Want a Korean hair makeover? Here's how to achieve the Seoul salon look in Singapore
Four Singapore-based hairstylists break down Korean perms, colour, custom curls and layered cuts, plus how to recreate them here.
Korean hair transformations have become a popular trend, with Singaporeans flocking to Seoul for dramatic makeovers. However, this trend can be replicated closer to home with the guidance of experienced hairstylists. Hair transformations in Korea are characterized by precision cutting, airy layers, glossy colours and softly sculpted perms.
Ted Kim, managing director of Suchewa by Ted, which specializes in Korean perms, notes that the precision cutting and perm work of Korean salons "moves differently and lasts longer" compared to other salons. Clients often plan their trips to Seoul around salon appointments, just as they would plan a restaurant reservation.
In Singapore, the rise of beauty tourism and social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Xiaohongshu have made it easier for people to discover overseas stylists. Hairstylists like Jesly Teoh, founder of Picasso Hair Studio, and Eri Su, founder of Eirlume, have found that K-styling has gained popularity due to the precision cutting and perm work associated with Korean salons.
While flying to Seoul for a hair transformation is an option, it is not practical in the long run. Haircuts need to be refreshed regularly, colours fade, perms soften, and layers grow out. Instead, focus on understanding what makes Korean hair transformations work and find a stylist who can recreate those effects closer to home.
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