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Beauty Salons & Clinics In Korea | Creatrip Locals' Guide

Everything You Need To Know From Must-Buy Cosmetics To Beauty Clinics And Hair Salons!

Soobin Cho
2 years ago
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One of the ways travelers really get their fun in Korea is by shopping for cosmetics and getting beauty procedures and surgeries done at amazing facilities and affordable prices.

This guide takes you through all the options you have in Korea from shopping for cosmetics and DIY cosmetics to plastic surgeries, skincare procedures and dental clinics.

We hope this guide helps you weigh the pros and cons of each option and finalize your decisions on which ones to go ahead with. Don't forget to share your experience with us!



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Hair

Juno Hair

Locations: Nationwide

Price: ₩30,000 and up

Juno Hair is a hair giant in Korea! They have locations all over the country and people book reservations in advance. If you've always been keen on rocking Korean-inspired hairstyles, book your appointment at Juno Hair.


Soonsiki

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Neighbourhood: Hongdae

Price: ₩33,000 and up

Soonsiki is one of the most renowned local hair salon brands in Korea. You're guaranteed designers with artistic touches and expertise. They have two branches in Hongdae so be sure to pick one before booking your reservation!


1. BombHead Branch

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Address: 서울 마포구 와우산로21길 29 5F

Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00-21:00
Weekends: 10:00-19:00


2. Hongdae Branch

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Address: 서울 마포구 양화로 164 8F

Hours: 10:00-19:00


EL Hair & Makeup

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 신사동 653-20 5F

Hours: 10:00-19:00

Price: ₩35,000 and up

The hair designers at EL work with K-celebs and broadcasting channels like EXID, Go Joon Hee and SBS. You can even get a hair and makeup package here for a complete makeover!


AM:TON

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Neighbourhood: Hapjeong

Address: 서울 마포구 잔다리로3안길 40

Hours: 11:00-20:00

Price: ₩35,000 and up

The hair salon, situated inside a picturesque white house, is owned by influencer hair designer Cookie. Clients fly from all over Asia to get their hair styled by her. If you're around Hongdae, consider giving your hair a new look at AM:TON!


Cecica Hair

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Neighbourhood: Edae (Ewha Womans University)

Address: 서울 서대문구 이화여대3길 24

Hours: 11:00-19:00
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩25,000

In the youthful district of Edae, you'll find this cozy hair salon that is popular among foreign clients for their K-pop hairstyles. If you have a favourite K-pop celebrity or a specific K-pop hairdo in mind, Cecica Hair will make it happen!



Nails

Witch Nails

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Neighbourhood: Myeongdong

Address: 서울 중구 명동8길 38 2F

Hours: 11:00-22:00

Price: ₩60,000 and up

If you're in the Myeongdong area and feel like glamming up a bit, head over to Witch Nails! You get a wide range of design options at great prices. Plus, its convenient location makes it possible for you to squeeze it into your Myeongdong itinerary easily.



Beauty Consultations

L Creer

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Neighbourhood: Sinsa Garosugil

Address: 서울 강남구 신사동 535-11

Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10:00-21:00
Sun: 12:00-18:00

Price: ₩55,000 and up

In the trendy area of Sinsadong Garosugil sits a beauty lab that specializes in personalized makeups. At L Creer, clients can take a private makeup lesson and also get their K-beauty makeup done for the day.

L Creer also has longlasting makeup, which is like semi-permanent tattoos for your eyebrows, hairline, and eyeliner! Check it out in the link below!

L Creer Longlasting Makeup


Treatments

AHC Spa

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 도산대로237

Price: ₩90,000 and up

For a relaxing facial with different functions and a couple's spa, make your way to AHC Spa. They offer amazing rejuvenation options at great prices.


IVY Waxing

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Neighbourhood: Hongdae

Address: 서울 마포구 양화로18안길 20 3F

Hours:
Weekdays: 11:00-21:00
Sat: 11:00-19:00
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩10,000 and up

If you're looking to smooth out some of your hairy parts in Hongdae, IVY Waxing is the place!


Gangnam Cryome

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 도산대로 509 7F

Hours: 10:00-22:00
Lunch: 13:00-14:00
Last Booking: 21:30
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩128,000

Freeze yourself to weight loss! This interesting way of losing weight is popular among Korean celebs. Why don't you give it a try?



Clinics

Lienjang

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 서초구 강남대로 465 Building A 13F

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10:00-20:00
Sat: 10:00-18:00
Sun: Closed

Price: Varies by procedure

Lienjang offers an one-stop-for-all beauty experience ranging from plastic surgeries to fillers and eyebrow tattos! If you're looking for a clinic that's reliable and experienced, this is the place.


