Published Date : Dec 03, 2021 / Edited Date : Jul 20, 2023
K-BEAUTY industry, by constantly changing in new aspects, has been expanding its areas for some time. Now, let’s learn about the beauty parlors that Korea’s most popular celebrities frquently visit. How about experiencing a small transformation for once in a shop where your favorite actor is a regular customer? To discover the hidden gems, if you are interested in make-up, carefully learn about the 4 sites we will be introducing today!
Already famous among the top actresses, Kim Hwal Ran’s Musee Neuf Cheongdam Boutique
If you look up Kim Hwal Ran’s Musee Neuf, the first phrase you see is “the holy site for top actresses”. Conducting private beauty care service, Kim Hwal Ran’s Musee Neuf is well known for famous actresses like Kim Hyo Jin, Shin Se Kyung, and Chun Woo Hee to visit and get their make-up done. In particular, Cheongdam Boutique branch is well known for its biggest size and facilities among the Kim Hwal Ran’s Musee Neuf salons that provide not only make-up but also a variety of services for hairdos, weddings, nail, and spa. Its trademark is its large 5-floor building with each level specializing in a specific operation. As it is running its own make-up Youtube channel, if you are curious about how the actors get their make-up done, it is worth a visit!
Address 14-4 Apgujeong-ro 72-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Hours Every day 10:00 – 19:00 / Closed on New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, Chuseok/Monday (Temporary closure due to quarantine management of COVID-19)
Tel 02-518-0332
Transportation Exit 3(477m) of Apgujeong Rodeo Station (477m), Suin·Bundang Line
Eyou, the trending beauty parlor where all the popular celebrities visit
Beauty parlor Eyou expresses its characteristics through its unique interior design. The uniqueness is seen not only in its interior but its name ‘Eyou’ which was brought from sentences like “The eyou(Korean word for reason) for you to be beautiful”, “The eyou to visit this place”. In accordance with such philosophy, the parlor is famous for being selected and visited by trendy celebrities including Han So Hee, popular for her stunning looks, Um Tae Gu, Lee Seung Yoon, Jeong Hong Il, and Lee Mu Jin where not only hairdo and make-up services are provided but other areas like nails and weddings are managed. If you want to receive a meticulous care in a calm, comfortable atmosphere, you should visit the beauty parlor Eyou now!
Address 37 Dosan-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Hours Every day 10:00 - 18:00, Closed on monday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok
Tel 02-518-4401
Transportation Exit 2 (887m) of Apgujeong Rodeo Station, Suin·Bundang Line
Now, IU is a singer who is more of an artist than an idol. As she reaches the peak of her visuals every day, it would be enough to convince you that this is the beauty parlor that she has selected. Mepci, a beauty parlor with a neat and polished exterior design, is well known for not only IU's visits but also for hosting famous celebrities such as Oh Yoon Ah, Kim Sae Ron, CL, Yoo In Na, and Tiffany. Mepsi does not simply conform to the current trend to perform similar make-ups but endeavors to complete one's unique style. If you are the person who haven't discovered your unique style yet, perhaps Mepsi is a prudent choice.
Address 5, Eonju-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Hours Every day 10:00 - 18:30
Tel 02-514-7858
Transportation Exit 3(543m) of Apgujeong Station, Line 3
A magical tough that maximizes your charm, RUE 710
If we are to pick the biggest reason why K-BEAUTY became so popular these days, the answer would be the globalization of idols. The fans’ influence by copying the make-up of their favorite idols and using the same cosmetics product could be deemed as the main driving force in Korean cosmetics sales. In the context, there is a beauty parlor where such idols frequently visit. Its name is RUE 710, named after the beauty parlor street number. It is a beauty parlor that many idol groups including CRAVITY, ASTRO, NU'EST, MAMAMOO, and Apink visit. In fact, if you enter the shop, you can see many idol pictorials and interview articles that makes you realize its popularity. Let's visit RUE 710.
Address RUE710, 3-12, Samseong-ro 149-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Hours Every day 10:00 - 19:00 Closed on mondays
Tel 02-516-1710
Transportation Exit 8(524m) of Cheongdam Station, Line 7
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