Korean Travel Phrases
At a hair salon
Say it like this
- 커트하려고요.keoteuharyeogoyo.I'd like a haircut.
- 조금만 다듬어 주세요.jogeumman dadeumeo juseyo.Just a trim, please.
- 이 사진처럼 해 주세요.i sajincheoreom hae juseyo.Like this photo, please.
- 앞머리 잘라 주세요.ammeori jalla juseyo.Please cut my bangs.
- 너무 짧지 않게요.neomu jjalji ankeyo.Not too short.
- 펌 하면 얼마예요?peom hamyeon eolmayeyo?How much for a perm?
- 염색도 되나요?yeomsaekdo doenayo?Do you do coloring too?
- 예약 안 했는데 괜찮아요?yeyak an haenneunde gwaenchanayo?Is it okay without a reservation?
Good to know
- Bring a photo — it's the easiest way to explain the style you want.
- Many salons take bookings through map or messenger apps.
All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.