Layered cut in Cheongdam, Seoul

Layered cut prices

Layers are part of a haircut, so the haircut levels apply. The stylist confirms the final price.

Prices follow the salon’s Naver Place listing (October 2026). The price also depends on the stylist’s level, hair length and hair condition, and your stylist confirms the final price before work starts.

What layers actually do

Layers are sections of hair cut at different lengths. The shortest layers sit near the top or face, and the longest remain at the bottom. The effect depends on where the shortest layer starts. High layers add volume at the crown. Low layers keep length and lighten only the ends. Face-framing layers curve around the cheeks and jaw.

So “a layered cut” is not one thing. Show the stylist which version you mean, or say what you want to change: less weight, more bounce, easier styling or a softer outline.

Who layers suit

• Long, thick hair: layers take out bulk so the hair moves instead of hanging as one block.
• Medium hair that feels flat: shorter inner layers lift the roots and add shape.
• Hair with a perm or natural wave: layers help curls sit evenly rather than stacking in a triangle.

Very fine hair can lose body if the layers are cut too short, so the stylist may recommend fewer, longer layers. Be honest about how much time you spend on styling in the morning.

How a layered cut is made

The stylist usually starts by deciding the overall length, then lifts sections of hair straight up or out from the head and cuts them to a guide. Lifting higher creates more layers. Lifting lower creates fewer. Point cutting, where the scissor tips cut into the ends, softens the edge so the layers blend.

The face-framing pieces come last. They are cut while the hair hangs naturally, so the stylist can see where they fall around your face. You can ask to see each stage in the mirror before the cut is finished.

Reference photos for layers

Layered photos can mislead, because styling hides the true cut. A curling iron or a perm can fake layers that the haircut itself does not contain. Bring a photo of the cut where the hair is air-dried or lightly styled, plus a back view that shows the length of the shortest layer.

Also bring a photo of your current hair. If your ends are previously bleached or coloured, mention it so the stylist can judge how much length to protect.

How stylist level changes the price

The menu lists two haircut levels: Designer at ₩44,000 and Director at ₩120,000. Both prices come from the Naver Place listing. The final price depends on the stylist level you book, your hair length and its condition, and the stylist confirms it before work starts.

Layering is a technical cut, because each section affects the next. A Director-level cut is a sensible choice when you want a major layered change or your hair has an uneven history, such as grown-out color. Designer level can work well when you want to refresh existing layers. Ask the stylist when you book if you are unsure.

Maintenance and next steps

Layers grow out gracefully compared with a blunt cut, so many guests keep the shape for two to three months with only light trims. That is a general range. Blow-dry with a round brush at the roots, then curl the ends gently under or outward, depending on the style. Learn more about the broader service on the women’s haircut page.

See all prices and the booking steps. The salon is on the 4th floor, open Tuesday to Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.

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