WOMEN’S HAIR IN KOREATOWN LA
Hair Story (헤어스토리) is a Korean hair salon in the dingy strip mall on the northwest corner of 4th & Western. Clientele is primarily middle-aged Korean women. Haircuts for men start from $10.
MyStylist is Korean-run hair salon near the southwest corner of Western Avenue and of 3rd Street.
Kim Sun Young has been in business since 1956 with branches in New York and Chicago. This Koreatown location is on the northeast corner of Beverly Boulevard and Western Avenue. Shampoo, trim and blow dry is around 30 dollars. More complex services like dye coloring and hair strengthening (Magic Straight) are expensive and can set you back $200-300, which is still cheaper than at Japanese hair salons. Do call for an appointment, although it’s not uncommon that they can see you when you call in the morning. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Closed on Sunday.
Im-Sook Kim’s hair salon inside Koreatown Plaza. Wedding makeup, magic/digital perm, hair coloring, hair extensions, nails, eyelashes (perms, extensions), beauty pageant make-up… Open seven days a week, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Closed on Sundays. There is free parking in the rear, on South Serrano Avenue.
Thai-owned beauty salon staffed by English and Spanish speakers. Hair cuts, manicures, pedicures, hair coloring, Thai massage… * Make sure to call beforehand. Closed on Wednesdays. Open on other days, 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm.