Munjeong-dong lash salon in Seoul: C curl for droopy eyes at Lash Doll

Last week I went looking for LED eyelash extensions and came across a place called Lash Doll. Lash Doll has locations in both Gangnam and Munjeong Station, and I ended up going to the Munjeong Station branch. This place is run by a director with over 10 years of experience.

How to find Lash Doll from Munjeong Station Exit 4

Lash Doll is located at Building C, B1 CG117, 128 Beopwon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, right next to the SK Pharmacy entrance. It's about a 22m walk from Exit 4 of Munjeong Station, connected directly to the underground passage of the SKV1 building.

The exterior is connected to the SKV1 building. If you come by subway, it's directly linked to Exit 4 of Munjeong Station.

If you turn to the side right in front of the SK Pharmacy entrance on B1, you'll find it right away.

You can walk in through the sign that says Lash Doll Eyelashes and Nails.

Inside Lash Doll: first impressions of the salon

Inside, Lash Doll mixes wood tones with green and red. There are green plants scattered throughout, giving it a lively feel.

Lash Doll hours, parking and basic info

• Location: Building C, B1 CG117, 128 Beopwon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, next to the SK Pharmacy entrance
• Access: about 22m walk from Munjeong Station Exit 4, connected via underground passage in the SKV1 building
• Hours: Tue–Fri 11:00–20:30 / Sat 10:30–18:30 / Mon 11:00–20:30 / closed every Sunday
• Parking: B2–B5 available, up to 2.5 hours
• Main menu: LED lash extensions, human-hair extensions, double volume extensions, lash perm & brows, no-glue lash lift, face waxing
• Notes: run by a director with 10+ years of experience, root-protective extension technique, lashes attached 0.3mm from the root, KC-certified glue, LED-specific blackout patches, custom design recommendations based on the client's image and purpose, complimentary modeling mask service with full-face waxing

The director greeted me wearing a gown. She looked just as elegant and warm as in the photo I'd seen when booking.

Inside there were mirrors and a couple of treatment beds. It's a clean, cozy sort of salon.

There's also a vanity with a sink, makeup tools, and a hair dryer, so you can tidy up after your treatment.

On one side, photos and awards from the director's competition wins were on display.

The consultation before the lash extensions

Lash Doll menu and prices

Lash Doll's LED extensions range from 110,000 won for special fiber lashes up to 165,000 won for double volume. Regular extensions apparently cost the same.

• 1. EXTENSION — regular extensions same price: LED special fiber 110,000 won / LED human hair (recommended) 121,000 won / LED dark brown 121,000 won / LED point design 154,000 won / LED perm & extension 154,000 won (70% human hair) / LED double volume 165,000 won / LED under-lash 55,000 won
• 2. EXTRA: extra volume 11,000 won / extra curl 11,000 won / other-shop removal 11,000 won
• 3. RETOUCH: 2-week retouch 40% off regular price / 3-week retouch 30% off regular price
• 4. PERM: clinic perm 66,000 won (includes keratin care) / black perm 66,000 won (includes black coloring) / intensive clinic perm 77,000 won (keratin & intensive care) / black clinic perm 77,000 won (keratin & black coloring) / intensive black clinic perm 88,000 won (keratin, black & intensive care) / under-lash perm 44,000 won / straight-lash recovery perm 44,000 won (includes nutrition) / straight-lash recovery perm with extension 22,000 won / brow lift perm 44,000 won

Why I chose LED human-hair lash extensions at 121,000 won

I went with the LED human-hair lash extensions at Lash Doll for 121,000 won.

The director first asked about my past lash extension experience. She asked what curl I'd gotten before, and we spent time checking my lashes together. She was thorough and detailed about it.

When I showed her a photo from a previous extension, she said it looked like a C curl.

C curl for droopy eyes: how it differs from a JC curl

Since my eyes droop slightly, she said a JC curl wouldn't show at all and would actually make my eyes look more droopy. So I went with a C curl instead. I told her I wanted my eyes to look more defined, since they're not naturally very sharp-looking. This was the first time I really understood the difference between a C curl and a JC curl for lash extensions.

What the LED lash extension process is like

Finally, I lay down on the treatment bed and the LED lash extension began.

She was very meticulous, and we talked a lot throughout. When I mentioned that my lashes lasted a long time last time, she said that might be because a lot of glue was used.

The downside is that while more glue makes extensions last longer, when the lashes fall out, your natural lashes can fall out along with them. So today she used less glue for the extensions. It felt reassuring, knowing it was down to her technique.

Detailed design work, lash by lash

She did a thickness mix in areas where the lashes looked sparse, adding slightly thicker bundles of 7 to 8 strands. She didn't do any pre-treatment today — that's normally done if the eye area is oily — since she said her technique meant it wasn't necessary.

Last time when I had pre-treatment, my eyes stung a bit, so it was nice to skip straight to the extensions today. Apparently LED lash extensions last about 1.5 times longer than glue-based ones. She attached each eye carefully, one at a time. Because it was LED, there was a slightly warm sensation.

The result: how the LED lash extensions looked

Once it was all done, my eyes didn't hurt and opened up comfortably and easily. I was really happy with how satisfying the result turned out.

I think the C curl was the right choice — my eyes look much more defined.

Eye makeup and cleansing after lash extensions

I asked if I could wear eye makeup after the extensions. She said yes, but advised using foam cleanser or cleansing wipes instead of cleansing oil, since oil can cause the lashes to fall off.

I was so grateful that the director shared lash care tips and even a trick for removing eye makeup after extensions. She also told me to apply lash nutrient serum. Lash Doll also sells a lash fixer, so that's worth checking out.

If you're looking for a great place for lash extensions, or need a lash perm in Munjeong-dong, I'd recommend Lash Doll.

It was truly so kind, professional, and comfortable — I definitely want to come back :)