Korean Job Discussion Forums

Mithrae · Joined: 22 Jul 2009

I'm a dude. I have curly / wavy hair. I can't get a decent haircut in Seoul. I tell the dude to just do a trim, one centimeter at most. I always leave with something akin to the Bruce-uh Willus-uh haircut. Is there a place in Seoul (Itaewon would be even better) where a Western dude can get a decent haircut?

Does anyone know about that African hair salon on the lower hill in Itaewon. I can't remember the name, Ebony or something. I wonder if they can do unconventional (for Korea) haircuts.

Gotta find a place soon.

Thanks.

nomad-ish · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject:

you could always try the green turtle in itaewon (i believe it's above the coffee bean and cold stone). it's pricy, but the hair dressers do speak english very well.

conbon78 · Joined: 05 Jun 2008

I would definitely recommend the Green Turtle. Michelle is great with foreigner hair. I don't think its pricey - 10,000won for men 25,000 for women. I paid like 3x's that in the states. Anyway, you need to call and make an appt though...everyone speaks English. 02-790-6266

nomad-ish · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject:

^ ah, you're probably right. the only time i went there i got a magic straight and they charged me about 120,000 won. i was told at korean hair salons it was only 60-80,000 won (depending on length).

eIn07912 · Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Location: seoul

Find a Juno Hair location near you.

I'm incredibly vain and picky about my hair. They're the only place I trust anymore.

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

I've been through some tough times with haircuts here. It's so hit and miss.
I've had some cuts that look great and I've also had some real shockers.
These days, I have reverted to the only barber I trust: Myself. I just shave it to about 9mm every 2 weeks, and I now I'm fully satisfied.