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For the girlies in Seoul ๐ ๐ปโจ
Angela Huo
My ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ of places to pamper yourself ๐คฉ
Below you'll find the BEST spots for:
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โ Hair โ๏ธ
โ Cosmetics ๐
โ Clinics ๐
โ Shopping ๐๏ธ
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Many months of research went into thisโI hope you enjoy!
For a peek at my Seoul adventures, feel free to check out my ๐๐ข๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ค @๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐จ๐จ
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Cafe and event space that will make you feel like youโre in a sci-fi lab ๐ฝ
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Teaference Seoul
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This spacious cafe has a beautiful rooftop for ๐ธ I highly recommend to visit during golden hour
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Cheong Su Dang Gallery
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This famous chain will make you feel so zen~ also their cakes are really soft and light ๐๐
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Mooni Apgujeong
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A popular multi-level cafe among influencers and tourists; very cute interior ๐ธ
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Hair โ๏ธ
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Located in Hongdae ๐คฉ I got a hippie perm done at this salon
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LOWE hair salon L7 hongdae ๋ก์ L7ํ๋์
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I came here to get a layered cut + dye job and I absolutely loved it; the hairstylists really know their stuff!
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Cosmetics ๐
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ALL MASK STORY No.4
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This is where youโll find discounted skincare and makeup ๐ค I bought the cosrx snail mucin for only $12
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Clinics ๐
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Foreigner-friendly with very cheap laserโผ๏ธ I got my armpits done for only $5๐
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ํก์ค์คํ ํ๋์ ์ด์ Toxnfill HongdaeSinchon
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They have English translators; I appreciated that they didnโt try to upsell me when I went
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MUSE CLINIC GangNam
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This place is known for their facials; their Botox price is pretty similar to Toxnfill
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Shopping ๐๏ธ
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GENTLE MONSTER STARFIELD HANAM
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Cyborg art installation ๐ฅต the store also sells a lot of designs from its latest collection
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Market A. Hongdae 2 branch
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Hands down the BEST fashion chain in Seoul (imo), I absolutely love their jeans ๐
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For that casual / preppy / sporty look in Apgujeong ๐ค
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All the hot girls in Korea are wearing their bags just saying ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
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Thanks for reading! Feel free to check out my other Korea guides :)
My ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ of the coolest places to visit in Seoul ๐คฉ From typical touristy spots to cafes gatekept from foreigners, here's 115 things to do in Seoul!
Explore the bustling streets of districts such as Gangnam and Myeongdong, where futuristic skyscrapers house trendy boutiques, K-pop hubs, and innovative culinary experiences. I'm excited for you to dive into the latest fashion trends in Seoul, indulge in Korean beauty products, and savor the diverse flavors of Seoul's street food scene.
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โง Shopping (18)
โง Bars (5)
NaverMap links included because I gotchu <3
Many months of research went into thisโI hope you enjoy!
For a peek at my Seoul adventures, feel free to check out my ๐๐ข๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ค @๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐จ๐จ
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Coverage includes:
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โ Stay recommendations ๐จ
โ Data & SIM
Use (and save) this guide to explore the many facets of Seoul!!
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For the financially smart (or broke) girlies visiting Seoul ๐
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Use (and save) this guide to explore Seoul without needing to scrape by ๐ช๐ป
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โจ 7 min read โจ Follow this starter guide if you want life on easy mode when visiting South Korea's capital ๐ฝ
Travelling in Asia can be quite overwhelming. I was honestly a confused idiot when I landed in Seoul for the first time for my exchange term ๐คฃ thus I've compiled the ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐ ๐ค๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ so you can be ready on the get-go!
My short and sweet guide for foreigners includes:
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โ Emergency numbers ๐จ
โ Seoul district breakdown ๐บ๏ธ
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angela Huo
Hello! My name is Angela, and I'm a Gen Z from Canada ๐ค ๐ฑ๐จ๐ฆ
My favorite destination is ๐ฐ๐ท, but I've also travelled to ๐ฏ๐ต๐น๐ผ๐จ๐ณ๐บ๐ธ
Follow me if you like: food ๐ art & culture ๐จ shopping ๐ makeup & skincare ๐ nightlife ๐ unique experiences ๐ and hidden gems ๐
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