Hannam hair salon 4.5-hour magic, heat perm and clinic: ONLY FOR YOU

Every summer monsoon season my semi-curly hair puffs up like a lion's mane, and I end up stressing over the flat iron every morning. Sound familiar? I finally decided enough was enough, so I booked ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch, a hair salon near Hannam Ogeori that's famous for great cuts, magic straightening and perms, and went!

To protect my hair, I also added a ₩120,000 GM repair clinic out of my own pocket. Here's my honest, detailed review, step by step!

ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch at a glance

• Pros: a detailed cut that considers face shape and hair type, plus magic and setting perm skills that tame frizz completely
• Price: perm, cut and length extension were provided as support, plus the GM repair clinic at ₩120,000 (paid by me)
• Wait time: I booked for the 11 am opening on a Thursday, arrived on time and started almost right away
• Recommended for: semi-curly hair nomads who want a light texture and calm volume in summer, and anyone looking for a Hannam-dong salon that does cuts, magic, heat perms and clinics well

Which treatments did I get at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch?

After a consultation, I decided to get a design cut, a digital, setting and iron heat perm, and a Milbon repair clinic together. I had originally planned an SC setting perm, but the base of any perm is the cut, right? My designer specializes in hair clinics and especially cuts and magic, and I was told she's great at texturing so that hair doesn't look thin even when thinned out a lot! She also has plenty of reviews on her Naver profile, so I chose her!

After a thorough consultation, we settled on a design cut to tidy the line to suit my face shape, a digital, setting and iron heat perm for volume, and a Milbon repair clinic to prevent damage~!

Is the salon busy at opening time on a weekday morning?

Even at the 11 am Thursday opening, ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch already had quite a few customers. I thought a weekday daytime would be quiet, but it was bustling, as you'd expect from a place with a reputation near Hannam Ogeori. Luckily I had a reservation, so I could put on a gown and sit down right away with no wait.

From shampoo to cut, clinic, magic and heat perm: the 4.5-hour process

The treatment at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch ran in this order after the consultation: shampoo, design cut, Milbon repair clinic, magic, then digital, setting and iron heat perm. Since it was summer, I wavered over whether to thin my hair lightly, but I worried too much thinning would make the volume collapse and look sad ㅠㅠ

But my designer took one look at my head shape and showed me a cut that thins only the inner layer lightly so it isn't hot, while keeping volume on the outer layer! Her careful hands caught even small length differences and the angle of the volume, so the result reflected my needs 100%~!!

Longer than expected, plus the snacks

Honestly, the one thing that surprised me was how long it took. I started at 11, and when I checked the clock at the end, it was 3:30 pm. It took about four and a half hours.

But it was more bearable than you'd think, because I went on an empty stomach, right? The staff kept bringing me warm toasted bread, sweet honey hotteok (filled sweet pancakes), iced tea and coffee, so I ate comfortably, scrolled my phone, and the time flew by haha

How much do magic, heat perm and clinic cost at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam?

My total at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch that day was about ₩340,000. In detail: women's design cut ₩29,750, digital, setting and iron heat perm ₩160,000, Milbon repair clinic ₩120,000, and because of my hair length, a ₩30,000 extra charge for below-shoulder length!

For reference, the men's design cut is the same ₩29,750, volume magic is ₩168,000 and root dye is ₩55,000. Prices overall are openly listed, which I liked.

When a perm and magic are done together, hair protein is bound to take a hit, isn't it? To protect my hair and help the curl last, I added the ₩120,000 GM repair clinic myself and paid for it out of my own pocket!

Which perm solutions and products does the salon use?

My designer explained that ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch mixes its products on the spot, choosing ones it takes more care over than other salons. I've heard that just as you pick cosmetics for your skin, chemical products for your hair should be low-irritation and high-quality.

I did combine it with a clinic, but they also use premium perm solutions that cause little damage, so I could put aside my worry about damage throughout the treatment~! Maybe thanks to the premium solutions and the clinic, a few days later, even in humid monsoon weather with rain pouring down, my hair isn't frizzy and swings smoothly, so I really feel the money was well spent!!

What set this salon apart: detailed explanations

Detailed explanations of every step of the treatment, and a private healing spa space.

The biggest difference from other salons was the 'detail of the explanations'!

They don't just apply product and send you off. They'd say, "What I'm applying now protects this part of your hair," and "When you blow-dry at home, tilt your head like this," sharing home-care tips along the way, which was really useful!

The private shampoo room also has very comfortable chairs and cozy lighting, so it was a nice place to relax mid-treatment. haha Next time I get my roots straightened, I think I'll go to the same designer again~!

Frequently asked questions

Is there no wait on a weekday morning?

Even on weekdays, ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch is often fully booked. I went right at opening and it was still fairly busy, so I recommend booking in advance.

How long do a perm and magic straightening take together?

Including the design cut and GM repair clinic, mine took about 4 hours 30 minutes. They are so detail-oriented that it takes a while, so leave plenty of room before any plans afterwards.

What Korean perm price should I expect?

A women's or men's design cut is ₩29,750 as standard, and perms or magic run ₩100,000–₩160,000 range. The total varies with the length extension charge (₩30,000 below shoulder, ₩50,000 below chest) and whether you add a clinic (₩90,000–₩350,000), so check the price list on Naver Place!

The final result: how did the hair turn out?

Here's the finished after! The volume looks natural, not artificial, yet still elegant, exactly the style I wanted!

Even though I had a heat perm, thanks to the clinic and good products my hair actually felt smoother and firmer than before the treatment haha If you're looking for a careful salon around Hannam-dong, Gangnam or Yongsan, stop by ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch! If you like a practical salon that styles hair reliably to suit your hair and daily routine, I think it'll suit you!

Who is ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch best for?

• Recommended for: people whose semi-curly hair puffs up every monsoon season and who need magic, and those who want a light layered cut but fear thinning
• Less suited for: people who find sitting in a salon for long tiring and prefer treatments finished within 1–2 hours, or who don't want to hear explanations while getting their hair done

I'm very happy with the SC layered perm I got at ONLY FOR YOU Hannam Main Branch with the treatment support plus my own paid clinic (₩120,000). The designer's delicate cut and the clearly set prices (design cut ₩29,750, heat perm ₩160,000 and so on) earned my trust. It takes a long four and a half hours, but the unlimited snacks and friendly explanations kept it from getting boring. I plan to keep this style for now!

Good to know before you visit

• Opening hours: open late until 10 pm, so it's easy to visit after work
• Time: a heat perm plus magic takes at least 4 hours, so clear your schedule and eat something first
• Parking: valet parking is available in front of the building, and the spacious lot holds up to 250 cars with 3 hours of free parking, I'm told. Easy to reach from anywhere in Gangnam or north of the river
• Length extension: an extra charge may apply, ₩30,000 for below shoulder and ₩50,000 for below chest
• Price tip: to reduce hair damage, budget extra for something like the GM repair clinic (₩120,000)