Ppeum Clinic

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Neighbourhood: Myeongdong

Address: 서울 중구 명동8가길 11 6-7F

Hours:
Weekdays: 10:30-21:00
Sat: 10:30-19:00
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩39,000 and up

For professional skin care, laser, filler and botox treatments at great prices in Myeongdong, you want to go to Ppeum Clinic.


Itaewon Global Dentist

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Neighbourhood: Itaewon

Address: 서울 용산구 이태원로 142-1 3F

Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00-19:00
Weekends, Holidays: Closed

Price: ₩350,000

Get your teeth checked up, cleaned and whitened at a nice dental clinic in Itaewon. The procedure includes an X-ray and a thorough checkup so you'll be able to get consulted on the general health of your teeth.


Cheongdam Bright Smile Dental Clinic

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 테헤란로 419 3F

Hours:
Mon, Thu: 10:00-21:00
Tue, Wed, Fri: 10:00-19:00
Sat: 10:00-14:00
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩50,000 and up

For fast, efficient teeth cleaning and whitening in Gangnam at a great price, you want to reserve your spot at Cheongdam Bright Smile! The doctor does a thorough checkup, x-ray and consultation of the overall health of your teeth before the procedures, too.


Tatoa Clinic

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Neighbourhood: Myeongdong, Gangnam

Address: 서울 중구 명동10길 58 2F

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12:00-20:00

Price: ₩30,000 and up

Get laser hair removal and semi-permanent eyebrow tattoos at Tatoa Clinic's fancy locations!


WOOA Clinic

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 신사동 585-10

Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10:00-19:00
Fri: 10:00-20:30
Sat: 10:00-17:00
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩570,000

Plastic surgeries is one of the biggest players in the tourism industry in Korea. If you're looking for great, reliable surgeons at reasonable prices in Gangnam, WOOA is an amazing option you want to consider!


Mayline

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 서초구 반포동 707-2

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10:00-20:00
Sat: 10:00-17:00
Sun: Closed

Price: ₩300,000

You can get flawlessly shaped eyebrow tattoos at Mayline from professionals on Sinsadong Garosugil!


H2 Beauty Lab

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 논현동 235-9 JCS Tower 7F

Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11:00-19:00
Last Reservation: 18:00
Sun, Holidays: Closed

Price: ₩100,000

If you are tense in certain parts of your body and would like to ease disorders of nerves and muscles, consider getting a chiropractic treatment done in Seoul! The price is good and the relaxing skincare session that comes with the package is a bonus!


Muse Clinic

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Neighbourhood: Gangnam

Address: 서울 강남구 강남대로452 2F-5F

Hours:
Weekdays: 10:30-21:00
Sat: 10:30-17:00
Sun, Holidays: Closed

Price: ₩26,000 and up

For flawless skin, consider Muse Clinic as they are professional at lasers, cryocell, white pearl injection and many more treatments.



DIY Cosmetics

VIC's Lab

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Neighbourhood: Hongdae

Address: 서울 마포구 동교로 248-1 4F

Class Times: 13:00, 14:30, 15:00, 17:30

Price: ₩44,000

DIY lipsticks that complement your features completely! You'll feel like a chemist mixing and matching all the chemicals and colours. Don't worry if you're not the best at seeing colours as professional instructors will help you through the process.


Innisfree Cafe

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Neighbourhood: Myeongdong

Address: 서울 중구 명동1가 64-2

Hours: 09:00-23:00

You can DIY a lotion and a bath bomb here to completely work with your skin type! If you've been looking into new ways of skincare, why not consider a customized product?


GN Perfume Studio

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Neighbourhood: Myeongdong

Address: 서울 중구 명동2길 53 2F

Class Times:
Tue-Sun: 11:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00
Mon: Closed

Price: ₩50,000

You'll pick scents that you like and mix them to make DIY your own perfume! It's a fun way to create a unique souvenir.


Espoir Makeup Pub

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Neighbourhood: Hongdae

Address: 서울 마포구 홍익로6길 10

This pub dispenses liquid foundations instead of beer! They measure your tone and dispense liquid foundations that perfectly match your tone.



COSMETICS


Shopping for cosmetics can be fun and overwhelming at the same time! You get loads of options when it comes to brands, products and prices. Check out our lists of must-buys and shopping guide maps below for more information.

Must-Buys

3CE

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AHC

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Holika Holika

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InnisfreeBeauty Salons & Clinics In Korea | Creatrip Locals' Guide Everything You Need To Know From Must-Buy Cosmetics To Beauty Clinics And Hair Salons!


Tony Moly

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Too Cool For School

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Top 5 Lip Balms

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Top 6 Sheet Masks

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By Districts

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