Hippie perm for flat hair at Geomdan hair salon: Lee Kyung Min Foret

Hi everyone, it's Ddingdong Mom :)

Today I want to write about a rare day I spent just for myself, getting a pretty makeover. Since having my baby, I think I've been to a hair salon fewer than three times in the last three years. But my kid's a little older now, so I decided it was time to focus on myself — I took half a day off work and headed straight to the salon.

Where is Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch, and what are its hours and parking?

The place I visited is Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch, a Geomdan hair salon. The address is 304 & 305, 377 Ieum 1-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon, and it's open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:30, closed every Monday. You can park in the building's underground lot, and parking is free for the length of your treatment.

Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch sits right next to Pungmu-dong, so it's very easy to reach from Gimpo too, and it's on a corner of a big intersection near Ara Station in Geomdan New Town, so it was really easy to find.

One thing to watch out for when parking

The underground parking here is well set up, so it's very convenient if you drive. That said, since there are a lot of shops in the building, the lot can fill up or there can be a short wait at the entrance. I'd recommend leaving a bit earlier than your appointment time just in case.

Also, this salon runs on an appointment-only basis for detailed care, so if you book ahead by phone or through Naver Reservation, you can be seen without any waiting.

What is the salon like inside?

The moment I stepped inside, it had that clean, polished feel you'd expect from a Geomdan hair salon. The interior is also step-free, so it's easy and comfortable to move around no matter who you are. It turns out this salon is staffed by designers from Foret and is a top premium salon handling hair and makeup for many celebrities.

Maybe that's why there's a separate dedicated makeup room for both everyday hair and makeup, and plenty of seating so several guests can be seen at once without waiting. It's a stylish, trend-savvy space that's perfect for anyone wanting a different kind of look.

Why a hippie perm for flat, volume-less hair?

Before the treatment, my hair was pretty dry and the type that always falls flat, so the lack of volume was a constant stress for me. With all the throwing my hair up in a messy bun while parenting, it only looked flatter over time. So this time I decided on a hippie perm to get a fuller, more voluminous style.

During the consultation, the designer suggested a style that would suit my face shape and hair condition, and I felt reassured knowing they'd use premium products to minimize damage.

How the hippie perm rolls and neutralizing worked

First, the perm solution was applied evenly all over my hair, then the designers carefully wound roll after roll into my hair. Their touch was so meticulous it really lived up to the promise of top skill and attentive service.

Once all the rolls were in and my hair was hooked up to the setting machine, I started getting excited wondering how it would turn out.

While I waited, they thoughtfully brought out cool coffee and tasty snacks, so I got to enjoy some relaxing me-time like I was at a café.

Eventually it was time for neutralizing. Before applying the neutralizer, they carefully attached an eye shield to my forehead to keep the solution out of my eyes. Thanks to that, I got through it with zero stinging or discomfort, safely and cleanly. Little details like that really showed how much care they put in.

Scalp massage and curl cream styling at Lee Kyung Min Foret

After neutralizing, I moved to the shampoo area, which felt like a really plush sofa, for a scalp massage and wash. The designer's touch was so refreshing that all the fatigue built up from parenting and work just melted away.

Back in my seat, they applied curl cream and gently blow-dried my hair, and finally the hippie perm was complete! Looking in the mirror, I loved how thick, springy curls had come alive right from the roots. My hair, which always used to fall flat, now had gorgeous volume, and my face looked so much livelier — plus I didn't need to do any complicated styling, just a quick tousle-dry gave a trendy look.

The reaction to the hippie perm at a wedding the next day

Right the day after getting my hair done, I happened to have a close friend's wedding to attend. Friends I ran into there told me the moment they saw me that my hair looked so much prettier and suited me really well! I heard that my hair looked great from five different people~~ Getting compliments like that after so long made me so happy ♥

Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch, a Geomdan hair salon, gives every customer the style that suits them best using premium products and top-tier skill! If you need a complete style transformation and some healing time just for yourself, it's definitely worth a visit for a mood reset.