Magic straight perm for root frizz, Geomdan salon: Lee Kyung Min Foret

Hi, this is Cocomint 😊 Lately the frizz coming up at my roots kept making my hair look messy, and it was really starting to bother me. I held out as long as I could, but finally decided it was time to get reborn with a magic perm.

Where is Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch, and when is it open?

While looking for a decent salon around Geomdan, I found Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch. It's on the 3rd floor of Ieum 1-ro 377, Incheon, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:30, closed Mondays.

It's within walking distance from Ara Station, so it's convenient by public transit, and there's basement parking in the building too, so driving there was fine as well. If the lot is full, you can register your car at Yuseong Tower parking nearby.

First impression: a white-toned salon with no waiting

If you book ahead through Naver, you get seated right away with no waiting at Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch. As soon as I walked in, designer Gawon greeted me warmly, which got things off to a good start. The whole space is done in white tones, giving it a bright, tidy feel. They also offer drinks while you wait — coffee, juice, tea — so there was plenty to choose from.

The consultation: designer Gawon doesn't push extra services

Designer Gawon first checked my hair condition carefully. There was a lot of frizz coming up at the roots along with some existing damage, but once I told her what style I wanted, she went with the premium magic straight perm without pushing any other treatment on me — I was impressed that she worked within what suited my actual hair state.

The perm process: protein treatment and heat protectant first

For the premium magic straight perm, she applied a protein treatment before the chemical solution to protect my hair, then carefully applied the solution mainly to the frizzy root sections. She seemed fast-handed, because even with all that careful application it didn't take as long as I expected. She kept checking my hair's condition throughout the heat processing, and before neutralizing, she generously applied heat protectant, which put me at ease.

Then came the pressing (straightening) step, and I could feel even the stubbornly curly sections being smoothed straight — she clearly had good control of pressure. She paid close attention even to spots that are easy to miss, like the bangs and baby hairs, which gave me a lot of confidence.

The shampoo: a few minutes to close your eyes and rest

Leaning back in the reclining chair while getting shampooed, with a scalp massage included, was the most relaxing part of the whole visit. My eyes drifted shut before I even realized it.

The result: straight tassel hair that sits right without styling

Even after just towel-and-blow-drying, my hair naturally fell into the straight tassel shape I wanted. Compared to before, the texture was much softer and the shine had come back noticeably — you could tell right away I'd just been to the salon. I was happy every time I caught my reflection.

Is the premium magic straight perm at Lee Kyung Min Foret worth it?

Minimizing damage while still straightening naturally is probably the most important part of a magic perm, and this visit really showed me designer Gawon's skill in that area. If you're in the Geomdan area struggling with frizzy or curly hair and looking for a salon you can trust, I'd recommend getting a consultation with designer Gawon at Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch. Booking through Naver Reservation is convenient, and it looks like there are seasonal price benefits too, so keep that in mind!