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Respectful consultations
Your stylist focuses on the style you want — you share only as much as you are comfortable with.
Inclusive Hair Care
LGBTQ-Friendly Hair Salon in Hongdae
Respect, communication and your own style goals — not gender expectations. An inclusive, foreigner-friendly salon experience in Seoul’s most open-minded neighborhood.
Since 2005
English-friendly
8F · next to Hongdae Station
Your style, your way
Goal-based consultations
Quick answer
Is there an LGBTQ-friendly hair salon in Hongdae?
Yes. Hongdae is one of Seoul’s most creative, open-minded neighborhoods, and Soonsiki Moment Hongdae offers an LGBTQ-friendly experience: consultations focused on your personal style goals rather than gender expectations, gender-affirming and androgynous cuts, expressive color, and English-speaking support for international guests — on the 8th floor next to Hongdae Station.
- Approach Goal-based, not gender-based
- Cuts Gender-affirming · androgynous
- Color Fashion, pastel, silver tones
- Language English-speaking support
- Location 8F · next to Hongdae Station
- Booking WhatsApp, reserve ahead
Why it matters
Hair is self-expression
An inclusive salon lets you talk about the look you want without fear of judgment or stereotypes.
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Gender-affirming options
Masculine, feminine, androgynous, soft or edgy — cuts designed around your identity.
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Comfortable for first-timers
English-speaking support and clear communication before any service starts.
Step by step
Your visit, on your terms
How a consultation works — share as much or as little as you like.
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Message us on WhatsApp
Book in English and share the name you’d like us to use.
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Share reference photos
Show the shape, length or color you want.
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Goal-based consultation
We discuss your hair, lifestyle and desired look — not gender categories.
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Your service
Cut, color or perm designed around you.
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Styling advice
Leave with tips to recreate your look at home.
In depth
Inclusive hair care in Hongdae
Why choose an LGBTQ-friendly salon
Hair is a big part of identity. Inclusive salons offer respectful consultations, personalized styles based on your goals, gender-affirming options, a gender-neutral approach to styling and a non-judgmental atmosphere. Inclusive practice often means focusing on style complexity, length and desired result rather than gender-specific categories — see our gender neutral salon guide.
Gender-affirming and androgynous cuts
Whether you want a masculine, feminine, androgynous, soft, edgy or completely unique look, the focus is on the appearance that best reflects you. Many guests choose styles that blend traditionally masculine and feminine elements — something Hongdae’s trend-forward culture embraces. Start with a personalized design haircut.
Short transformations and long styling
Short options include pixie cuts, textured crops, Korean short styles, undercuts and modern fades. For a softer look: layered cuts, wolf cuts, hush cuts, Korean perms and customized color.
Color for self-expression
Fashion colors, highlights and balayage, ash tones, silver shades, pastels and vivid transformations let your hair express your personality. Explore our hair coloring menu.
What makes a salon truly inclusive
Good practice includes respectful language, no assumptions about gender identity, gender-neutral consultations, respecting preferred names and pronouns, and focusing on each guest’s goals. Hongdae — near Hongik University and Hapjeong — is known for independent fashion, art and music culture and a diverse international community.
Expert behind this page
Seung Il
Head Stylist & CEO · Soonsiki Hair since 2005
Seung Il has led SOONSIKI HAIR since 2005 and built its Hongdae flagship as a concept salon focused on creative, individual design. His team’s consultation-first method — based on image, preferences and lifestyle — is what lets every guest arrive at a look that feels authentic to them.
- L’Oréal Asia Portfolio Member
- Judge · Asia Hair Designer Festival
- Speaker · Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Taiwan seminars
- Master Craftsman Barber
Reviewed by Seung Il · Last updated October 2026 · About our salon →
FAQ
LGBTQ-friendly salon FAQ
What is a gender-affirming haircut?
It is a hairstyle that helps reflect how you want to present yourself. The focus is on identity, comfort and self-expression rather than traditional gender-based styling.
Do I need to explain my gender identity during the consultation?
No. Share as much or as little as you like — the stylist can simply focus on your desired style, reference photos and goals.
Can non-binary clients get customized hairstyles?
Absolutely. Consultations are tailored to individual preferences, including styles that do not fit masculine or feminine categories. See our gender neutral salon guide.
Is English spoken?
Yes. Soonsiki Moment is foreigner-friendly with English-speaking staff — read our English-speaking salon guide.
Is hair color available for self-expression styles?
Yes — fashion colors, highlights, balayage, silver and pastel tones. Ask us on WhatsApp for the current price and time.
Pair it with
Related services in Hongdae
Visit us
Find Soonsiki Moment Hongdae
- Address
- 8F, 164 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul — right next to Hongdae Station
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00
Closed Mon & Tue - Phone
- +82-2-336-4816
- +82-10-9145-7402
Before you book
Tell us on WhatsApp the name and pronouns you’d like us to use, plus a reference photo — we will confirm the service, time and price.
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Book an inclusive, foreigner-friendly appointment above Hongdae Station.
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