Bleaching with scalp protector at ONLY FOR YOU, Hannam-dong salon

Lately, every time I looked at my hair I kept wanting some kind of change. Just a trim felt a little unsatisfying, and I wanted to try a different vibe than usual. Bright hair colors kept catching my eye, but once you actually think about bleaching, you start worrying about hair damage and how the color will turn out, right?

So this time, while looking for a Hannam-dong hair salon, I visited ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch. I wanted to change up my usual look for real, so I finally worked up the courage and decided on bleaching.

ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch: location, parking and hours

ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch is on the 3rd floor of the Hyundai Liberty House commercial building on Dokseodang-ro in Hannam-dong. There's a basement parking garage from B1 to B3, so it's easy to visit by car too.

Hannam-dong itself has a lot of cafés and restaurants, so it was a convenient spot to get my hair done and then make plans nearby.

Hours are daily 11:00–22:00. This Hannam-dong hair salon accepts Naver Reservations, so I'd recommend booking ahead.

Inside ONLY FOR YOU Hannam: interior mood and waiting seats

Once inside, I first took a look around the interior.

Before the service, they took care of my coat and bag and other personal items,

Overall the space was neatly arranged, with the service seats well laid out. A hair salon is a place where you end up spending a fair amount of time, so the interior mood actually matters quite a bit.

I personally prefer places where I can sit comfortably rather than somewhere too chaotic, and this time the overall feeling was calm.

There were plenty of waiting seats by the window.

Color consultation with designer Yeongseo before bleaching

With bleaching ahead of me, I started with a consultation. I talked through the direction I wanted with designer Yeongseo, who was in charge of my service this time. With bleaching, it's not just about saying what color you want — it turns out it's important to check your current hair condition, existing color, and desired brightness together.

I showed her photos of the look I wanted while we talked things through. Explaining in words alone can lead to slightly different mental images on each side, but showing photos made it much easier. I also asked about a few things I was personally curious about, and she answered kindly.

We talked through things like "how bright can I go" and "what kind of result would come from my current hair condition" to settle on a direction. Since Yeongseo checked my current state while explaining, I think it'd be good for anyone considering bleaching for the first time to bring up whatever questions they have during the consultation.

How the bleaching went at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam

After the consultation, we got into the actual bleaching process. Bleaching can feel like it takes longer than a regular hair color service, so I think it's good to visit with some extra time to spare. I kept checking the mirror in between to watch the color change, which felt a bit surreal at first.

Before bleaching, she first applied a scalp protector.

She applied the bleach to everything except the scalp area first. She kept checking in on whether my scalp was irritated throughout, and I could really feel how much care she was putting in.

While waiting after the application, they offered drinks and snacks. You order by scanning a QR code on the mirror, which was really convenient!

After the full application, they kept checking my scalp and hair condition, then moved me to the shampoo room.

The shampoo room was neatly arranged with 4 seats lined up side by side.

The finished bleach color at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam

And finally, it was done. I checked in the mirror right away, and it was clearly a completely different mood from before — a proper refresh.

It's funny how changing just one thing — your hair — can shift your whole overall impression. Especially with the brighter hair color, I suddenly wanted to try different clothes and styling than usual. Once I actually did it, I wondered why I'd worried so much beforehand.

Personally, what I liked most was the overall change in mood.

The thing I worried about most when considering bleaching was the color, but since I talked through the direction I wanted thoroughly during the consultation, it was easy to feel good about checking the result.

Why designer Yeongseo is worth booking at this Hannam-dong hair salon

While looking for a Hannam-dong hair salon this time, I visited ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch, and if you're considering bleaching, I think it's worth starting with a consultation before deciding.

Especially with designer Yeongseo, it's easy to consult if you show photos of the hairstyle you want while talking through your current hair condition and desired color together. For anyone like me who suddenly wants to change their mood and is considering bleaching, I'd recommend preparing a few photos of the color you want beforehand.

And if you're looking for designer Yeongseo, who specializes in coloring at this Hannam-dong hair salon, it's also a good idea to check her Naver profile to see her style before booking. When you have a clear image in mind, like with bleaching or dyeing, checking the designer's work style beforehand really helps with the decision.

If you're thinking about a hairstyle change in Hannam-dong, I'd recommend checking the location, the shop's mood, the hair color you want, and the designer's work style together before visiting. This time I changed things up with bleaching after a long while, and it was a genuinely satisfying refresh — more than I expected. Even after getting home I kept touching my hair and checking the mirror again, so I guess a hairstyle change really does give you that mood boost. If you're looking for a place that does bleaching well among Hannam-dong hair salons, I'd suggest preparing photos of the style you want and starting with a consultation.