Gangnam Seoul barbershop for curly hair: Divers Barbershop

My hair is very curly and tends to puff up overall, so styling it is usually difficult. I visited Divers Barbershop Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch (다이버스 바버샵 강남구청역점) because I wanted advice suited to my hair, and received a classic cut and full down perm.

How do you find the barbershop from Gangnam-gu Office Station?

It is in Unit 107 on the first basement level of SK Hub Blue, which is connected to Gangnam-gu Office Station. Once I went down into the building, the dark green exterior and barber pole made it easy to find. The hours posted at the time of my visit were 11:00–21:00, and it was regularly closed every Sunday.

What is the atmosphere inside?

It was a classic space with deep teal walls, wood-toned furniture, and soft lighting. Tools such as scissors and clippers were neatly arranged as well. I liked the calm barbershop atmosphere.

Why did I choose a full down perm after the consultation?

Since I was unsure which style would suit me, I asked for a consultation before the cut. They checked my hair condition, the direction my hair grows, my head shape, and my face shape. I liked that we looked for a style that suited my hair and head shape together.

After the consultation, we decided on a classic cut and full down perm to tidy the overall hair direction and volume. I chose this combination because of my curls and puffy hair, but I thought a partial down perm or a classic cut alone could be enough depending on someone's hair condition.

How did the classic cut proceed?

Before applying the down-perm solution, they established the overall length and shape with a classic cut. They adjusted the length and weight little by little to suit my head shape. Their steady touch was so relaxing that I almost felt sleepy.

How was styling at home after the full down perm?

After establishing the basic shape with the cut, they applied the full down-perm solution. The treatment considered the overall hair direction and volume, including the sides. I noticed the difference more clearly when I handled my hair at home the following day. After removing the moisture and drying it in the right direction, the overall shape came together relatively easily.

How were the finishing styling and care instructions?

After thoroughly rinsing out the down-perm solution, they refined the cut lines and styled my hair with classic wax. They also explained how to care for it so I could maintain the style the next day. Even though I am not used to using products, I felt I could try it lightly using the method they showed me.

What changed before and after the treatment?

The classic cut tidied the lines, and the full down perm pressed down the puffy areas, making the silhouette much neater. Natural volume remained where needed and suited my face shape. The change I was happiest with was that getting my hair in order each morning became simpler after I got home.