"I feel like I only just had it colored, and the roots are already showing." People who have just started covering their gray say this before anything else. Hair grows a little over 1 cm a month, so along the part the new growth shows within 3–4 weeks. That's why with gray coverage, how you space your appointments matters more than getting one perfect color.
Full coloring vs. root touch-up
A full color covers all of your hair. A gray root touch-up covers only the new growth at the roots. Color isn't put over hair that's already been colored, so it's gentler on your hair and takes less time and money. At Namanui Sigan, a gray root touch-up (new growth only) is ₩35,000, and full gray coverage is ₩40,000.
Every 3–4 weeks
If you color when the roots have grown about 1 cm, the new color blends right into the old. Wait longer and the difference between the new growth and the colored hair grows, which makes the color harder to match. That's why we recommend the 5-session pass to clients who come in regularly every 3–4 weeks.
| Option | Price | Per session |
|---|---|---|
| Gray root touch-up, single session | ₩35,000 | ₩35,000 |
| Gray root touch-up, 5-session pass | ₩165,000 | ₩33,000 |
| Men's cut + gray coloring | ₩40,000 | About 1 hour |
If you come every 3–4 weeks, a 5-session pass lasts four to five months. If your hair's length or condition means an extra charge, we'll tell you before we start.
Men: cut and color together
For men, the time between cuts is about the same as the time between gray touch-ups. We cut your hair while the color sets, so both are done in about 1 hour. Together they cost ₩40,000.
What you can do at home
Your color will last longer if you skip one shampoo on the day it's done. Washing with lukewarm water and keeping the blow-dryer from getting too hot also helps keep the color from fading. After your appointment, we'll look at your hair and give you aftercare tips that fit it.
Which salon in Dasan New Town is good for regular gray coverage?
Namanui Sigan hair & nail is a ground-floor salon across from Dasan Hangang Elementary School. Regular clients come in every 3–4 weeks for a gray root touch-up at ₩35,000, or use a 5-session pass at ₩165,000 (₩33,000 per session). We work by appointment only, so there's no waiting. We're open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–20:00, and closed on Mondays.
How long does gray coloring take?
A gray root touch-up on its own takes under an hour. If you add a men's cut, we cut your hair while the color sets, so you're still done in about 1 hour. To book, call 010-7362-3777.
