How do I find a hair salon that speaks English or knows my hair type?

Look for proof that a stylist has worked with hair like yours, ask before you book, and agree on the price before anyone starts. What to do 1. Search map and booking apps in English and Korean. Useful Korean words: 영어 가능 (English available), 곱슬 (curly), 외국인 (foreigner). 2. Check the salon's and stylist's photos for hair like yours: texture, curl pattern, length or starting color. 3. Message before booking. Send photos of your hair and the look you want, and ask whether the stylist has done it before and what it costs. 4. Start small, like a consultation or trim, before a perm, relaxer or color, and bring products you rely on. 5. Confirm the final price before the service starts. Good to know • Salons must post final prices inside the shop, and if you get 3 or more services they must give you an itemized price statement in advance. • If a service damages your hair or skin, the business should fix it at its own cost or compensate you; 1372 can help. • You can also search Verihood for salons that reviewers say speak English or handle textured hair. Official sources • Dongdaemun-gu Health Center – rules for beauty businesses (Korean): https://www.ddm.go.kr/health/contents.do?key=1317 • 1372 – dispute standards for beauty services (Korean): https://www.ccn.go.kr/board2/board.ccn?mode=view&boardCode=372&boardSeq=432 This is general information, not legal advice. Checked by the Verihood team on October 3, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you act.