One-person lash salon near Gongdeok Station: ₩20,000 deposit, Iyo Shop

Why go back for a lash lift near Gongdeok Station?

I get a lash lift pretty regularly. Just doing a lash lift makes my lashes curl up like I've done mascara, which gives that made-up look(?) It's perfect for someone like me who can't be bothered with makeup.

Anyway, it was time again, so while looking around I found Iyo Shop near my office. It's basically a stone's throw from work, so the location alone made me very happy.

Where is Iyo Shop, and what are the three ways in?

Iyo Shop's address is 143 Mapo-daero, 2nd floor, Room 211, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It's a short walk from Gongdeok Station and sits on the 2nd floor of the building with Olive Young. If you're looking for a lash lift near Gongdeok Station, the accessibility is pretty great.

There are three ways in total to get there. The first is the stairs you see right away — climb them and you're right at the entrance,

The second is entering through the 1st floor of Park Palace and taking the elevator up to the 2nd floor.

The third is entering through the door on the Raemian Gongdeok side. (Here the 2nd floor is actually the 1st floor(?))

Iyo Shop hours and how to book a one-person lash salon

Iyo Shop has pretty long hours. Weekdays 08:00–21:00, Saturday 09:00–21:00, Sunday 09:00–16:00. Since it runs late into the evening, it seems easy to drop by after work.

TIP. Since it's a one-person salon, it can be hard for them to check messages during a treatment, so it's best to leave your booking or inquiry with plenty of lead time.

There was a bit of waiting time for a reply after I left my inquiry — seems like it's hard for them to check right away while they're mid-treatment, being a one-person salon.

Why choose the nutrition + black tinting lash lift?

There are a lot more types of lash lifts these days. So today I went with the nutrition + black tinting lash lift. Getting a lash lift too often can sometimes make lashes feel weaker, so adding the nutrition treatment feels like proper care.

And the black tinting perm makes lashes look a bit thicker, giving that defined look as if you'd done mascara. A pretty ideal combo for anyone who finds putting on mascara a hassle.

Booking with a ₩20,000 deposit and what the treatment is like

You can easily book Iyo Shop through Naver Reservation, and the booking is confirmed once you prepay the ₩20,000 deposit. Book, then just show up. I arrived within my reserved time but there was a small wait — about 5 minutes.

Since I get lash lifts fairly often, we did a quick consultation about the curl and treatment I wanted and went straight into it. The overall vibe was calm and quiet, which would suit someone who wants to rest quietly alone during the treatment.

And since you have to keep your eyes closed the whole time during a lash lift... I fall asleep easily(?) ???: SNORE, gasp! I keep waking myself up startled by my own snoring. So today too I had myself a little nap, and woke up with my lashes in full formation.

Before and after the lash lift at Iyo Shop

Before the treatment, my curl had mostly fallen out, so overall my lashes felt like they were drooping downward.

Maybe because of the black tinting on top, my lashes looked dark even without any mascara on. For anyone who finds curling and mascara-ing every morning a hassle, this quietly raises your quality of life.

After the treatment, my lashes were lifted right up, and with the black tinting added, my eyes definitely looked more defined. If you usually wear light makeup, this seems like it'd make mornings easier since you can skip mascara entirely.

Funny how lifting just your lashes makes you look that much more put-together(?) For me, someone who gets lash lifts regularly, this is another little survival item(?) added to the list that shaves a bit off my makeup time.

If you're looking for a lash lift near Gongdeok Station or a salon you can drop into after work, it's worth checking the location and hours and giving this place a visit.

Alright, time to head home.