Cheongdam hair salon: long hair to a medium C-curl perm, Anew Hair

With that breezy autumn air starting to blow, I really wanted a hair change haha. My hair had gotten so long that it always felt heavy and stuffy. I was used to managing long hair, but at some point it started to feel like it was just drooping overall and needed a change. So this time, instead of jumping straight into a perm, I wanted to get a proper consultation about my hair condition and the style I wanted first, so I visited Anew Hair Cheongdam Main Branch.

Where is Anew Hair Cheongdam Main Branch, and is there parking?

Anew Hair Cheongdam Main Branch is a hair salon located at 5 Seolleung-ro 127-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor, near Gangnamgu-office Station. I heard parking fits about 2 cars on weekdays, but since I visited on a Sunday morning, I was able to park pretty comfortably. On days when I drive to the salon, parking is always a concern, so it was nice to park easily and get in right on time for my appointment. What I was most satisfied with on this visit was the Gangnam hair consultation itself.

The moment I stepped inside, I thought how clean everything looked. The whole space felt as tidy and fresh as a brand-new building, so I assumed it had just opened recently, but they told me it's actually been running for over a year already. Because it's so well maintained, the space felt even more pleasant, and I could spend the whole appointment in a comfortable atmosphere.

What the Gangnam hair consultation covered before the cut

At Anew Hair Cheongdam Main Branch, they start with a checklist consultation before any service. This time I went through the consultation with head stylist Soyoon, telling her the style I wanted along with my current hair condition and things that had been bothering me. Rather than just deciding "let's do this style," it felt like we were figuring out the design together based on my hair length and overall vibe. Since my hair had gotten so long it felt heavy, I told her I wanted something a bit lighter and more polished this time.

For anyone like me who's kept long hair but is considering a change, there's always the worry of how much to cut and how much perm to add. That's why the thorough Gangnam hair consultation before the service felt especially important to me. Through the consultation, instead of just cutting it short, we decided to tidy it up to a medium length and add a natural C-curl perm.

Why one-on-one care with stylist Soyoon made the difference

At Anew Hair Cheongdam Main Branch, head stylist Soyoon also handled the actual service one-on-one after the consultation, which made everything even more comfortable. There was no hassle of having to re-explain everything because a different person took over midway — I got dedicated care from the first consultation all the way through the service. When getting your hair done, accurately conveying the style you want matters, but I think it's just as important that what was discussed in the consultation actually carries through into the service.

This time, we tidied up my heavy long hair and changed the overall length and vibe. A super short style felt like too much, but trimming to a reasonable medium length made everything feel much lighter. If you're looking for a Nonhyeon-dong hair salon and would rather find a place that gives thorough consultation and recommends what actually suits you, rather than just going somewhere famous, I think this kind of process would be satisfying.

From heavy long hair to a neat medium-length C-curl perm

After the cut, we moved on to a natural C-curl perm. Rather than an overly curled style, I wanted something neat but with natural movement at the ends, and it turned out exactly as calm and understated as we'd discussed, which made me really happy. When I kept my hair long as-is, the overall style tended to droop from the weight. Once it was trimmed to medium length with the C-curl added, it turned into a much lighter, neater look. Especially when I let it air dry naturally, the ends still looked tidy, which should make everyday styling much easier. For anyone looking for a Gangnam-gu Office hair salon who wants a clean, natural change rather than something flashy, this medium perm style would suit them well too.

What I liked most about this service was that even while cutting the length, it didn't drastically change my overall vibe. The heaviness from having too-long hair was solved, while the feminine feel of medium-length hair stayed intact.

The finished look: natural, but clearly different

After the service, looking in the mirror, my hair definitely felt much lighter. I'd gotten used to long hair and had been thinking about a change for a while, but once it was actually done, I found myself wishing I'd changed it sooner. Most of all, because they took the time to fully consider both my hair condition and the vibe I wanted through the consultation, my satisfaction was really high.

If you feel like your long hair has gotten too heavy and stuffy, instead of automatically cutting it short, trimming to a medium length and adding a natural perm like I did could be a great option. This time, I got to comfortably change my style with head stylist Soyoon's one-on-one care from consultation through to the service, at Anew Hair Cheongdam Main Branch. A clean salon atmosphere, thorough consultation, and the neat medium C-curl style I wanted — thanks to the Gangnam hair consultation, it was a day that lifted the weight off my hair, and my mood along with it, after a long time.