Hair Perming

Traditionally, a stylist will wrap hair in rods before putting perm lotion on to set the curl. After letting the lotion sit, stylists rinse it out, dry hair as much as possible, and use a neutralizer to halt the perming process.

Perming is like setting a “permanent hairstyle” into your hair. It involves curls and waves that, although not exactly permanent, will last several months when done correctly. Perming your hair involves the use of chemicals to set these curls.

Traditional perms involve the use of perm rods to make your hair curly, but in perms today, other tools like fabric, hair rollers, or finger waves are also used, depending on the curl shape or wave you want.

Permed hair seems deceptively low-maintenance, but it can be a challenge to maintain especially if your locks aren’t at their healthiest. If you want curls that stay soft and bouncy (as opposed to dry and crunchy), you need to prepare properly.