To Perm or not to Perm?

Are you trying to make the decision to perm or not to perm? For years now in the hair business we have been hearing, “perm’s are coming back.” Well, finally perms seem to be coming back, but not your Grandma’s perm. Poodle perms are still here, should you want one, but today’s generation likes the volume and the wash and go loose, beachy waves that can be achieved with the new perms and rods. The perm solutions themselves are different and less damaging to the hair, but they also tend to not last as long-3 months on average. The hard plastic rods have been replaced with spongy rods that are twisted to stay in the hair in a random pattern. The result is a more natural look with different size curls just like on a head of natural curls.

If you have curly hair that you might want to tame parts of, this type of perm is perfect for those situations also. In fact, it’s good for most all hair types except the mega highlighted blond. Also, if you have very, fine hair, your curls may not be defined, but you will have lots of volume if you blow-dry.
There are still rules like no washing for 48 hours and it’s best to use shampoo, conditioner and styling products for curly hair. A moisture mask once a week is also recommended. Thinking about it but still not sure, have a friend wrap your hair in the spongy rods with styling gel, and have a perm for a day! See you in the salon 😉