Gangnam hair salon Re-Born perm for flat roots: Park Jun Beauty Lab

I’m getting married soon, so I’ve been growing my hair out, but after leaving it alone, I had absolutely no volume at the roots. Do you remember Oseong and Haneum? Haha. My recent hairstyle was exactly like theirs, so I looked a little sad whether I tied it up or wore it down, haha.

So, although I had a perm three months ago, I decided it was time for another one and went to the salon. I was so happy with my perm three months ago that I revisited the same place! Let me tell you about getting a Re-Born perm from junior stylist Hyeonjun at Park Jun Beauty Lab Gangnam Branch (박준뷰티랩 강남점)!

Park Jun Beauty Lab Gangnam Branch: location and practical information

Park Jun Beauty Lab Gangnam Branch is a five-minute walk from Exit 5 of Sinnonhyeon Station on Line 9 and the Shinbundang Line, so it is very easy to reach by public transit. If you drive, Jeil Parking Lot is one minute from the salon, and parking is supported for the length of your appointment.

The second-floor storefront and hip interior

Park Jun Beauty Lab Gangnam Branch was on the second floor. The interior was clean and hip, with lots of photo spots, which I loved. As soon as I walked in, the staff welcomed me with bright smiles and instantly lifted my mood, haha. It did not feel like a performative greeting—it was a genuinely comforting welcome, so it was not overwhelming at all and I really liked that.

How does the Re-Born repair perm work?

Before the service, they gave me a cup of welcome tea and thoroughly explained the style I wanted. The Re-Born perm I had again this time is a repair perm designed to care for the bonds inside the hair, helping improve the strength and elasticity of damaged hair.

They explained that it is based on bonding technology, minimizing damage from chemical services such as perms, coloring, and bleaching while also caring for shine and softness.

• Diagnostic shampoo tailored to the hair
• UP-TEX + protein ampoule
• pH balancer + heat protectant
• Special care mask
• Deep repairing cream

It is a total of five steps. Because the care is tailored step by step to your hair’s condition, it seemed like a great treatment for anyone who wants a perm while caring for damaged hair! Even when, like me, it has not been long since your last perm but you want another one, you can do it without worrying, “Will my hair get damaged?” I loved that. They also explained the price in detail beforehand. I received my service from junior stylist Hyeonjun.

My flat roots and hair condition before the appointment

This was my hair before the appointment. Since I had a perm three months earlier, some curls remained, but my roots had grown out over those three months, and as my hair got longer and drooped downward, the root area had gone quite flat. When I shared these concerns, Hyeonjun understood them perfectly and reflected them in the service.

The repair-perm process took about three hours

The service followed five steps: diagnostic shampoo tailored to my hair, UP-TEX and a protein ampoule, a pH balancer and heat protectant, a special care mask, and deep repairing cream. It took about three hours! Junior stylist Hyeonjun was kind and attentive throughout, always checking that I was comfortable, so I could relax completely during the appointment, haha.

Drinks and snacks during the long appointment

Just as I was starting to get bored during the long appointment, they also brought out a drink and snacks. There was a wide selection of coffee and tea, and I ordered an iced Americano—it was exactly my kind of coffee, so I was pleased. Every snack was delicious, and I was touched that they even wrote a message on the coffee.

Natural Re-Born perm curls I loved from day one

Eek, here is the finished hair at last! The curls were nicely lifted and natural—exactly the style I wanted! Usually, I feel a little awkward on the day I get my hair done because it looks different from normal, and I am the type who only starts loving it after washing it and letting a few days pass. But after getting my hair done twice at Park Jun Beauty Lab, I have found that I absolutely love it from the very first day, haha.

I happened to have evening plans, and I felt so good arriving with my hair looking pretty. I had it done by junior stylist Hyeonjun, who made me so comfortable and cared for every detail throughout; I loved the result so, so much that I really want to recommend him! Their Naver booking-review score is 4.99, and I could understand why.

Do not miss the complimentary Life Four Cuts photos after your service!

After the appointment, I found out I could take complimentary Life Four Cuts (인생네컷, a Korean photo-booth strip) photos too, haha. Isn’t that such a thoughtful touch? The photos came out well, and taking them after getting my hair done was such a proper mood refresh. Do not forget to take your Life Four Cuts photos after your hair appointment—I definitely recommend it!

Overall: a perm with damaged-hair care included

Overall, what I liked about this Re-Born perm was that, rather than focusing only on creating curls, it allowed me to get a perm while caring for damaged hair too. From bond care that strengthens the bonds inside the hair to steps that replenish protein and nutrients, it seemed like a great fit for anyone concerned about hair damage from frequent perms or coloring.

In particular, because they carefully tailored each step to the condition of my hair, I would recommend this treatment to anyone who does not want to compromise on hair health while getting a perm! If damaged hair has made you hesitate about getting a perm, it might be worth looking into a Re-Born repair perm, haha.