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Perm Your Hair
There are two main types of perm first is permanent and second is
temporary. Make a choice according to your liking. It gives bounce
to your hair, adds a new look to your body which can be very
satisfying. It helps in making it very soft and adds fullness to the
same. Many people have different reasons for perming their hair
whether the reasons are good or bad perming takes at least 2 hours to
complete. The perm settles down completely after 24 hours. The
results of the perm remain for 3-5 months. Getting your hair permed
involves use of chemicals to break and reform the disulfide bonds of
the hair. The hair is washed and wrapped on a perm rod and waving
lotion is applied with a base. The hair swells and softens and
stretches. The hair then molds around the shape of the perm rod.
After a specified period of time, the hair is rinsed and a
neutralizer is applied. It is the neutralizing solution that reforms
the disulfide bonds of the hair and sets the new curls.
Some people like the wet look with a perm and some people like to
blow dry a perm. Hair perms can be done with acid or alkaline hair
perming solutions. Alkaline wave hair perm works best for resistant
hair and Asian hair and hair with low elasticity. The choice of perm
rod depends on the kind of perm that is sought. Straight or
cylindrical perm rods are popularly used for wrapping hair that has
to be wave permed. A smaller perm rod ensures a tighter hair perm.
Using very large perm rods however can create weak curls. Modern
hair perms also extend to volumizing - perming for volume and not
for curls. This type of hair perm lasts about 6 weeks and is much
cheaper than a complete hair perm. Spiral perm hairstyle can be done
on shoulder length or longer hair. It sets well on thicker hair.
Mostly getting a perm done would take 2 hours or more. It would take
more than 24 hours to get the perm fully settle and have a great
impact on your whole personality.
Perm is short for permanent wave. In the perming process, chemicals
break the hair down and then re-structure it into the desired curls,
waves or straightness. For minimum curl, maximum texture some
hairdressers now remove the ends from orange juice cans, wash them
out and use them as super rollers or perm rods. After fastening the
cans to the hair with plastic-coated bobby pins , they perm the
hair. To create deep waves on long hair, ask your stylist about a
pigtail perm. A pigtail perm is created when individual sections of
hair are braided into pigtails---either tight or fat and loose,
depending on the desired result. Apply the perm solution beginning
at the scalp as that gives it longer to work in that area. Carefully
massage the perm solution into all your hair. Do not use too much of
shampoo. However, a good conditioner designed for permed hair will
be highly beneficial. Towel your hair carefully and prevent knots.
(1) Perm Hair Tips
1. Apply the perm solution beginning at the scalp as that gives it
longer to work in that area.
2. Keep the solution at the correct temperature.
3. Rinse the perm solution out of your hair completely.
4. Carefully towel dry or blot hair.
5. Hold your head upside down and shake it gently.
6. Permed hair needs a great deal of attention and care.
7. Never comb your hair when it is still setting from the perm
solution.
8. As perm grows spray a volumizing product to the roots and blow
dry at the scalp to create added lift.
(2) Hair perm looking Tips
1. Do not wash your hair for 48 hours after you have a perm.
2. Only use professionally recommended products to maintain the curl
and condition of your hair.
3. Use a low heat setting, and fit an air diffuser to your hair
dryer. This will help avoid drying out your hair.
4. When styling your hair, use a vent brush and styling products
specifically designed for permed hair. These products help protect
your hair and make it easier to manage.
About the Author:
Juliet Cohen writes articles on hair removal tips and hair care tips. For more information on hairstyles visit our site at http://www.onlinehairstylestips.com
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