a lot of damaged hair visible.

![Damaged hair ends with lingering old dye color](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-08-166qf-892.webp)

The ends especially were quite damaged, with old dye color still lingering, so they trimmed off a good amount of length before starting. In the end I went with a magic setting layered perm — a style that's often recommended for people with naturally curly hair.

## What is a magic setting layered perm?

A magic setting layered perm suits people who want a calm texture paired with a natural wave. Combined with a layered cut, the curl flows naturally from layer to layer, giving the whole silhouette a lighter feel.

The biggest advantage, in my view, is that it lets you get "the smoothing feel of straightening and the shape of a curl" at the same time. Smoothing out frizz at the roots and mid-lengths, while adding a natural curl at the ends, gives an overall much cleaner impression.

![Magic setting layered perm with calm roots and curled ends](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-09-1rmhn-900.webp)

## What matters most for a perm that keeps hair healthy

Honestly, the thing I cared about most this time was getting a healthy perm.

![Checking hair condition for a healthy perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-10-bof4m-734.webp)

Making a perm look pretty matters, but I think it's more important that your hair condition holds up over time, not just right after the appointment. So if you want a healthy perm, here are a few things worth checking.

### 1. Check your current hair condition

It's good to first check whether you've recently dyed or bleached your hair, whether an old perm is still in there, and whether the ends are dry or splitting.

![Checking hair condition before the perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-11-hgpbn-900.webp)

### 2. Describe the exact curl you want

Rather than just saying "make it natural," it's better to be specific — like "a C-curl feel at the ends, and let it fall naturally around the face."

![Consulting on the desired C-curl direction during the treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-12-8z6km-900.webp)

### 3. Choose a treatment strength that suits your hair

Even for the same layered perm, the method can differ depending on hair condition. So rather than going all-in on a strong curl, it's important to find the right balance between your current hair condition and the style you want.

![Perm process adjusted to match hair condition and treatment strength](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-13-1gytm-900.webp)

## How the magic setting layered perm was done, step by step

For this style, the focus was on calming down the hair overall while creating natural movement in the layered sections.

![Starting stage of the magic setting layered perm treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-14-1psuh-900.webp)

STEP 1. Check hair condition — first they check hair thickness, damage level and previous treatment history.

STEP 2. Check the cut line — with a layered perm, the cut determines the curl direction, so where the layers fall matters. Layers set too high can create excess volume, while too few layers can make the layered look feel weak even with curl added.

STEP 3. Smooth overall texture with the magic straightening step — this tames frizzy or flyaway sections and calms the overall silhouette.

STEP 4. Create natural curl with the setting perm — now they add a natural curl to the layered sections.

![Setting process creating a natural curl](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-15-1f05o-900.webp)

What I wanted wasn't a tightly curled perm, but "the natural blow-dried look of the day you get your hair done." So I didn't want the curl too strong — I wanted it to fall naturally.

STEP 5. Finishing styling — at the end, they set the direction of the curl and finished with a layered style that falls naturally along the face line.

![Finished layered styling falling naturally along the face line](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-16-yw2we-900.webp)

## The finished magic setting layered perm

Once it was done, it was close to exactly what I wanted. Overall my hair wasn't too heavy, and the layered sections moved naturally, giving the style volume. What I especially liked was that the curl wasn't too strong.

![Front view of the finished layered perm with a not-too-strong curl](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-17-11m69-900.webp)

If you go in with a strong wave from the start, the curl can drop over the following days and end up looking frizzier than expected. This time, the curl fell naturally, so it felt easy to wear as a daily hairstyle.

![Side view of the layered perm showing movement across the layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-18-1m3ct-m-900.webp)

## Why a layered perm is easy to style every morning

For people like me who don't want to spend a lot of time styling their hair every morning, I think a layered perm is a pretty practical style.

![Easy-to-style daily layered perm look](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-19-gw7bm-900.webp)

When washing and drying your hair, rather than just shaking it dry randomly, it's better to dry it in the direction the curl was set. Then lightly cupping the curl with your hands at the end brings the natural wave back to life.

![Wavy hair dried following the curl direction](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-20-e077b-m-900.webp)

Especially if you want to keep the curl looking good, it's better to dry your hair completely first, then gently cup it from underneath and lift, rather than rubbing the curl hard with your hands.

