Hair and makeup in Seoul

A makeup artist and stylist do your face and hair, often in an idol or actress style, sometimes with a photo shoot after.

Usual length

About 1.5 to 2 hours for hair and makeup, or about 4 to 5 hours with studio photos

Starting prices seen

$17 to $100, middle $50

Listings on one booking site

37

English

8 of 8 Hair & Makeup listings and 8 of 8 Beauty Makeup listings we checked say English is available

Prices and counts: the 8 most-viewed listings we checked on creatrip.com on 2026-10-25. Booking-site prices are often promotions and change without notice.

In the separate Beauty Makeup category (86 listings), 5 of the 8 listings we checked showed a starting price from 8 to 128 USD, middle 83 USD. In Hair & Makeup, 4 of the 8 cards showed a higher crossed-out price next to the starting price.

1. You choose a look, such as a natural, idol or actress style.
2. Some studios start with a face mask to calm the skin.
3. The artist does your base, eyes and lips.
4. A stylist blow-dries or flat-irons your hair. Updos can cost extra.
5. Some visitors book a photo studio right after, or add a one-on-one makeup lesson.

Length from Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea).

• Ask whether hair styling is included or priced separately.
• Bring photos of the look you want.
• If you want a photo shoot after, plan for a half day.
• Some studios open early for morning appointments. Ask if you need an early slot.

• Several starting prices we saw were shown next to a higher crossed-out price. Check whether the lower price is a limited-time offer.

Neighborhoods that show up most among the listings we checked. We do not recommend a specific shop.

1. All about luxury K-Beauty in Cheongdam-dong | Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea), 2023-10-17
2. From head to toe, this is what a glow-up trip to Korea looks like | The Korea Herald, 2026-01-17
3. Inside Korean makeup studios that craft K-pop idols' iconic looks | The Korea Times, 2024-11-13
4. [INTERVIEW] Makeup artist unveils secrets to star-quality makeovers | The Korea Times, 2024-11-14

1. Pick two or three shops near where you are staying. The neighborhoods above are where most listings are.
2. Send each shop the same questions: the total price with tax, whether it is per person, whether English is available, and the deposit and cancellation rule.
3. Compare the written answers. Booking-site banners are often promotions and change without notice.
4. For lasers, injections or anything a doctor does, read the treatment page first and ask the clinic for its registration to treat foreign patients.

Public help in English

• Korea Travel Hotline 1330 | Korea Tourism Organization. Call 1330 in Korea for travel help in English and other languages.
• Medical Korea | Government site for foreign patients, including clinics registered to treat them.