Colour Specialists · Hongdae, Seoul

Hair Color in Hongdae, Seoul — Balayage, Highlights and K-Fashion Colours

Quick answer SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae (홍대 순시키헤어) offers hair colouring in Hongdae with English consultation — from basic colour (170,000–230,000 KRW) and toning to balayage (330,000–440,000 KRW), ombré and multi-session bleaching for blonde and fashion shades.
  • English-speaking stylists
  • Hongdae Stn. Exit 8
  • Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00
  • Tax refund available
Colourist applying foils for highlights at SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae
12 colour services

How we approach colour

Great colour starts with undertone analysis : we look at your skin tone, eye colour and natural hair base, then plan lift and toning so the shade suits you and stays healthy. Dark Asian hair can absolutely go ash, beige or blonde — it just needs the right number of sessions.

Price from

170,000 KRW

Time

2–4 hours

Refresh

every 6–10 weeks

Includes

Undertone analysis

From dark to dimensional

Balayage, highlights and toning add light and depth while keeping regrowth soft.

  • Undertone and skin-tone analysis
  • Bond-protecting care during lightening
  • Toning matched to your target shade
  • Honest advice on what is achievable in one visit
Before: dark natural hair
After: soft ash balayage
Illustrative before & after. Lift and final shade depend on your starting colour, hair history and condition.

Hair colour prices in Hongdae

Service Price Duration
Basic Hair Color 170,000–230,000 KRW approx. 2–3 hours
Designer Hair Color 220,000–300,000 KRW approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
Toning 120,000–170,000 KRW approx. 60–90 min
Root Color / Root Bleach 100,000–120,000 KRW approx. 90–120 min
Earring Color (hidden panels) 160,000–290,000 KRW approx. 2–3 hours
Secret Two-Tone 250,000–320,000 KRW approx. 3 hours
Balayage 330,000–440,000 KRW approx. 3–4 hours
Ombré / AirTouch 350,000–470,000 KRW approx. 3–4 hours
2 Bleaching Sessions + 1 Coloring 360,000–490,000 KRW approx. 4–5 hours
3 Bleaching Sessions + 1 Coloring 410,000–620,000 KRW approx. 5–6 hours

Prices vary with hair length, density and stylist rank. All colour programmes include undertone analysis, wash and a finishing blow-dry. Your stylist confirms the price before starting.

How your colour appointment works

  1. Colour consultation

    We review inspiration photos, your skin tone and your hair's colour history in English.
  2. Strand & scalp check

    We test how your hair lifts and check the scalp before any chemical.
  3. Protective prep

    Bond-protecting and scalp-shield products go on before colour or bleach.
  4. Application

    Colour, foils or hand-painting applied section by section.
  5. Toning & gloss

    Toner refines the shade and adds shine.
  6. Wash, care & finish

    A colour-care rinse and a blow-dry to show the true result.

Make your colour last

  • Wait 48 hours before the first shampoo.
  • Use colour-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and lukewarm water.
  • Use a purple shampoo once a week for blonde or ash tones.
  • Protect hair from sun and chlorine; use heat protectant before styling.
  • Book a toner or gloss every 6–8 weeks to keep the shade fresh.

Who looks after your hair

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SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae stylist team

Korean colour designers experienced in balayage, high-lift blondes and K-fashion colours on Asian and Western hair, with English consultation.

Content reviewed by the salon's senior stylists · Updated October 2026

Hair colour FAQ

How much does hair colour cost in Hongdae?

Basic colour is 170,000–230,000 KRW, designer colour 220,000–300,000 KRW and balayage 330,000–440,000 KRW. Prices depend on length and stylist rank.

Can dark hair go blonde or ash in one visit?

Light brown and beige tones are often possible in one visit; bright blonde or pastel usually needs 2–3 bleaching sessions.

Do you colour Western or previously coloured hair?

Yes. We check your hair history and strand-test before choosing products.

How long does a colour appointment take?

Most services take 2–4 hours; multi-bleach sessions can take 4–6 hours.

Visit SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae (홍대 순시키헤어)

📍 8F, 164 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul — near Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) Station Exit 8

📞 +82-10-9145-7402

⏰ Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00 · Closed Mon & Tue

💬 English consultation · Global cards accepted · Tax refund for tourists