Салон краси · Los Angeles · ⭐ 9.9/10 · 1354 reviews · updated: 2026-07-07 19:38:43
Address: 306 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA
KSY Kim Sun Young Hair & Beauty Salon — heritage Korean salon in Koreatown
One of Koreatown’s most established names, KSY carries a hairdressing heritage that traces back to founder Kim Sun Young’s first Seoul salon in 1956, with the Los Angeles location open since 1990. The house is known for Korean straightening, perms and color built on decades of technique.
Services
The menu covers cutting and color, Korean perms, and the salon’s specialty straightening — including a proprietary panel-straight method and thermal rebonding — alongside keratin treatments and beauty services.
Technology & brands
Straightening is led by the founder’s own panel-straight technique and thermal rebonding for smooth, lasting results, supported by Korean perm methods and keratin conditioning.
Team & masters
The salon carries the name and method of founder Kim Sun Young, a Korean hairdressing institution since 1956. The Los Angeles floor is run by Korean-trained stylists working in that tradition.
The Space
A long-running Koreatown fixture, the salon centers on heritage Korean beauty and the kind of reliability that comes from decades in one craft.
Who it’s for
For clients who want authentic Korean straightening and perms, dependable color, and the reassurance of a house with a genuinely deep track record — with a natural draw among the Korean-American community.
Questions and answers
How long has KSY been around? The name dates to a 1956 Seoul salon, with the Los Angeles location open since 1990.
What is panel straight? It’s the founder’s own straightening method for smooth, natural results.
Do you do perms? Yes — Korean perms and thermal rebonding straightening.
Do I need an appointment? Booking ahead by phone is recommended.
Do you offer keratin treatments? Yes — keratin conditioning is part of the treatment menu.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-07-07 19:38:43
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