2026-07-09

A Seomyeon Guide to the Magic Setting Perm, Straight Roots and Curled Ends in One Service

A magic setting perm straightens curl or volume at the root with magic straightening, then adds curl at the ends with a setting perm, delivering two results in one service. It is mainly chosen by people who want the roots to lie calm while only the ends flow into a natural wave. Because two chemical services run in one sitting, it takes a long time, and at Juno Hair Seomyeon Bujeon it is priced at 270,000 won on the salon menu.

A magic setting perm is a name that combines magic straightening and a setting perm, so people also find this service by searching for Seomyeon magic straightening or a Seomyeon setting perm. This guide walks through why it combines two services into one, who it suits, why the process and timing run long, how curl thickness and starting position are decided, aftercare and how often to redo it, and one honest downside around cost and time.

1. Two services combined into one

As the name suggests, this service links two different treatments in a single visit, magic straightening and a setting perm. Magic straightening uses lotion, heat, and a flat iron to straighten hair, while a setting perm winds hair onto rods and applies heat to build curl. The process runs from root to mid length with magic straightening first, then only the ends get curled with a setting perm.

Getting the two services separately would mean either splitting it across two visits or layering magic straightening on top of an existing perm, which can add more load to the hair. A magic setting perm handles the root and the ends within a single visit and a single continuous process, so the transition between the two looks natural and the number of visits goes down. That said, having two chemical processes in one sitting also raises the load on the hair, which this guide returns to later.

2. Who this service suits

A magic setting perm suits people who are bothered by curl or lift at the root but do not want the whole head pin straight. If your roots stick out or have a slight wave that means pressing them down with a flat iron every morning, straightening just the roots cuts styling time a lot. For those who feel a fully straight look reads a bit flat, the curl at the ends adds some expression back in.

On the other hand, someone whose hair is heavily curly overall or already carries a lot of damage takes on a bigger load from two chemical services at once, so a thorough consultation with the designer matters. Rather than a short length, a medium bob to longer hair, where the end curl has room to show, is the condition that lets this service do its best work. It suits people who want to cut down daily styling time without ending up with a flat looking result.

3. Why the process and timing run long

A magic setting perm usually starts with the magic straightening step. Lotion is applied to soften the bonds in the hair, then a flat iron straightens the root and mid length, followed by a thorough rinse and neutralizing step. After that comes the second process, applying lotion to the ends again, winding them onto rods, and adding heat to build the setting perm curl. Both services each go through their own round of applying lotion, rinsing, and neutralizing, which is why the total time runs long.

It varies with hair length and condition, but running two services back to back typically takes at least three to four hours, and can take longer with long or thick hair. Adding a treatment or clinic care partway through can add more time on top of that. Clearing your whole day before the visit is the most comfortable way to go into the service.

4. How curl thickness and starting position are decided

The thickness of the curl at the ends is set by the diameter of the rods. Thicker rods create larger, softer waves, while thinner rods create tighter, more defined curls. A rounder face is often steered toward the relatively larger wave, which adds a vertical line, while an angular face is often steered toward the tighter curl, which softens the overall impression.

Where the curl starts also matters. Starting just below the ears wraps the curl around the face line, while starting below the neckline leaves a longer, calm straight section at the root for a more put together look. The starting point is usually worked out with the designer based on your styling habits and the mood you want, and deciding it by looking at your actual hair length and thickness gives a more accurate result than working from a single photo.

5. Aftercare and how often to redo it

For the first few days after the service, water touching the roots can undo the straightening, so it helps to shampoo carefully. Roughly for the first two to three days after the service, avoiding tying the hair up or pinning it, and keeping pressure off the roots, helps the straight section hold longer. Twisting and scrunching the ends by hand while drying helps the curl keep its shape better.

The redo cycle usually follows how fast the roots grow out. Once new growth at the root becomes noticeable, typically somewhere between 3 and 4 months, many people have just the roots redone with magic straightening, and the end curl is trimmed or reapplied depending on its condition. A root only retouch is often enough rather than redoing the whole thing, so it helps to agree on the timing and scope of the next visit with your designer ahead of time.

6. One honest downside, cost, time, and the load on hair

Because a magic setting perm combines two services in one sitting, it comes with a real cost and time burden. At Juno Hair Seomyeon Bujeon it is priced at 270,000 won on the salon menu, higher than a single magic straightening or perm service, and it takes three to four hours or more. Since it asks for your whole day, someone without that much time to spare might be better off discussing an alternative first.

The load on the hair is also not something to brush aside. Both magic straightening and a setting perm use chemical lotion and heat, so taking on both at once means a correspondingly bigger load on the hair. Magic straightening focused on repairing damage is sometimes called recovery magic, and if the hair already carries damage from color or bleach, it is safer to talk with your designer about stabilizing the hair's condition with a recovery magic first, or trimming away the most damaged sections before the service.

Getting ready for a magic setting perm in Seomyeon

Since a magic setting perm asks for time, cost, and a real load on the hair, it matters to be clear about the result you want before you visit. Consultations go much more smoothly when you bring a photo and talk through how straight you want the roots and how thick the end curl should be and where it should start. When choosing a Seomyeon hair salon, booking with plenty of time at a place with a designer who handles both magic straightening and perms is one way to raise your chances of being happy with it.

How to get here and booking

Juno Hair Seomyeon Bujeon is at 3F Cheongyang Building, 40 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan. It is about a 5 minute walk from both Exit 7 and Exit 9 of Seomyeon Station, easy to reach by subway, and if you come by car you can use the nearby Hwangje Parking, with parking supported depending on the service amount. Hours are open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. There are 6 designers, Director Won Suhyun, Chief Stylist Jenny, Chief Stylist Hyuk, Designer Soyeon, Designer Ina, and Designer Yeji. The magic setting perm, which combines magic straightening and a perm, is mainly handled by Chief Stylist Jenny, with Designer Soyeon also taking the service. For a Seomyeon magic setting perm consultation or booking, call 051 809 9605.

If you want the roots to lie calm while the ends keep a natural curl, come by Juno Hair Seomyeon Bujeon for a magic setting perm consultation. It is a Seomyeon hair salon people return to for a service that combines magic straightening and a perm. Bring a photo of the root you want and the curl you want at the ends, and a designer will help you find the direction that fits your hair length and condition.