Hongdae Personal Color Consultation Tour: Finding Your Perfect Palette in Seoul

A Trip to Hongdae Sparked by Curiosity About Colors

During the first week of July, when all my friends were off on their summer vacations and I was left without one, I felt a bit empty. Suddenly, I thought of getting a personal color diagnosis, something I had been curious about for a while. I wondered if those beautiful drapes I always saw on Instagram would bring a magical change to me too, haha.

Since Hongdae is the center of young culture, there are really many personal color shops! So, I decided to spend the whole day in Hongdae and experience several places. It felt like exploring a color theme park.

As soon as I got off at Hongdae Entrance Station, I was already excited. What color will I be today? Finally, the day to solve my curiosity!

First Destination: Dampleum Personal Color Diagnosis

The first place I visited was 'Dampleum Personal Color' on Wausan-ro. It was about a 10-minute walk from Exit 7 of Hongdae Entrance Station, so it was easily accessible. It's on the 3rd floor, and the sign was big, so it was easy to find!

As soon as I entered, the clean and modern interior caught my eye. I heard Dampleum is pet-friendly too (though I came alone today). The teacher greeted me warmly and started with a simple consultation.

I received the basic course diagnosis, and it was really systematic. They carefully observed the changes in my face as they draped each cloth. Sitting in front of the mirror and listening to the teacher's explanations, I could definitely feel the difference.

The result was... ta-da! Summer cool tone mute! I always thought I was a warm tone, so it was a complete surprise, haha. The teacher explained the best and worst colors in detail and gave me a result sheet to refer to when buying cosmetics later.

Second Experience: Color Gasanda Donggyo Center

After lunch, the second place I visited was 'Color Gasanda' Hongdae Donggyo Center. It's located in the basement of a building on Yanghwa-ro 19-gil, and it had a different atmosphere from Dampleum. It felt more cozy and cute.

Here, I could get a more detailed diagnosis with 16 types, so I tried it out of curiosity. I also wanted to confirm if the result from Dampleum was correct!

Again, I was diagnosed with a summer cool tone, but here they specified it as 'summer light.' With both places giving me a cool tone result, I was now confident! I felt like I had finally found my color.

Third Visit: Fit Color Studio

Lastly, I visited 'Fit Color' on World Cup Buk-ro. It felt more professional, and they allocated a longer consultation time.

In the third diagnosis, I was again confirmed as a summer cool tone! Now I could really be sure. The teacher provided detailed makeup tips and hair color recommendations, which was really helpful.

Comparison Review of Personal Color Shops in Hongdae

📍 Dampleum Personal Color

Location: 3rd floor, 47 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu
Atmosphere: Clean and modern interior
Features: Pet-friendly, friendly consultation, recommended basic course
Price: Around 30,000 won
Duration: 1 hour

🎨 Color Gasanda Donggyo Center

Location: Basement 1, 22-8 Yanghwa-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu
Atmosphere: Cozy and cute
Features: Detailed 16-type diagnosis, basement store
Price: Around 40,000 won
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

✨ Fit Color

Location: 4th floor, 93 World Cup Buk-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu
Atmosphere: Professional and calm
Features: Long consultation time, detailed makeup tips
Price: Around 50,000 won
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Changes After Getting a Personal Color Diagnosis

After visiting three places all day, I was sure that I am a summer cool tone! Now I understand why some colors suited me and others didn't.

I immediately went to Olive Young and bought lipsticks in the recommended colors. They looked much more natural and prettier than the warm tone lipsticks I used before!

Concluding a Special Day in Hongdae

What started as a simple personal color diagnosis out of boredom turned into a really fun day exploring Hongdae. It felt like a journey to find my own color.

Even the leisure of sipping an iced Americano while organizing the diagnosis results at a Hongdae café! The regret of not being able to go on a summer vacation completely disappeared.

"I feel like I've truly found my color! Now I can choose cosmetics or clothes with confidence. I highly recommend the Hongdae personal color tour, even as a solo trip!"

If there are others like me who have been curious about their personal color, experiencing several places in Hongdae as a day course could be a really great experience. It was a time to learn more about myself beyond a simple diagnosis.

Next time, I want to take a makeup class based on the diagnosis results. There are so many beauty experiences in Hongdae, so I must visit again!