Korean hair salons have redefined Manila's hair service industry. This guide profiles the top K-style studios in BGC and Makati — covering scalp treatments, Korean perms, balayage, and what to expect at your first visit.
Korean hair salons have done more to raise the quality ceiling of Manila's hair service industry than any other development in the past decade.
1Scalp Diagnosis: The Korean Standard
Top Korean studios begin every hair appointment with a digital scalp microscopy assessment at 50–200x magnification, showing scalp condition, sebum levels, and follicle density.
2Top Studios in BGC and Makati
BGC: Studio Haeny on 5th Avenue — all stylists Seoul-trained, 2–3 week wait for weekends. Makati: Midam Hair near Salcedo Village. Cuts ₱1,000–3,500; color ₱4,000–18,000; perms ₱5,000–12,000.
Booking at a genuine Korean hair studio comes with higher prices and longer wait times — and is worth both for most services.
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Beauty writer and researcher covering Manila's dynamic beauty scene. All opinions are based on personal visits and mystery-shopping research, never paid placements.
