what are perms like today?
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The modern perms are all in the technique, the new wave is gentler and more of a soft loser curl. Instead of using traditional perm rods you can create different type of curls, from spiral coils to wavy hair. You can use rollers and flexi rods.
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Cons of permanent hair straightening Perms work by damaging your hair follicles so they can't hold their natural shape. Split ends, breakage, and hair loss can occur. ... After getting a perm, you can't color-treat or otherwise modify your hair, and you won't be able to wear it curly, even if you want to.
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Whether you choose traditional or "thio-free" perms, you are exposing your hair to a damaging process (and if your hair is damaged to begin with then any perming is a no-no). Thio-free perms will offer less damage and less odor but the results won't last as long as traditional perming.
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Wait to wash your hair until your perm has set in for at least two days. Don't comb your hair for the first 24 hours. Don't dye your hair for two weeks before and after you get a perm. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
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Unfortunately, perms are extremely popular with older clients for their presumed ease of maintenance, but perms are one of the most unhealthy options for hair care at this age because the hair is at its thinnest and driest.
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Professional permanent straightening Perms are sometimes associated with creating curls in hair that doesn't naturally have it, but they can be used to make hair straight, too. Perms are usually done in one appointment that takes a few hours.
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Perms are great for adding volume, just what you want! And if you have my kind of thin/thinning hair (1a, about the thinnest, very straight, easily gets greasy, lank and boring) you're in luck, as this hair type is very resistant to damage, and therefore takes perms with no trouble and great results.
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Does getting a perm hurt your hair? A perm isn't as detrimental to your hair health as bleaching. But the process may weaken and dry strands, according to a PeerJ study. If you already have damaged hair, you may be more prone to a brittle feel or even breakage.
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There's a preconception that perms will leave you with over-processed, damage-ridden tresses, but if it's done correctly, a perm should leave you unscathed. “Doing your own perm could definitely cause damage,” Cole says, but “if you're getting it done professionally, there should be no damage.”
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It is better to wait at least 6 months after the last chemical treatment. The perm usually lasts 2–6 months. Please make sure you tell your stylist when you've had the last procedure.
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A perm typically lasts three to six months, depending on your hair type and how well you take care of it. The appointment is a long process, too, often lasting anywhere from one to five hours.
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What's the difference between a regular perm and a New Wave perm? A regular, standard perm—which is what I got—uses tiny perm rods to give your hair a tighter, more uniform curl. The New Wave perm, however, uses squishy foam rollers that don't create a uniform wave pattern, like perm rods do.
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How To Care For Permed Hair. Do not wash your hair for 48 hours after you perm your hair. Do not touch your hair for 48 hours.
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How often is too often to perm my hair? The normal time period between perms is three to four months for short to medium-length hair as long as hair is trimmed or cut two or three times within this period. Your stylist can help you make this decision.
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Many of us refer to relaxers and perms as the same thing but, believe it or not they have two different meanings. A permenant weave is often times referred to as a perm. Perms are used to add curl to hair that is naturally straight. ... A relaxer is a permenant straightner for hair that is tightly coiled.
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Wait to wash your hair until your perm has set in for at least two days. Don't comb your hair for the first 24 hours.
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Japanese perm and Korean perms are just variations and combinations of the Ceramic Perm, Digital Perm and Wave Perm. A key difference is a Korean perm will give you more defined curls, focusing on the bounciness, volume and how the hair is framed around the face.