Men's pomade perm with side down perm at 26do Hair, Suseong Daegu

Ahead of Chuseok, I wanted us both to look good starting from the hair. My partner had one thing that always bugged him a little — crown volume! His hair flattens pretty quickly, so in photos his crown always looks a bit thin.

This time we decided not to just do a plain cut but actually get a proper consultation and a perm. I looked around for hair salons in Suseong-gu and ended up at 26do Hair Suseong Branch.

Inside 26do Hair Suseong Branch: what the salon is like

26do Hair Suseong Branch is a bright, calm space in white tones with sage green accents. From the moment we walked in, the directors greeted us so warmly that it put me in a good mood right away.

There was no awkward waiting-around feeling — we could chat comfortably even before the service started, so the first impression was already great.

The salon was tidy and had a relaxed feel. They even had several kinds of tea ~ haha

Little thoughtful touches like this really won me over.

With the white tones and sage green accents, the whole place felt bright yet calm,

There were style references to browse too, so my partner flipped through them before the service started. This time, Director Nayeon handled the styling.

Why pair a pomade perm with a side down perm?

Director Nayeon at 26do Hair Suseong Branch recommended a pomade perm to bring life to the crown, and since the sides had some flyaway strands, we decided to do a down perm there too. She first checked my partner's hair condition and head shape, and asked in detail about any issues he usually has with his hair.

Getting a thorough consultation before starting made me trust the process even more.

Where 26do Hair Suseong Branch is, and where to park

26do Hair Suseong Branch

• 📌 Address: 203, 2F, Sangga 7-dong, 65 Suseongro69-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu, South Korea
• ⏰️ Hours: 10:00–20:00
• 🚗 Parking: Apartment complex parking lot next to Suseong-gu 1-dong Community Center (it looks like the entrance to an apartment complex)

The process: cut, rods and heat treatment

The cut came first, then the perm.

Rolling the perm rods was more meticulous than I expected. She varied the rod sizes so the crown would come out with volume while the sides stayed naturally tidy.

After that came the heat treatment, and while we waited a while, they brought us a warm drink and cookies, so we relaxed comfortably while waiting.

What I loved most was how kind they were the entire time. My partner could ask questions comfortably throughout, and they kept checking in to see if anything felt uncomfortable, so the whole experience from start to finish was pleasant.

The finished pomade perm: how much crown volume?

After a shampoo in between and a final blow-dry, it was finally done! The first thing my partner checked in the mirror was, of course, his crown. 😆

The spot that usually flattened had lifted naturally, making his whole head look much fuller. It wasn't overdone either — just naturally lifted, which made it even better.

With the down perm on the sides too,

they sat neatly flat, balancing well with the volume up top. Checking the back view too, the lines were clean and tidy, and my partner seemed pretty satisfied.

Honestly, whether he likes it himself is what matters most. He checked the mirror several times and said he'd worry less about his crown in photos from now on. That made me quietly proud too. 😊

They also gave us a referral coupon and a sympathy coupon book, which will be nice to use next time. This visit left us happy with the result, but what stuck with me most was how kindly they consulted with us and how comfortable the whole service felt.

If you're looking for a hair salon in Suseong-gu and thinking about a men's perm — especially if you want to lift crown volume while keeping the sides neat — it might be worth getting a consultation. If you've been dealing with volume worries like my partner, it's worth talking through a style suited to your own hair and head shape.