◎ Why People around the World Was Surprised by Korean Hair Salons ◎ Recently, with the rising wave of the Korean Wave (Hallyu), many people around the world have been following the social media accounts of K-stars. Browsing through the SNS of K-stars, it's not uncommon to see them receiving hair or makeup services at salons. This has led to growing interest in Korean hair salons among many people around the world. There are significant differences between hair salons in Korea and around the world. When people around the world locals first experience Korean hair salons, they are often quite surprised. While the basic structure and hair services of salons in Korea and around the world are similar, Korean salons offer some unique services. In Korean hair salons, customers are provided with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks before their hair treatment. There's no additional charge for these; they are included in the hair service. In larger salons, there are even staff members with barista certifications who serve coffee. Additionally, women can use a free makeup area to retouch their makeup after completing their hair service. Not only is the space free, but the cosmetics are also provided at no extra cost. This, too, is included in the hair service. Despite these additional perks, prices in Korean salons are relatively affordable. In contrast, hair salons in advanced country are often more expensive, with separate charges for shampoo services. "As news about Korean hair salon services spreads across various online communities in many countries, numerous netizens express their desire to experience these services themselves" (Source: Hallyu Times, www.hanryutimes.com). |
