Gangnam hair salon long layered cut for lighter hair: Biorn Hair

My hair has gotten quite long lately, and it was looking heavy and a little stifling overall, so I wanted a change.

I wasn't ready to cut it too short; I wanted to keep a reasonable amount of length and just change the mood. After diligently looking up hair salons in Apgujeong and Sinsa-dong, I visited Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo.

Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo: location and hours

• Address: 3F, Gyejeon Building, 8 Seolleung-ro 161-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 선릉로161길 8 계전빌딩 3층)
• Near Exit 6 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station
• Hours: 09:30–20:00
• Regularly closed every Tuesday
• Designers' days off can vary, so check the reservation schedule before visiting.

A clean, comfortable salon atmosphere

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the clean, polished atmosphere.

It had the stylish feel you'd expect from an Apgujeong hair salon, yet it wasn't overly flashy or intimidating—it felt comfortable, which I really liked.

The interior was neatly kept, and the space was laid out generously, so I could relax without feeling cramped while getting my hair done. There were little interior-design touches here and there too, which made looking around while I waited fun. :)

The staff guided me kindly from the moment I came in. During the consultation especially, they listened carefully to the kind of layered cut I wanted first, then explained things according to my current length and hair condition, which was great.

They also brought me snacks and a drink to have while my hair was being done. :)

Cuts and styling take longer than you think, and time flies by, so it was such a small but lovely touch that they even prepared something to eat.

They carefully checked whether I was uncomfortable at any point and kindly told me how to style it at home. When I look for a salon in Sinsa-dong or Apgujeong, service and atmosphere matter to me as much as skill, and this was a place where I could get my hair done and leave feeling comfortable overall.

A natural layered cut that kept my long length

The style I wanted was a natural layered cut!

I usually wear my hair tied up or simply down, so I wanted a naturally pretty style that wouldn't need much styling. At the appointment, we first checked my current length and hair condition, then started with a consultation about the look I wanted.

Apparently, a layered cut can feel very different depending on where the layers begin. I was worried that too many layers might make my hair look messy, but we decided to let the hair naturally frame my face while tidying the parts that made the whole look seem heavy. Once the cut began, they carefully refined it, checking the length and layers along the way.

Styling by simply directing it with a blow-dry

My hair used to have a strong tendency to just fall straight down, but adding layers definitely made the overall silhouette feel lighter. At the same time, it wasn't the kind of cut with so much thinning that the ends looked wispy, which I loved. The hair falling beside my face was connected naturally too, so even when I wore it down, it lightly framed my face in a pretty way.

After the cut, they blow-dried it as well, and that made the layered-cut effect even clearer. Just turning the ends slightly inward brought out the texture of each layer and added volume. They said I wouldn't need to labor over styling it with a curling iron every day—just direct it while blow-drying—so I think it suits someone like me who finds daily styling a chore.

Most of all, I was satisfied because the before-and-after mood felt quite different even though I didn't cut much length. Haha, when you keep long hair for a while, it can start to look limp and heavy at some point, but a layered cut alone made it feel so much fresher! The layers flowed naturally not only from the front but also from the side and back, making me want to wear my hair down.

While looking into hair salons in Apgujeong, I wanted to find somewhere that would naturally suit my face shape and usual style, and I think it turned out exactly the way I hoped.

For anyone considering a layered cut around Sinsa-dong or Apgujeong Rodeo—especially if you want to change up your look while keeping your long-hair length—I think it would be worth having a consultation at Biorn Hair Apgujeong Rodeo.

If heavy, straight-falling long hair has been on your mind, simply adding natural layers can change the mood quite a lot. :)