Korean Digital Perm
Soft, natural-looking waves and movement designed around your hair and the look you want. Lasts 3–6 months.
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Seoul Scissors · Brooklyn
Kensington Hair Perm: Korean Digital Perm in Brooklyn
Specialty Perms and Hair Design Near Kensington
Kensington is a central Brooklyn neighborhood built around the Church Avenue shopping strip, McDonald Avenue, and the tree-lined stretch of Ocean Parkway. If you want a Korean digital perm, Japanese hair straightening, or a Korean-inspired layered cut, Seoul Scissors operates inside Hair by Fendi at 7513 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, southwest of the area, with street and metered parking nearby.
Nicole has more than 25 years behind the chair in Seoul, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The work centers on perming and straightening that holds for three to six months, cuts designed around hair density and growth pattern rather than a photograph, and color that grows out gracefully. The goal is hair that still looks right on day three, week three, and month three — not just the day of the appointment.
Signature Style
Korean Perm
Signature Service
Why Kensington
Perms and Hair Design for Kensington Clients
Japanese hair straightening gives pin-straight, glossy results on thick or unruly hair, a Korean digital perm gives soft, natural-looking waves, and Korean-inspired layered cuts add shape and movement. Nicole recommends the technique that fits your hair, not the other way around.
Perming and straightening take experience. The difference between a perm that holds for five months and one that falls flat in five weeks comes down to rod selection, solution strength, processing time, and the stylist’s read on hair elasticity at the moment of the strand test. Nicole has been doing this work for more than 25 years.
Seoul Scissors operates inside Hair by Fendi at 7513 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, with street and metered parking on 13th Avenue and the surrounding residential side streets. Borough Park, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge are also within driving distance.
Specialty Services
Korean & Japanese Specialty Hair Services
Every specialty service at Seoul Scissors uses premium hair products sourced from Korea, Japan, and Milan, Italy — paired with technique refined across more than two decades of chemical texture work. No shortcuts, no compromises — just results that hold.
Japanese Hair Straightening
Long-lasting straightness and smoothness using a specialized Japanese straightening technique.
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Korean & Japanese Haircuts
Modern layers, shaggy cuts and distinctive shapes inspired by contemporary Korean and Japanese hair design.
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Men's Korean & Japanese Styles
Including contemporary two-block cuts and other modern Korean- and Japanese-inspired men’s styles.
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Kensington Neighborhoods We Serve
The neighborhood’s main streets are Church Avenue, McDonald Avenue, and Ocean Parkway, with the Church Avenue commercial strip serving as the main shopping corridor. Seoul Scissors serves clients from every corner, with the salon located southwest in Dyker Heights.
Ocean Parkway & Residential Blocks
The tree-lined Ocean Parkway corridor — apartment buildings and single-family homes · the residential blocks off the parkway · the quiet side streets.
McDonald Avenue Commercial Strip
The commercial strip along McDonald Avenue — restaurants, grocery stores, and small shops · the residential blocks on either side.
Church Avenue Commercial Strip
The main shopping corridor — restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and shops along Church Avenue.
Northern Blocks
The northern residential blocks · the older residential sections · the side streets off Church Avenue.
Finding the Salon
Locating Seoul Scissors from Kensington
Seoul Scissors is at 7513 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, southwest of Kensington. The 13th Avenue shopping strip in Dyker Heights has street and metered parking available directly on the avenue and on the surrounding residential side streets.
13th Avenue — Street & Metered Parking
Metered street parking is available directly on 13th Avenue and on the surrounding residential side streets in Dyker Heights. Most clients from the area find a spot within two blocks of the salon. Weekday mornings tend to have the most available curb space; Saturday is busier along the 13th Avenue shopping strip but residential side streets remain manageable.
Hair Type
Finding the Right Perm Match for Your Hair
Hair textures vary widely — from thick and coarse to fine and wavy — and a perm or straightening that works beautifully on one client can damage another’s hair. Nicole evaluates density, porosity, elasticity, scalp sensitivity, and prior chemical history before recommending any perm technique. The goal is to match the right technique to your hair, not to push a service. A strand test during the consultation confirms compatibility before any solution is applied.
Very Dense Hair
The goal may be to create movement and remove unnecessary weight without making the ends look thin. Strategic layering and rod selection matter more than thinning.
Fine Hair
Volume magic perm or lighter rod configurations can add body without stress. The goal is to preserve weight and fullness rather than removing too much.
Color-Treated Hair
Strand test required. Single-process color, balayage, and highlights up to level 7 are typically compatible. Bleached hair at level 9 or higher is generally not a candidate.
Previously Processed Hair
Full evaluation of prior perms, straightening, and Japanese relaxers. Nicole will not perform a service that risks breakage — she will tell you directly if your hair is not a candidate.
