Gangneung hair salon for a bob C-curl setting perm: Anew in Gyodong

Bob C-curl setting perm at Anew, a Gangneung hair salon

I got a bob C-curl setting perm at Anew, a hair salon in Gyodong, Gangneung. The address is 7 Haseulla-ro 192beon-gil, 1st floor, Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea, it's open daily from 10am to 19pm, and you can park in front of or behind the building or on the street.

Ever since I got a bob, styling my hair every morning has been kind of a hassle haha. If I just blow-dry it, the ends flare out a bit, but flat-ironing every day takes forever and I worry it'll damage my hair... So this time I finally worked up the courage to get a bob C-curl perm at a Gangneung hair salon :) The place I went to is Anew, located in Gyodong, Gangneung!

Why Anew's private, two-guest appointment system feels so relaxed

Anew operates a bit differently from a typical salon — it's a private space for just two guests at a time. Sometimes a crowded salon makes me feel self-conscious and overwhelmed, but Anew's interior was clean and quiet, so I could relax the whole time I was getting my hair done.

It also runs on a priority reservation system, so once you book and arrive, you get started right away with no waiting. And since it's done 1:1 with a customized approach, I could talk in more detail about my hair condition and the style I wanted.

Choosing a bob C-curl setting perm with designer Soyeon

This time at Anew, I got a bob C-curl setting perm from designer Soyeon. With a bob, if the ends flare out, the whole style can look messy, so instead of a strong curl, I wanted a C-curl that would turn naturally inward.

Before the treatment, I told her the style I wanted while she checked my current hair condition, and we talked through what kind of finish would work. This isn't my first bob C-curl perm, but if the curl comes in too strong, it can be a hassle to style later, so I wanted as natural a look as possible. It was reassuring that she adjusted things to match what I wanted during the consultation.

Coffee and cookies served during the perm at Anew

One more thing I liked about getting my hair done at Anew! They brought out cold coffee and cookies haha. Hair treatments can end up taking longer than you'd think, but sipping coffee mid-way made the time pass quickly.

The salon itself was so quiet and comfortable that I could just relax through the whole treatment without worrying about anything.

How natural does the finished bob C-curl look?

When the treatment was done, I looked at the finished style. Just as I'd hoped, the C-curl came in subtle and natural, which made me happy. Especially at the ends, instead of just flaring out, they now curled naturally inward, making the whole shape look a lot neater.

It's not a heavy, obvious curl style, so it's something I could wear comfortably every day! From the side, the ends looked naturally tidy too, which made the whole silhouette look softer. Best of all, after drying my hair, just tidying up the ends a little brought the C-curl right back to life, so it seems easy to maintain.

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Overall, I really liked getting 1:1 customized treatment in such a private setting at Anew. The salon was clean and quiet and comfortable, and with the reservation system there was no waiting around. Most of all, I got the natural bob C-curl perm I wanted, so personally I'm satisfied :)

If you have a bob like me and your ends keep flaring out, or you're tired of flat-ironing your hair every day, it might be worth trying a bob C-curl perm at a Gangneung hair salon. Since my curl came in so naturally this time, just tidying my hair brings the style right back — I think I'll stick with this style for a while haha.