Summer sun and sea damage: hair repair in Haeundae
Sun, salt and sea water dry out hair, and the usual fix is gentle cleansing, conditioning and a repair treatment if the hair stays rough. WENEED Haeundae lists clinic items from ₩89,000 (basic hair clinic) to ₩180,000 (Tiara repair clinic).
WENEED Haeundae · Updated October 2026
What sun and sea do to hair
Hair is made mostly of protein, with an outer layer of overlapping scales called the cuticle. Strong sun, salt water and wind can lift and roughen that layer. The hair then feels dry, looks dull and tangles more easily. Hair that has been bleached, colored or permed is usually more sensitive, because those services already open the cuticle.
Color can also fade faster in strong sun. Light shades such as ash, blonde or pastel tones often show change first. This is general information and it varies by person.
None of this is a medical issue. A salon treatment can improve how hair feels and looks, but it cannot repair a hair strand in the way skin heals. Be careful of any service that promises that.
Care you can start yourself
- Rinse with fresh water after swimming. Salt and sand left in the hair keep drying it.
- Use a gentle shampoo, then a conditioner or mask on the lengths and ends.
- Pause hot tools for a while. Heat on already dry hair adds to the damage.
- Comb gently from the ends upward while the hair is wet and coated with conditioner.
- Cover your hair or use shade during long sun exposure.
- Trim split ends. Damaged ends do not recover, and a trim can make the whole head look healthier.
Repair and care options on the WENEED menu
When home care is not enough, the salon menu lists these items. Prices are from the menu, and the designer confirms the final price:
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic hair clinic (모발 클리닉 기본) | ₩89,000 | |
| Solution clinic (솔루션 클리닉) | ₩100,000 | |
| Scalp clinic (두피 클리닉) | ₩120,000 | On Jin’s price sheet |
| Drama care (드라마 케어) | ₩140,000 | |
| Tiara repair clinic (티아라 복구) | ₩180,000 | |
| Nano-bit hair clinic (나노빛 모발 클리닉) | Price not confirmed | Ask your designer |
Menu prices, October 2026. We do not list how long each treatment takes or what products it uses.
Which option to ask about
We cannot say which item suits you without seeing your hair, but a simple way to start is to compare the goal:
- Mild dryness after a few beach days: start with the basic hair clinic and ask the designer whether you need more.
- Rough, brittle hair after bleach plus sun: ask about a stronger option such as the Tiara repair clinic or Drama care.
- Itchy or tight scalp after sun: mention it, and ask whether the scalp clinic fits. If you have pain, peeling or a rash, see a doctor first.
The damaged hair repair page and the hair clinic treatment page have the full menu rows.
Before you choose color, perm or bleach after the beach
Do not add chemical services straight onto sun-damaged hair. If your hair feels like straw, tell the designer before any color, bleach or perm. They may suggest a care service first, a trim, or a gentler plan.
If you want bleach or a perm later in your trip, plan it for before the beach days or leave a gap. Our guide to repair after travel and sun covers the order of steps.
Visit details
WENEED Haeundae is at Room 251, 2F Sejong World Plaza Building B, 814 Haeundae-ro, in the Jangsan Station area of Haeundae-gu. It is 71 m from Exit 5, about a 1-minute walk, and open every day 10:00–20:00. The route to the 2nd floor is by stairs only.
The salon is not on the beachfront and we do not give distances to the shore. Use a route planner if you are coming from the sea.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a repair treatment at WENEED Haeundae?
Clinic and repair items run from ₩89,000 (basic hair clinic) to ₩180,000 (Tiara repair clinic). The designer confirms the final price.
Can a treatment fully repair sun damage?
No treatment can promise that. A treatment can improve how hair feels and looks, and a trim removes ends that are too damaged.
Should I rinse sea water out of my hair?
Yes, rinsing with fresh water soon after swimming is a sensible habit. Follow with a gentle shampoo and conditioner.
Can I bleach hair that is dry from the sun?
Only after the designer checks it. They may suggest a treatment first, a trim or a gentler plan.
Is the Nano-bit hair clinic priced?
Its price is not confirmed. Ask your designer when you arrange your visit.
Visit WENEED Haeundae
Room 251, 2F Sejong World Plaza Building B. 71 m from Jangsan Station Exit 5. The salon is reached by stairs only. Open daily 10:00 – 20:00.