What is the best type of perm?
A spiral perm is best on hair that is at least eight inches long. A spiral perm will slowly relax over the life of the style, ultimately lasting around six months with proper maintenance. This perm does require some love, though: it’s considered medium-maintenance to high maintenance!
How do I know what size perm rod to get?
Choose pink or gray perm rods if your hair is between three inches and five inches long. Pink rods are the smaller mid-size perm rods, suitable for making tight curls in medium-length hair or looser curls in short hair. Gray rods are slightly larger than pink rods, delivering similar results for slightly longer hair.
What is a good perm?
An alkaline perm typically features a pH of 9 to 9.6 and works best if your hair is healthy but coarse and hard to curl. An acidic perm usually has a pH of 4.5 to 7 and is gentler on the hair, making it best for dry, damaged, or color-treated tresses.
Does everyone look good with a perm?
Not every perm will look good on you as it does on your favourite celebrities. If you are still unsure, consult your stylist and ask for their expert opinion. Bring along pictures that you like so they can advise if it’s possible to achieve something similar with your hair length and texture.
Are perms out of style 2020?
With A-list celebrities ahead of the curve, perm hair made a remarkable comeback last year, and the trend is hot in 2021. However, nowadays perms are quite different from those super-curly backcombed looks we saw back in the 80s.
How to choose the right Perm for your hair?
If you have thin, fragile or color-treated hair, an acid-balanced perm solution is best to increase curl while moisturizing hair. Acid-balanced perm solutions have a pH level between 4.5 and 6.5 and require a heat source such as exothermic heat (chemical reaction within the solution) or a hood dryer to penetrate the hair shaft.
How big should a perm rod be for layered hair?
Say we have a client who has neck-length, layered hair and she wants a lot of volume and curl in the hair. Her hair is an average of 5 inches long in its shortest areas. Depending on how tight a curl was desired we’d probably use a gray or white perm rod to wrap the hair.
Is it possible for a guy to get a perm?
Getting a perm for guys is now easier and more common than ever. Perms are no longer procedures that are limited to women. Guys today can get their hair done in salons with just as much complexity as with a woman’s hairdo. To get a perm, you should consider your face shape and what type of perm suits you best.
When to use alkaline Perm or acid balance Perm?
If you have hair that does not take a curl easily, an alkaline perm solution may be necessary to reshape the hair shaft so it can hold a curl or wave for an extended period of time. This solution penetrates the hair shaft faster than an acid-balance perm solution and takes longer to relax.