![Long hair with natural volume after the perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-21-142sd-900.webp)

## What to check when choosing a Gangnam hair salon

Search for a Gangnam hair salon and you'll get an overwhelming number of salons and hairstyles. All the more reason to look beyond just the photos and check whether they can actually deliver the style you want. When choosing a perm especially, these are worth checking.

- Whether they have a lot of experience with layered cuts
- Whether they can combine magic straightening with a setting perm
- Whether they check your hair condition first
- Whether they consult with you on your desired curl direction
- Whether the style is easy to style at home
- Whether they explain hair care after the perm

![Close-up of the perm result at a Gangnam hair salon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-22-dg3jh-m-900.webp)

## Who should try a magic setting layered perm

Personally, I think this style would suit these kinds of people well.

- Anyone who wants to calm down frizzy hair
- Anyone who prefers a natural wave over straight hair
- Anyone who wants more volume in a layered cut
- Anyone tired of using a flat iron every day
- Anyone who wants a natural curl rather than a strong perm
- Anyone who wants easy-to-style daily hair

Especially if you want to keep your long hair but change up the vibe, a layered perm is about as natural a change as it gets.

## How to keep hair healthy after a perm

No matter how healthy a perm you aim for, if you don't take care of it afterward, your hair can dry out. So home care after a perm matters too.

Shampoo — wash with lukewarm rather than hot water, and gently cleanse focused on the scalp.

Treatment — apply generously, focused on the ends. Because a layered perm has so many separated layers, it's worth paying extra attention to keeping the ends from drying out.

Drying — rather than rubbing your hair hard with a towel, press out the water and dry following the direction of the curl.

Cut back on the flat iron — if you got a perm but still use a flat iron every day, you lose a lot of the point of the perm. Where possible, try to build the habit of bringing out the curl with just drying.

![Finished magic setting layered perm at Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-23-7miuj-1200.webp)

## The daily hairstyle I found at this Cheongdam-dong hair salon

This magic setting layered perm wasn't a dramatic, flashy transformation so much as a way to make my usual hairstyle a bit more polished and easier to manage. With calm, well-groomed hair and a natural curl at the ends, I liked that it read as "clearly styled, but not overdone."

Especially as you get older, I think a hairstyle with natural volume and movement around the face, rather than perfectly flat straight hair, softens your overall impression.

![Finishing cut of the layered perm with volume around the face](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm/cheongdam-magic-setting-layered-perm-24-3ji4f-814.webp)

## Verdict on the magic setting layered perm at Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch

This time I visited a Cheongdam-dong hair salon and got a magic setting layered perm at Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch. What I wanted was calmness plus a natural curl plus easy styling plus healthy hair care.

Designer Lee Yu did the work, and in the end the not-too-strong curl combined well with the light movement of the layers, making for a satisfying daily hairstyle.

If you've been on the fence about a perm because you're worried "what if it damages my hair," I think it's important to first check your current hair condition and consult on the right method for you, rather than just going all-in on a strong curl.

The magic setting... it was a long haul from a 10am appointment to 2pm, haha, but Designer Lee Yu did such a good job that I ended up with a healthy perm and no damage to my hair. It felt like I'd checked off my to-do list, finishing a style ready for fall, haha.

If you're considering a layered perm at a Cheongdam-dong hair salon or a Gangnam hair salon, and you're looking for a natural, easy-to-style, healthy perm, I hope this magic setting layered perm review is useful.

## Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch: location, parking and hours

Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch is on the 3rd floor of the Lachasse shopping complex, 651 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It's right on the street in front of Exit 7 of Cheongdam Station on Line 7 — come out of the exit and it's the 3rd floor of the Lachasse complex.

For parking, enter through the Raemian Apartment entrance and the basement level 2 parking lot is immediately on the right. Valet is available, and parking costs ₩3,000. Hours are daily 10:00–19:00, and they offer hair spa, scalp clinic, late-night hours, pet-friendly service, and free Wi-Fi.

## Where it is

- Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch (박준뷰티랩 청담점)
- 3rd floor, Lachasse shopping complex, 651 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강남구 삼성로 651 라클래시 상가 3층
- 37.5183439, 127.050231
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%95%EC%A4%80%EB%B7%B0%ED%8B%B0%EB%9E%A9%20%EC%B2%AD%EB%8B%B4%EC%A0%90/@37.5183439,127.050231,17z

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