Tone & Gloss · Hongdae

Hair Toner in Hongdae, Seoul — Fix Brassiness and Refresh Your Shade

Quick answer A hair toner neutralises unwanted yellow or orange and refreshes blonde, ash or beige tones. At SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae toning costs 120,000–170,000 KRW and takes about 60–90 minutes.
  • English-speaking stylists
  • Hongdae Stn. Exit 8
  • Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00
  • Tax refund available
Fresh, cool-toned blonde hair after toner
60–90 min refresh

What does a toner do?

Toner is a demi-permanent colour that adjusts the tone of lightened hair. Purple cancels yellow, blue cancels orange, and beige or gold adds warmth — so your blonde or balayage looks clean and intentional again.

Price

120,000–170,000 KRW

Time

60–90 min

Lasts

4–8 weeks

Best for

Brassy or faded colour

From brassy to fresh

A toner is the quickest way to make faded colour look new between bigger appointments.

  • 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: brassy, faded blonde
After: cool, refreshed ash tone
Illustrative before & after. Lift and final shade depend on your starting colour, hair history and condition.

Hair toner price in Hongdae

Service Price Duration
Toning 120,000–170,000 KRW approx. 60–90 min
Root Color / Root Bleach 100,000–120,000 KRW approx. 90–120 min
Basic Hair Color 170,000–230,000 KRW approx. 2–3 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 a toning 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 toner FAQ

How long does toner last?

Typically 4–8 weeks, depending on washing frequency and products.

Can toner lighten my hair?

No — toner changes tone, not lightness. Bleach or high-lift colour is needed to go lighter.

Will toner fix orange hair?

Yes, a blue-based toner can neutralise orange; very orange hair may need slight lightening first.

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