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
Mapleton Hair Perm: Korean Digital Perm in Brooklyn
Specialty Perms and Hair Design Near Mapleton
Mapleton is a small, quiet residential neighborhood near Borough Park and Bensonhurst, made up mostly of single-family and two-family homes on tree-lined side streets. 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, west 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.
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Korean Perm
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Why Mapleton
Perms and Hair Design for Mapleton Clients
The area is primarily residential — single-family and two-family homes on quiet side streets, with a small commercial presence along 18th Avenue and McDonald Avenue. Many clients want low-maintenance styles that look right on an ordinary weekday: a Korean digital perm for soft, natural waves, Japanese straightening for sleek, glossy hair, or a Korean-inspired cut.
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, west of Mapleton, with street and metered parking on 13th Avenue and the surrounding residential side streets. Borough Park, Bensonhurst, and Gravesend 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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Mapleton Neighborhoods We Serve
Mapleton is one of Brooklyn’s quieter residential pockets — primarily single-family and two-family homes, with small commercial nodes along 18th Avenue and McDonald Avenue. Seoul Scissors serves clients from every corner, with the salon located west in Dyker Heights.
18th Avenue Commercial Strip
The small commercial strip along 18th Avenue — cafés, pastry shops, and family-owned businesses · the quiet residential side streets off the avenue.
McDonald Avenue & Residential Blocks
The residential blocks along McDonald Avenue · the tree-lined side streets off the avenue.
Bay Parkway Corridor
The Bay Parkway corridor — restaurants, markets, and beauty supply shops · the residential blocks blending into Bensonhurst.
Residential Interior & Side Streets
The quiet interior blocks — primarily single-family homes and two-family houses · the tree-lined side streets that give the area its residential character · the small parks and playgrounds scattered through the neighborhood.
Finding the Salon
Where to Find the Salon from Mapleton
Seoul Scissors is at 7513 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, west of Mapleton. The drive from 18th Avenue runs via surface streets. Metered street parking is available directly on 13th Avenue and on the surrounding Dyker Heights 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
Selecting the Best Perm for Your Hair Type
Hair textures vary widely — from thick, wavy, or curly to fine and straight — 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
Hair Work Gallery 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 Mapleton Clients Often Ask
Where is Seoul Scissors located relative to Mapleton?
Seoul Scissors operates inside Hair by Fendi at 7513 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, west of Mapleton. The drive from 18th Avenue runs via surface streets. Metered street parking is 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 schedule a phone consultation 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 wavy or curly 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
West of Mapleton
Seoul Scissors is located on Dyker Heights’s 13th Avenue commercial strip, inside Hair by Fendi at 7513 13th Avenue — west of Mapleton. From the neighborhood, the drive is via surface streets, 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.
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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.