The Stylist
A Stylist With 25+ Years of Perm Experience
Nicole has spent more than 25 years behind the chair, with experience in Seoul and Manhattan salons before opening her Brooklyn studio inside Hair by Fendi on 13th Avenue. Her work concentrates on chemical texture services — perms, Japanese straightening, and structured cuts — and on how different hair textures respond to heat, solution, and time.
The consultation matters as much as the technique. Every appointment begins with a conversation about hair history, lifestyle, and the look you actually want to live with — not just the photograph you brought in. Hair length, density, texture, previous color, and chemical history all affect what is possible. The goal is the best version of the look for you.
Gallery
Cuts, Color & Perms from the Salon
Before booking a stylist for a specialty service, see the work. The gallery below shows recent Korean and Japanese-inspired cuts, color, and perms performed at Seoul Scissors — from soft layers and polished blowouts to dimensional color, shine, movement, and Korean-inspired styling. Browse for the look that fits your hair and your face, then bring the reference to your consultation.
Questions
Questions Kensington Clients Often Ask
Where is Seoul Scissors located relative to Kensington?
Seoul Scissors operates inside Hair by Fendi at 7513 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, southwest of Kensington. The 13th Avenue shopping strip in Dyker Heights has street and metered parking available directly on 13th Avenue and on the surrounding residential side streets.
Is street parking available near the salon?
Yes — metered street parking is available directly on 13th Avenue and on the surrounding residential side streets in Dyker Heights. Most clients find a spot within two blocks of the salon, particularly on weekday mornings.
How long should I plan for the full appointment?
A Korean digital perm appointment runs roughly 2.5 to 3 hours from consultation through final styling. Japanese hair straightening and iron perms typically take 2 to 2.5 hours. Volume magic perms run 2 to 2.5 hours. Two-block haircuts alone take 45 to 60 minutes. Many clients from the area combine a perm with a refresh cut, which extends total chair time to about 3.5 hours. Nicole schedules one client at a time, so there is no waiting between steps.
Will the Korean perm work on color-treated or previously permed hair?
In many cases yes, but it depends on the condition of the hair shaft. Nicole performs a strand test during the consultation to assess porosity and elasticity. Hair that has been bleached to a level 9 or higher is generally not a candidate. Single-process color, balayage, and highlights up to level 7 are typically compatible. If your hair is not a candidate, Nicole will tell you directly.
Can I call ahead to discuss what I want before booking?
Yes — and Nicole recommends it for first-time clients. A 15-minute phone consultation (315-333-2578) or email exchange (nicole@seoulscissors.com) covers hair history, current condition, lifestyle, and the look you’re aiming for. From there, Nicole recommends the right service and gives you an honest estimate of how long results will last in your specific hair type.
How long does a Korean digital perm hold its wave?
A properly executed Korean digital perm holds its wave pattern for 3 to 6 months, depending on hair type, density, growth rate, and how the hair is styled between washes. Coarse, dense hair often holds the wave on the longer end of that range, while finer hair may need a refresh closer to month four. The wave grows out softly, with no harsh regrowth line, so the transition from permed hair to new growth is gradual and natural-looking.
Do I have to be Asian to get a Korean perm or Japanese straightening?
No. Korean and Japanese-inspired perm and straightening techniques work on a wide range of hair types and textures. They are techniques, not ethnic categories. Nicole evaluates each client’s hair individually and recommends the technique that will produce the best result for that specific hair type.
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Find Us
Southwest of Kensington
Seoul Scissors is located on Dyker Heights’s 13th Avenue commercial strip, inside Hair by Fendi at 7513 13th Avenue — southwest of Kensington. From the neighborhood, the salon is a drive away, with street and metered parking available directly on 13th Avenue and the surrounding residential side streets.
Salon
Seoul Scissors
Located inside Hair by Fendi in Dyker Heights
7513 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Contact
Hours
Wed – Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Closed Sun – Tue
Booking
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Closed Sun – Tue
By appointment only.
Street and metered parking nearby.
Ready For Your Next Hair Transformation?
Discover a personalized hair experience inspired by Korean and Japanese beauty trends.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh haircut, a color refresh, polished styling, or a more complete transformation, Seoul Scissors is here to create a look that feels flattering, modern, and personal.
If you’re ready for hair that feels beautiful every time you wear it, book your appointment today.
By Appointment Only – no walk-ins
Appointments are booked in advance so your visit can feel relaxed, personal, and fully focused on you. Your time in the chair is reserved just for you — cozy, calm, and never rushed. It’s a moment created for your comfort, your style, and your best hair day. You deserve that kind of care every time you come in.