Gangdong, Seoul hair salon hippie perm with full curls: Juno Hair

I think I'll be telling my friends about Juno Hair Cheonho Rodeo Branch. It had been a while since I'd gotten a perm consultation and treatment done, and personally, it was a satisfying day.

Why a hippie perm after a year without one

This time at Juno Hair Cheonho Rodeo Branch, I got a hippie perm. I had a company event coming up the following week, so I figured it was about time for a salon visit.

When I thought about the last time I'd had a perm, it had already been about a year. I wondered if I'd just been living too comfortably without one, haha. Full, bouncy curls always look so pretty, but I honestly hesitated, worried the curls might not turn out well.

So I looked up recommendations for hair salons near Cheonho Station and ended up at Juno Hair Cheonho Rodeo Branch. This time, I left my hair in Manager Chaerim's hands. Cutting to the conclusion — the curls came out exactly the way I wanted, so it was a pretty satisfying time.

Where to park at Juno Hair Cheonho Rodeo Branch

I drove and used the mechanical parking lot in a nearby building. With the parking support, I used it for free. Parking fees are always a bit of a nagging concern on hair salon days, so this part was a nice relief.

According to the place listing, both Rodeo Palace and Cheonho underground parking support up to 3 hours. That said, mechanical parking may be difficult for EVs or larger vehicles, so it might be more convenient to check which lot suits your car before heading over.

Inside the two-floor salon, with tea and snacks

Walking into Juno Hair Cheonho Rodeo Branch, my first thought was, 'This place is way bigger than I expected!' It was spacious with a comfortable interior, and I felt like I'd found the right place for a day when I'd need to sit for a while.

A perm isn't something that wraps up quickly like a haircut, after all. I want my hair to turn out pretty, of course, but whether I can relax comfortably in the meantime matters quite a bit to me too.

As soon as I arrived, they brought out tea and snacks. Sitting down and receiving a cup of tea like that calmed my busy mind a little. Even if just for a moment, it felt like time was being spent on me, and I liked that.

How the hippie perm consultation with Manager Chaerim went

The consultation with Manager Chaerim also flowed comfortably. I mentioned the company event a week away and that it had been a while since my last perm, and shared the hippie perm style I wanted.

Honestly, the hardest part of getting my hair done is always explaining the look I have in mind. Even with the same 'hippie perm,' the vibe people want differs slightly from person to person. Just saying 'make it pretty' wasn't going to cut it — my expectations were pretty high for my first perm in a year.

Talking it through with Manager Chaerim while looking at photos, I was able to convey the style I wanted, which let me relax and trust my hair to her. Something else I liked during the treatment: she naturally chatted with me now and then, so I didn't have to sit there awkwardly.

At a salon you're visiting for the first time, you sometimes end up overthinking what to say — this time, I felt a lot less of that pressure.

I liked that I could chat lightly without feeling I had to keep the conversation going the whole time. That kind of comfort might just be another reason to want to come back.

The finished hippie perm: full, bouncy curls

Finally, the treatment was done and I checked out the curls. Seeing the hippie perm look I'd wanted actually there in the mirror felt really good. I'd had some worries since it had been so long since my last perm, but seeing the finished look put my mind at ease.

I especially loved how well the curls turned out, and it felt like the style I'd described in the consultation had been translated onto my head exactly. Made me wonder if I'd worried over it for nothing, haha. It was a small change prompted by a company event, but once it was done, I felt refreshed for the first time in a while.

Sometimes I think we need moments like this to take care of ourselves. If you're looking into recommendations for a hair salon near Cheonho Station, Juno Hair Cheonho Rodeo Branch (Manager Chaerim rocks!) is worth checking out.

If you're like me and want to switch up your look after a while, don't hold back on describing exactly what you're after. You can check available schedules and event terms on Naver Reservation, so it might be worth a look before your visit. Thanks to curls I love, I get to look forward to next week's event with a bit more excitement.