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Paladin Brewer · Joined: 25 Dec 2009

Any place I can get my haircut in Seoul where they will understand English. I'm a guy, if that particularly matters...I don't want to end up bald Laughing

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

They probably won't speak English there, but you might try Blue Club. They have pictures on the wall of several different styles, just point to the picture you like, or bring a picture of someone with the hairstyle you want.

It only costs W6000, they'll vacuum your head afterwards, and every tenth cut is free!

lice83 · Joined: 15 Nov 2009

It is a bit more expensive than the 10,000Won haircuts you can get around the place, but Hair and Joy in Hongdae where Johnny and Lucy work is great. They speak English really well and have both worked overseas for some time so know how to cut western hair.

Skippy · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Daejeon

Nice barber near What the Book in Itaewon under 10000 and he speaks English well enough.

Missihippi · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Location: Gwangmyeong

Don't cheap out on a haircut man! It's your social life at risk, yo!

...And besides... The more expensive places hook you up with a shampoo and head massage before and after the cut by a cute Korean girl.

by "expensive" i mean over 12,000 W

Paladin Brewer · Joined: 25 Dec 2009

Daniel_D · Joined: 29 Dec 2008

I always just tell them to make it nice. Hasn't ended up badly yet. Don't really need an English speaking place. Just have a friend write up something about making you look pretty. Most places will find that funny (especially if you are a guy) and give you great service.

yellowdove · Joined: 19 Aug 2009

the place above quiznos in itaewon, the guy who cuts hair speaks great English. its kind of expensive, 20,000won, but my husband's hair turned out great. best hair cut he's had in korea. i saw lots of foreigners in there.

J Rock · Joined: 17 Jan 2009 Location: The center of the Earth, Suji

dumpring · Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ

Take your notebook/netbook with you with a picture of the hairstyle you want. No stress!

Dragoon · Joined: 18 Apr 2010

Screw that haircut nonsense...you already got a job now. I haven't had a haircut in 3 years or so....and I'm straight pimpin' bro....

C00LAS1CE · Joined: 14 Feb 2010

jomiro · Joined: 10 Jan 2010

johnny & lucy
Hair and Joy

you take the subway to hongdae ip-gu on the green line.
take exit 4, turn right (no u-turn!) after exiting and walk up the street.
take the first street on the left hand side. its a five way intersection (rather small tho). you make a sharp left. you will see the sign from there already.
after you pass the restaurant to your right (i think its a seafood place, but not sure about it), its the second building on the right.
3rd floor.
you dont necessarily need an appointment, but its always smarter to make one. or else you might end up having to wait...

the other place i dont know.

Murakano · Joined: 10 Sep 2009

If you don't find one then I have found this useful....bring a picture along too...

http://wiki.galbijim.com/Korean_phrases_when_getting_a_haircut

kiwigirl :O) · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Location: Bundang

Juno is a franchise hairdressing salon..
They are all over Seoul and the rest of the country..

In most branches they have at least 1-2 staff that have trained internationally and speak english well...so you can clearly communicate what style etc.....

It is more expensive than blue club...but just as many customers are male and you get freebies...like a drink or if you have stuff done that takes a long time to do you will get a tray full of finger food...