Makeup salon in Hongdae open from 5am: daily curls, Moi Hair Makeup

Today was the day I got the most special makeup of my year!

There are days when you have plans or know you'll be taking a lot of photos, and you want to look a little more put-together than usual~ No matter how I do my makeup, finishing my hair on my own always takes forever and rarely turns out the way I want.

So this time I decided to borrow a professional's hands. I went to Moi Hair Makeup, right near Hongik University Station. I booked the daily hair and makeup for ₩120,000 and got both hair and makeup done in one go :)

Where is Moi Hair Makeup, and what time does it open?

Moi Hair Makeup is at B1 B10, Hyosung Hongikinggan, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It's about 90m from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station, so it was easy to find, and building parking is free for 1 hour.

• 📍 Location: B1 B10, Hyosung Hongikinggan, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• 🚇 Transit: About 90m from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station
• 🅿️ Parking: 1 hour free (building parking)
• ⏰ Hours: Daily 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• ☎️ Phone reservation hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (text inquiries outside these hours)

Since it's open from 5am, it seemed like a great option for anyone who needs to get ready early for a photoshoot, a wedding, or any important schedule.

What is the salon like inside?

Moi Hair Makeup was a clean, white-toned space. As soon as I walked in, the tidy atmosphere caught my eye.

The area with the makeup products was well organized, and the mirrors and lighting were well set up — it really felt like a proper makeup shop! It wasn't crowded or chaotic, so I could get ready calmly. Since I had both hair and makeup on my schedule, which takes some time, the comfortable space made the whole preparation process feel refreshing.

There was also a mirror set up for taking photos, so it was great for snapping a shot right after everything was finished :)

Daily hair and makeup for 120,000 won: how did the makeup look?

Moi Hair Makeup's daily hair and makeup is ₩120,000, and the look was done in a way that felt clear and put-together without being overdone. Unlike when I do my makeup alone, the artist looked at my overall vibe and features and worked in a direction that suited me, and the finished result clearly looked more polished.

Since it's daily makeup, I liked that it wasn't overly glamorous but more like a clearer, prettier version of my own face. From skin to eyes to lips, everything was balanced so no single part stood out too much, and it came together cleanly. I understood why people go to a makeup shop before important days.

What changes when hair is done in the same visit?

At Moi Hair Makeup, they also style your hair to match the makeup. My whole head got natural curls that fell softly around my face, giving a daily yet feminine feel.

Even if your makeup looks pretty, if your hair isn't styled, something can feel like it's missing. This time, having my hair done together made the whole look come together so much better.

Instead of a heavily set style, the volume felt naturally alive, which also photographed nicely. Most of all, the curls were so much more polished than when I use a curling iron at home — I really loved it.

Which days is Moi Hair Makeup best for?

Moi Hair Makeup seems like a good option for profile photoshoots, dates, blind dates, or wedding guest makeup — days when you want to look a little more polished than usual. It was also convenient that I got both hair and makeup done in one place, without having to move between shops.

For people like me who usually do their own makeup but only visit a shop for special occasions, the daily hair and makeup was a reasonably affordable option. Being close to Hongik University Station was also a plus, since I could head straight to my appointment afterward.

Final thoughts on Moi Hair Makeup in Hongdae

Getting this done, I could clearly tell the finish was cleaner than when I prepare on my own. I especially like styles that keep my own natural vibe while looking a little prettier rather than overly done, and true to its name, the daily hair and makeup felt naturally put-together — I was really satisfied.

Once my hair was finished too and I looked in the mirror, I ended up taking way more photos than usual haha

If you want to get your hair and makeup done in one place before an important schedule in Hongdae, or want to create a day where your photos turn out great, Moi Hair Makeup might be worth checking out. Next time I have an occasion that calls for getting properly done up, I'd like to borrow a professional's hands again :)