Bupyeong Station men's salon: bangs kept, 1-hour down perm at Ieum

Where is Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong?

Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong sits near Bupyeong Station, where the Gyeongin Line 1 and Incheon Subway Line 1 meet, so it's super accessible. Just come out of Exit 21-B of Bupyeong Underground Shopping Center and go straight ahead, and you'll find it easily.

To cut to the chase, I was very satisfied with this men's hair salon. Since men's hair is shorter than women's, even a little bit of growth really shows. I think that's exactly why men should visit hair salons more often, haha. Still, I'm always careful when picking a salon, and this time I found one I want to make my regular spot.

Hours and how to book at Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong

Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong is open 11:00–21:00, and on weekends from 10:00–20:00. It's also a plus that you can easily book through Naver Reservation via Naver Map — I booked by specifying my designer and headed over.

One-month-old hair, tamed with a down perm — how did it go?

Here's how my hair looked before the appointment at Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong. It had been about a month since my last cut, and this time I decided to get a down perm. I'd really recommend my designer — the cut was so thorough it was hard to find a flaw.

Consultation: keeping the bangs length, trimming only the sides and back

From the consultation stage before the service even started, they were friendly and helpful, which built even more trust. We decided to keep the bangs length the same and just trim the sides and back.

The place is so friendly that I could just relax the whole time. Here's a shot from midway through the down perm. I'd say this is a men's hair salon that nails both friendliness and skill.

About 1 hour, with a drink included

Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong also offered a cool drink — I went with green tea. Since I'd booked ahead, I didn't have to wait at all and started right away; the whole thing took about an hour.

It's already October, and the moment October 1st hit, the weather suddenly turned chilly. I feel like a change of pace is needed with the shifting season, and honestly it felt like a good time to switch up a hairstyle.

Interior vibe and amenities at Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong

The interior of Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong was clean and pleasant, and I noticed Wallace and Gromit figurines too, haha. Having the restroom inside the salon is also a plus — it's always inconvenient when the restroom is outside the building.

Since it's near Bupyeong Station, it's right in a busy area, so it's great for grabbing a meal or café before or after your appointment, and convenient for meeting up with people too. It's autumn, a great season for outings, so getting a clean hairstyle before heading out sounds perfect.

How did the down perm turn out?

Here's the after shot from Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong. It looks exactly as neat as I wanted, and the down perm held down nicely, so I was satisfied. Personally, I feel the difference a down perm makes to men's hair is huge. I think it's worth getting a down perm often.

In particular, during this down perm at Ieum Men's Hair, they paid close attention to protecting my scalp, which put me even more at ease. The shampoo process and everything else was handled comfortably too.

First-visit discount and would I return?

Ieum Men's Hair Bupyeong was running a first-visit promotion at the time of my visit — 30% off first visits, which is a pretty large discount. You can also book conveniently through Naver Map.

I recently changed my style to push my bangs up, and I'm planning to grow it out into a slicked-back style. I think communication with your designer matters above all else, and since this is a place where communication is smooth, I think I'll be coming back often. I'd highly recommend this place.

I'd return here with 100% certainty. This is officially my new regular hair salon.