Digital Perm in Seomyeon, Busan
WENEED Seomyeon Lotte lists a digital design heat perm (디자인 열펌) from ₩180,000. It uses heat to set a defined, bouncy curl.
WENEED Seomyeon Lotte · Updated October 2026
Digital perm price at WENEED
The menu has one digital design heat perm line. The “+” means the price rises with hair length, thickness and the designer you choose. The setting perm is shown beside it because it is also heat-set and starts at the same figure.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Digital design heat perm | ₩180,000+ | Heat perm (디자인 열펌); rises with length, condition and designer |
| Setting perm | ₩180,000 – ₩200,000+ | Heat-set, defined curl; see the Korean perm page |
Prices are taken from our salon menu (October 2026). A “+” means the price rises with hair length, condition or add-ons, and a range means each designer sets their own price. Your designer confirms the final price before work starts.
What a digital perm is
“Digital perm” is a name used in Korea and abroad for a heat perm. The hair is wrapped on rods, the rods are warmed, and the curl is set by a mix of chemical solution and controlled heat. The word “digital” comes from the temperature control on the machine. Salons use the term loosely, so what matters is the curl you want, not the label.
On our menu the service appears as 디자인 열펌, a “design heat perm”. Your designer chooses the rod size and the wave pattern to suit your cut. Bring a photo and ask the designer to explain what they will do on your hair.
How the curl looks and behaves
A heat-set curl usually looks most defined when the hair is dry and styled. Many people find it springy and a little glossy. When the hair is wet, the curl often looks looser and longer. This is the opposite of a classic cold perm, where the curl tends to look strongest when wet.
Because of this, a digital perm suits people who dry their hair with a dryer and a bit of cream or oil. If you usually let hair air-dry and want no styling at all, ask your designer whether a cold-style perm would suit you better.
Digital perm or cold perm
The table gives the usual differences between the two methods. On our menu, men’s cold perms are listed on the men’s perm page. The designer decides the method after touching and testing your hair.
| Heat (digital) perm | Cold perm | |
|---|---|---|
| Curl looks strongest | Dry and blow-styled | Wet or air-dried |
| Curl feel | Defined, bouncy, often glossy | Softer, more natural, often fluffier |
| Heat used | Yes, during the perm | No |
| Styling needed | A little: dryer and a styling product | Often less |
These are the usual differences. Salons and designers vary, so ask which method they plan to use.
Style references
Is your hair ready for heat
Heat plus chemicals is hard on hair, so the designer will ask about your history. Tell them about:
- Bleach, color or earlier perms, with dates.
- Straightening or magic straight treatments. Heat on top of these can overload hair.
- Breakage, split ends or a stretchy, gummy feel when the hair is wet.
Very light or very damaged hair may not be a good candidate. Your designer may suggest a gentler perm or a repair step first, such as a hair clinic treatment.
Aftercare for a heat-set curl
General advice, which your designer can adjust for your hair:
- Ask how long to wait before the first wash. Many salons suggest a day or more, but the rule varies.
- Comb gently with a wide-tooth comb and avoid brushing dry curls.
- Scrunch the hair with a curl cream and dry it with a diffuser or a low setting.
- Keep flat irons away from the curl.
A heat perm often lasts several months and softens as the hair grows. Treat that as a general guide, not a promise.
Compare with other WENEED perms
If you want a similar finish without needing rods and heat settings explained, the Korean perm page lists the signature, layered and sleek perms. A hippie perm gives a tighter, thicker curl. For flat roots only, see the root volume perm. The full price list shows every menu price.
Digital perm near Busan Metro Lines 1 and 2 / Lotte Hotel Busan
Looking for digital perm near Busan Metro Lines 1 and 2? WENEED Seomyeon Lotte offers digital perm. Seomyeon Station is the interchange of Busan Metro Lines 1 and 2, so riders on either line reach us without changing, then walk 412 m from Exit 7.
Coming from Lotte Hotel Busan? From Exit 7 the walk to the salon heads toward Lotte Hotel Busan. The salon is in Jeongsan Building at 71 Bujeon-ro and is not inside the hotel.
A digital perm uses heat to set the curl, so plan extra time and ask your designer for the expected duration. Many guests fit the visit around a Lotte shopping or café day in Seomyeon. Ask about digital perm on the how to book page and tell us your date and reference photos.
Questions guests ask
How much is a digital perm at WENEED Seomyeon Lotte?
The digital design heat perm starts from ₩180,000. Length, thickness, condition and the designer you choose can raise it, and the designer confirms the final price before starting.
Is a digital perm the same as a setting perm?
They are both heat-set, but the names are not strictly defined in Korea. Our menu lists them as separate items, so ask the designer to describe the difference for your hair.
Does a digital perm damage hair?
Any heat perm stresses hair to some degree. Healthy hair usually handles it well, and the designer may advise against it if your hair is bleached or already weak.
Should I wash my hair before I come?
Come with clean, dry hair you have styled normally, and avoid heavy oils or wax if you can. Your designer will tell you what they prefer.
Is there a digital perm salon near Busan Metro Lines 1 and 2?
Yes. WENEED Seomyeon Lotte offers digital perm. Both Line 1 and Line 2 stop at Seomyeon Station. See the price list for menu prices.
Can I get digital perm at WENEED Seomyeon Lotte if I am coming from Lotte Hotel Busan?
The route from Exit 7 passes toward Lotte Hotel Busan. Ask about digital perm when you book, and bring photos of the result you want.
Ready for your visit?
Questions about a style or price? We are on the 3rd floor of Jeongsan Building, 412 m from Seomyeon Station Exit 7.