Do hair salons in Korea take walk-ins?
Most Korean hair salons work mainly by reservation, so turning up without a booking is a gamble, especially for color or perms. WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM takes bookings through Naver Booking, where each stylist has an individual page.
WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM · Updated October 2026
The short answer
Some Korean salons will fit in a guest who arrives without a booking, but you cannot count on it. Most salons are organized around appointments, and many stylists work one guest at a time. If a stylist is mid-way through a perm or a color, there may simply be nobody free to start a new guest.
The practical rule for a visitor is simple. Book first, then travel. This is even more important for services that take hours, such as perms, bleaching, or a color change. A quick trim is the only service where a last-minute visit has a reasonable chance of working, and even then it depends on the day.
WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM takes bookings through Naver Place and Naver Booking. This page does not state a walk-in policy for the salon. To be sure of a time, book through the channels on the how to book page.
Why Korean salons rely on reservations
The booking habit comes from how the work is done. A Korean salon visit is often a longer, more personal service than a quick cut elsewhere. A single stylist usually handles the consultation, the cutting or chemical work, and the styling for one guest.
- Long services: a perm can take several hours once the waiting time is included. A bleach and color session can take longer still.
- One stylist per guest: there is often no pool of assistants to hand your hair to if the stylist is busy.
- Booked days: weekends, holidays and evenings after work fill first.
- Preparation: the stylist may need to reserve time, mix color or prepare a plan for your hair type.
Booking also protects you. A stylist who knows you are coming can allow enough time and tell you if your plan needs two visits.
How booking usually works in Korea
Many Korean businesses use Naver, the main local search and map platform, for listings and bookings. A salon's Naver Place page shows its address, hours and booking button. Naver Booking then lets you choose a service and a time slot.
At WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM each stylist has an individual booking page, which means you choose the stylist and then pick from that person's open times. The stylists are Sil, Suna and Hyungwook, and the stylists page lists them.
If you have never used Naver, allow a little time to find the listing the first time. Search for the salon name or its address, and open the booking link from the Naver Place page. Booking details can change, so read the choices on screen carefully.
What to do if you need a time at short notice
Sometimes plans change and you want a haircut tomorrow. These steps make the most of a short window:
- Check the booking page for the nearest open time, not only for the next weekend.
- Look at more than one stylist's page, because open times differ from stylist to stylist.
- Choose a shorter service first. A cut is easier to fit in than a color or a perm.
- Check the salon's opening days before you travel. WENEED Cheongdam is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–19:30, and closed on Sunday and Monday.
If you can, book a few days in advance. For a perm, bleach or a large change of color, book as early as your travel plans allow, and see the hair services menu for the services on offer.
Plan your arrival
Once you have a time, plan to arrive a little early. The salon is on the 4th floor at 34 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The nearest station is Apgujeong Rodeo Station on the Suin-Bundang Line. From Exit 3 the salon is 586 m away, a walk of about 8 to 10 minutes.
Arriving late can shorten your service or force a change of plan, because the next guest may already be booked. If you are running behind, check your booking page for any contact option it shows. The location and directions page has the full route.
Prepare before you go
Booking is also your chance to prepare. Save two or three photos of the result you want, and write down your hair history: past color, bleach, perms or straightening, with approximate dates. Both help the stylist judge what is possible in one visit.
Check the price list before you book so you know the menu prices. The stylist confirms the final price, which depends on stylist level, hair length and condition.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just show up at a Korean hair salon without booking?
Sometimes, but it is unreliable. Many salons work by appointment, and stylists often serve one guest at a time. Booking ahead is the safer plan.
How do I book at WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM?
Through the salon's Naver Place and Naver Booking pages. Each stylist has an individual booking page, so you can pick the stylist and a time.
Is a short service easier to fit in than a perm?
Generally yes. Cuts take less time than perms or bleaching, so they are easier to fit around other bookings.
Which days is the salon open?
Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 19:30. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Should I book before I arrive in Seoul?
Yes, if you want a particular stylist or a long service. Book once your travel dates are fixed.
Visit WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM
4F, 34 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 3, 586 m. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–19:30, closed Sunday and Monday.