Korean Dictionary
How to say "Beauty Salon" in Korean
“Beauty Salon” in Korean is 미용실 (pronounced "miyongsil").
미용실
miyongsil
Usage & Context
미용실 are ubiquitous throughout Korean cities and neighborhoods offering haircuts, coloring, perms, and styling services. Korean 미용실 are known for their high skill levels particularly in Korean perm styles and hair coloring. Many Korean women visit 미용실 regularly and have long-standing relationships with their preferred hairstylists.
Example Sentence
한 달에 한 번 미용실에서 머리를 다듬어요.
I trim my hair at the beauty salon once a month.
How to use 미용실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Beauty Salon” is 미용실, romanized as miyongsil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 미용실.
Pronunciation Guide
The word 'Mi-yong-sil' sounds like 'mee-yong-sill.' 'Mi' is like 'mee' in 'meet,' 'yong' rhymes with 'song' but with a 'y' sound, and 'sil' is like 'sill' in 'window sill.'
More Example Sentences
Making weekend plans.
주말에 미용실 가서 머리 염색할 거예요.
I'm going to the beauty salon to dye my hair this weekend.
Expressing loyalty to a stylist.
단골 미용실 원장님이 제 머리 스타일을 제일 잘 아세요.
The director at my regular beauty salon knows my hair style best.
Changing plans.
미용실 예약했는데 갑자기 일이 생겨서 취소했어요.
I had a beauty salon appointment, but something came up suddenly, so I canceled it.
Cultural Context
미용실 are integral to daily life in Korea, offering not just haircuts but also elaborate perms (펌), coloring (염색), and styling. Korean 미용실 are renowned for their skill, especially in creating trendy K-pop idol-inspired hairstyles. Many Koreans maintain long-term relationships with their hairstylists, who often become trusted advisors.
Editorial note
We review entries like 미용실 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
미용실 가다
To go to the beauty salon
미용실 예약하다
To book a beauty salon appointment
미용실에서 머리하다
To get one's hair done at the beauty salon
Related Expressions
헤어샵
heeosyap
Hair salon (more modern/trendy feel)
이발소
ibalso
Barbershop (traditional, usually for men)
미용사
miyongsa
Hairdresser, stylist
파마
pama
Perm
More Beauty & Skincare Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Beauty Salon and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
