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You’re tired of sleeping in curlers and using that curling wand—you want effortless curls permanently! With what you want, a perm sounds like the perfect fix, but with all the different perming techniques out there, how are you supposed to choose? Luckily, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve got everything you’ve ever wanted to know about each perm right here, from which hair types they’re best for, what aesthetic they embrace, and how long they last.
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- Show your stylist a picture of inspiration for what you’d like your hair to look like. Then, they’ll be able to help you pick the perfect perming technique.[13]Thanks
- There are “hot” and “cold” perms. Hot perms involve heated rods and acidic chemicals that result in a looser curl, whereas cold perms use alkaline chemicals without heated tools for a tighter curl.[14]Thanks
- The prices listed in this article are estimates. Call your salon to find out how much a certain type of perm will cost for your hair length and type.Thanks
Warnings
- Hair can be colored before or after a perm, but doing both back-to-back or simultaneously could cause hair damage.Thanks
- Consider the risks of a perm before heading to the salon, especially if you’ve colored, bleached, or permed your hair in the past.Thanks
- Cold perms are the least damaging when compared to hot perms, but any perming technique can potentially damage hair follicles and strands.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/beauty-blog/texturizing-volume-perms-and-relays/
- ↑ https://hairstylecamp.com/beach-wave-perm/
- ↑ https://prose.com/blog/what-is-a-perm.php
- ↑ https://www.thelist.com/426410/everything-to-know-before-getting-a-multi-textured-perm/
- ↑ https://www.thelist.com/426059/everything-to-know-before-getting-a-stack-perm/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2012/jul/13/sali-hughes-digital-perms
- ↑ https://www.thelist.com/439349/everything-to-know-before-getting-a-partial-perm/
- ↑ https://www.glam.com/1229811/root-perms-what-are-they-and-who-are-they-for/
- ↑ https://www.styleseat.com/blog/how-much-is-a-perm/
- ↑ https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/beauty-blog/texturizing-volume-perms-and-relays/
- ↑ https://weheartthis.com/pin-curl-perms/
- ↑ https://fashionjournal.com.au/beauty/straight-perm-need-to-know/
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/perm-hair
- ↑ https://www.yalescientific.org/2010/04/everyday-qa-how-does-a-perm-work/
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