Geumho-dong men's salon: summer short gail cut at Toro With Geek

Getting my hair cooled down for summer

My hair was a shaggy mess, so before summer I headed to Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch (토로위드긱 신금호점), a men's salon near Singeumho Station. As the weather gets hotter, even a little extra length feels stuffy. Even when I blow-dried it in the morning, the shaggy hair was impossible to manage, so I decided to get it cut properly this time!!

Where is Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch, and what are its hours?

Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch is at 2F, 82 Musumak-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 187 m from Exit 5 of Singeumho Station. It is open Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00 and Sunday 10:00–19:00.

This time I went to a men's salon called Toro With Geek, right near Singeumho Station. I usually prefer places that specialize in men's hair, and I had looked at Toro With Geek's styling results beforehand and liked them, so I booked. It's close to the station, so it was easy to find, and even though it was my first visit I got there without any trouble.

Is it relaxed enough for a first visit?

The first thing I noticed when I walked into Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch was how relaxed the atmosphere was. It wasn't nerve-racking at all; I was welcomed naturally and got comfortable quickly even though it was my first time.

My designer was Loco, and from the first impression I could tell she is bright and full of energy. She greeted me so cheerfully that I could chat comfortably too, haha.

How did the consultation with Designer Loco go?

Designer Loco looked carefully at my head shape and hair type, and designed the style while taking my face shape and how much my sideburns stick out into account. I told her that, since it's summer, I wanted something as cool and easy to manage as possible, and that I didn't want anything too over the top.

She then explained, one by one, which styles would suit me. She didn't just show me a photo and copy it; she designed the style around my face and hair. You could tell during the consultation that she has lots of experience. Because she even explained why a style would suit me, I felt I could trust her with my hair.

Why I chose a short gail cut with a sideburn down perm

The style I got at Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch this time was a gail cut with a sideburn down perm. My sideburns puff up quickly, so after a short while I always look messy, and that had long bothered me. She recommended a style that solves that too, so I went ahead right away.

How detailed was the cut?

The gail cut wasn't just about trimming length; she kept checking the overall balance and refined the details. She kept asking whether anything felt uncomfortable and double-checked the direction I wanted, so the communication felt really good~

I liked how relaxed Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch felt. There were no awkward silences, but she didn't talk nonstop either; she kept the conversation going at just the right energy.

Thanks to that, I could mention what I wanted without any pressure, and the time flew by while I left my hair in her hands.

A shop with a big window and soft sunlight

What I personally loved most about Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch was the big window. You can take in the view outside at a glance. The weather was nice the day I visited, so soft sunlight came in, and looking out the window made me feel calm. The surroundings were lovely and the atmosphere was quiet, so the time getting my hair done felt like healing.

How did the short gail cut and sideburn down perm turn out?

The sideburn down perm took nicely and looked natural, and together with the short gail cut it gave a much cooler look. It doesn't feel plastered down; the sides are neatly tidied and the whole silhouette looks much better. When I looked in the mirror, I could tell right away that just one change to my hair had shifted my whole vibe.

If you're looking for a men's salon near Singeumho Station, or you're thinking about a natural, clean style like a gail cut or down perm, I think Toro With Geek Singeumho Branch is worth a visit. I was quite satisfied, and next time my hair grows out I plan to book Loco again. It was a really satisfying visit and a great summer makeover.