They removed my old gel with incredible care, keeping nail damage to an absolute minimum,
and finished with a luminous, clean-looking aurora magnetic gel manicure
that honestly felt like the perfect little mood reset.
What I loved most was how carefully they protected
my natural nail barrier, along with the thoughtful service.
The shop was spotless too, which made the whole experience
worth sharing in this Magok Station nail salon review.
LCN Lounge Magok
Address: Room 212, Ryuma Tower, 164 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Parking: Underground parking in the building
(They offer plenty of free parking for the length of your appointment.)
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
(Since they’re open on Sundays, it’s an easy option for office workers too.)
Phone: 010-4483-7277
The moment I walked into LCN Lounge near Magok Station,
I could tell the space was incredibly clean and well organized.
One thing that stood out about Magok LCN was that you can come with
a friend or family member and get treatments at the same time.
It’s set up for simultaneous appointments, so next time I immediately thought
it would be such a nice place to book with my mom.
Deeper inside the salon, there was also a space where you could really relax
and get your nails done while lying back comfortably—
a premium recliner nail salon setup.
What makes this Magok Station nail salon different
is that it focuses not just on nail art,
but on healthy nail and foot care too.
The biggest difference from a typical salon
really came down to the products they use.
Along with their in-house product line,
they also carry a lot of high-quality products made with gentler, safer ingredients.
They had premium gel colors from GellyFit,
plus safer gel options designed to minimize irritation
and prioritize healthier nail care,
which made the salon feel especially trustworthy.
Even if you’re sensitive to ingredients,
they have options like TPO- and HEMA-free gels available,
so the whole experience felt genuinely premium.
Since the brand puts nail and foot health first,
it’s also known for ingrown toenail care in Magok
and more specialized services at this Magok LCN nail salon,
including treatment for problematic nails.
I get nail art pretty regularly,
so the condition of my natural nails is always on my mind.
I had left my previous gel manicure on
for well over a month and a half,
and not only had the grown-out nails started to look messy,
but my nails themselves had become pretty weak.
That’s why this time I really wanted to find a salon that would care for them properly.
At a lot of other salons, they try to remove gel faster and more easily
by using a strong drill
to file away even the base gel completely.
It may save time,
but it also strips down the nail barrier,
which can leave your nails thin, sensitive, and weak afterward.
Magok LCN was completely different.
First, they used the drill very gently only on the outer top-coated surface
and then soaked the remaining base gel thoroughly with remover
before carefully lifting it off one section at a time
with the proper tool.
The soak-off process definitely took longer,
and from the nail artist’s perspective it must be much more tedious,
but the fact that they stick to this method
because they put the client’s nail health first
made me think, yes, this place really knows what it’s doing.
Thanks to that, my nail barrier stayed completely intact,
and the soak-off was finished smooth and clean.
They also shaped my nails exactly the way I like them—
feminine and polished, with softly pointed tips
and a smooth, beautifully balanced finish.
Once the basic care was done perfectly,
it was time to choose the magnetic gel nail color
I’d been excited about the most.
These days, nail trends seem to be moving away from
heavy, deep colors that can make your hands look a little weighed down.
Instead,
sheer nude tones and clean colors
that look fresh and translucent are everywhere.
At LCN Lounge near Magok Station,
they had so many magnetic gel colors to look through
that choosing one took me longer than I expected.
We started with a silver-white magnetic gel base,
then layered in two subtle shades—
an iridescent purple and a crisp green.
The final aurora gel nails had this soft, radiant glow
that looked absolutely mesmerizing.
The purple and green shimmer caught the light so beautifully
that I instantly fell in love with the result.
My hands looked noticeably brighter than before,
almost clearer and more luminous overall.
I came to LCN at Magok Station for nail art,
but they also offer easy add-ons like heel callus care,
a hand spa that helps rebalance oil and moisture,
and even a well-designed pedi-planning program.
When winter comes around, or during seasonal transitions,
when my heels get rough and my hands start feeling dry,
I’d honestly love to come back
and try the full spa care lineup too.
Magok LCN Lounge is even open on Sundays,
which is such a plus.
If you’re looking for detailed, pretty nail art without damaging your nails
and want a salon that also does professional nail and pedicure care,
I’d definitely recommend Magok LCN.