# Gangnam barber shop for thick, flaring side hair: Coup Barber & Coffee - By Yerin Doh-jin (https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-small-mirror/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Hair & beauty salons › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-small-mirror/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seongsu-small-mirror/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/index.md) ## In short Coup Barber & Coffee is a men's-only barber shop on Apgujeong-ro in Gangnam, Seoul, that runs a café in the same space. My husband, whose hair is thick and coarse enough that the sides flare out within days, had a cut plus a down perm that took about 1 hour 30 minutes, with the barber repeatedly checking the back line and how it connected to the sides. The swept-back top was left untouched while only the sides and back were slimmed down, so morning styling is far easier now. ## Good to know - **Address**: 228 Apgujeong-ro, 1st floor, Unit 106, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 11:00-21:00 - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **Parking**: Available - **Location**: 7-8 minute walk from Apgujeong Station - **Service**: Men's cut + down perm, about 1 hour 30 minutes - **Café use**: Open as a regular café only when no barber appointments are booked; coffee is free for hair clients *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ## Why a haircut alone never fixed my husband's thick, flaring side hair My husband has pretty thick hair. His strands are also coarse and strong, so even a little growth makes his side hair flare up fast. That's why for him, a cut alone isn't enough — he really needs a down perm together with it to get the whole shape to settle. ![Main image of Coup Barber & Coffee, an Apgujeong barber shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-01-1l5xa-m-1200.webp) This time, while looking for a barber shop in Gangnam, we went to Coup Barber & Coffee, a men's hair salon in Apgujeong. It has a pretty unique concept of running a coffee shop and barber shop together, and the atmosphere of the space was quite impressive from the moment we walked in. ## Coup Barber & Coffee: location, hours and closing day ![Basic information for Coup Barber & Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-02-1bly3-746.webp) The address is 228 Apgujeong-ro, 1st floor, Unit 106, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and it's open 11:00–21:00, closed every Tuesday. Parking is also available. ![Exterior of the barber shop on the first floor of a building on Apgujeong-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-03-900uz-900.webp) ![Store entrance located on the side of the building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-04-1cd0z-661.webp) Coup Barber & Coffee is about a 7–8 minute walk from Apgujeong Station. It's on the first floor of a building right on the main Apgujeong-ro street, so the location itself isn't hard to find. That said, the shop isn't set right at the front of the building facing the road — you need to go around the side of the building to find the entrance. If it's your first visit, checking the address beforehand makes it a bit easier to find. If you're driving to this Apgujeong men's hair salon, parking is available too. ## What the barber shop and café space is like ![Front area of the shop styled like a café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-05-1h7b9-900.webp) ![Bright interior of Barber & Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-06-1le86-900.webp) ![Men's hair service area further inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-07-1bysq-900.webp) Once inside, the front feels as relaxed as a café, and the men's hair space is further in. Instead of the usual heavy, serious barber-shop mood, it feels bright and comfortable, and they even serve a cup of coffee to hair customers — while I waited and drank mine, it was actually pretty tasty. ![A cup of coffee served to hair customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-08-19rfv-900.webp) They mentioned that regular café use is only possible when there's no barber reservation. ![Café seating and bar area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-09-5py2s-900.webp) ![Space combining barber shop and coffee shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-10-1w60m-m-900.webp) Running a barber shop and coffee together in one space isn't common, and I liked the feeling of coming in for a haircut and getting to relax for a bit too. ## Before: thick hair with sides that stick out ![Before shot of thick men's hair before the service](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-11-1koq1-m-719.webp) ![Side view before, showing flared side hair](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-12-oglm8-m-685.webp) Even in photos, you can tell my husband's hair is quite thick. There's a good amount of volume overall — not just on top but at the sides and back too. Even in these photos where it's pressed down with gel, you can still see some volume showing at the sides and back. That's why a cut and a down perm are pretty much a set for him. ![Starting the cut after the consultation](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-13-cyz6i-900.webp) The barber asked how he usually styles his hair day to day. Since he often applies gel and sweeps his front hair back, they decided to keep that overall feel while trimming the sides and back short and clean, aiming to reduce the bulky look overall. ## Why the cut and down perm took 1 hour 30 minutes The men's cut plus down perm at Coup Barber & Coffee took about 1 hour 30 minutes. I thought a men's cut would be quick, but watching from the side, I understood why it took a while. Instead of just shaving it down once and calling it done, the barber kept checking the back hairline and how it connected to the sides while trimming, and watching from the side, I could see him gradually adjusting things so the lines flowed naturally. When trimming the back, he used several different clippers depending on the length and line, adjusting bit by bit. He used different tools depending on the area to fine-tune all the details. ![Trimming the back hairline with clippers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-14-1mp7l-m-786.webp) ![Cutting process using different tools for each area's detail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-15-geez1-m-900.webp) For the down perm too, he checked each flared spot one by one, applying the solution carefully and pressing it down calmly. ![Applying the down perm solution](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-16-u5wu9-900.webp) Rather than just cutting to length, he kept examining the overall shape and adjusting the details carefully. Probably because of his long experience, the process of shaping the hair according to the direction it flared and the shape of the head felt quite meticulous. ## Before and after: sides lie flat, swept-back top unchanged ![Before and after comparison of the men's cut and down perm](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-17-kvghw-m-966.webp) *Before & after* Looking at the after photo, it's clearly much more tidy overall! Comparing the photos, the difference between before and after was pretty clear — the side hair that used to flare up strongly now lies naturally against his head, and the line from around his ears down to the nape is a lot lighter too. ![Before and after showing the change in the side hair line](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-18-1l4j7-m-966.webp) *Before & after* They left some length on top to keep his usual swept-back style intact. Rather than looking like everything was cut short, keeping his original style while slimming down the sides and back made the whole thing look much more balanced than before. ![Finished look keeping the swept-back top style](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-19-1jd96-864.webp) My husband said it's now easier to style his hair by sweeping the top back the way he usually does, and especially since the sides don't flare up anymore, mornings are a lot easier too. ![Tidy men's hairstyle after the service](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-20-1kf04-m-900.webp) ![After side view showing slimmer sides and back](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-21-ixnj7-m-900.webp) The change was noticeable enough that people at his office recognized it right away, and when he met friends, several of them told him the new style suited him. ![Leaving the shop with the finished style](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut-22-x4jos-966.webp) He liked this style so much that he said he wants to come back here next time too. If you're looking into a Gangnam barber shop or an Apgujeong men's hair salon, give Coup Barber & Coffee a try. ## Where it is - Coup Barber & Coffee (쿠프 바버앤커피) - 228 Apgujeong-ro, 1st floor, Unit 106, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 압구정로 228 1층 106호 - 37.5286506, 127.0327554 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%BF%A0%ED%94%84%20%EB%B0%94%EB%B2%84%EC%95%A4%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC/@37.5286506,127.0327554,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-small-mirror/gangnam-apgujeong-barbershop-downperm-cut/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt