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Perm?

Summer Shine — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 02:40:23 GMT

I have thin, fine straight hair. Back in the 80s I got bodywaves regularly, I was young, no grays, hair was not colored treated. Now I get a few highlights every 4-5 months and re touch root growth about every 6 weeks. I’m wondering if I could continue that with a gentle soft perm without frying my hair. I think I’d be willing to give up the highlights but would need to continue root coverup. Does ANYBODY get perms now? I’m just tired of my thin hair, straight hair that takes a lot of effort to style and im never really happy with. My stlylist can make it look much better than I can with a good blow out, but seems to me if I’m spending lots of time with hot dryers and flat irons couldn’t that be as damaging as any soft perm. I would love to wear some beach wavys, my hair will not hold curl for a minute. I am scared of coming out with a a poodle look!😳 What do you think, should I or shouldn’t I? Anybody getting perms and color treatments, how has your experience been? Any stylists want to weigh in?

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Carmie — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 02:53:16 GMT

Most of the younger stylist do not do perms. You would need to seek out a shop and stylist who know how to do perms well.

Yes, you can color and perm hair, but not on the same day. It can dry your hair out though. Always use an experienced stylist so you don't get a lot of breakage or frizz.

Modern perms are better than those old fashioned rotten egg smelling ones, but perms require expertise in wrapping the hair correctly and knowing when the process is completed and how to correctly apply the neutralizer.

You should be okay if you use an experienced stylist who knows how to do perms well.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 03:16:25 GMT

I color and perm. I don't do highlights. I get a perm once a year before summer when I'm outside a lot doing yardwork. I just got my yearly perm Monday. My hair takes a perm very easily. You say your hair doesn't curl well, so I can't say how yours would take a perm. I know I had a friend who once got one, came out looking like a poodle, but a month later you couldn't even tell she had done it. Mine has to be grown out. I usually have to give it a month to settle down. So far though, it's been pretty good.

Pic taken day of the perm.

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ECBG — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 03:17:49 GMT

I get a body wave plus my hair is cut in lengths. My hair won't curl without the cut because of the weight. I do use two pumps of hair gel to help hold the curl so humidity doesn't make it fall. I use a one inch curling iron.

Speak with your stylist to find out the best treatment and how to support it for your texture. None of us are alike. Have fun!

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 03:27:00 GMT

You didn't say how long your hair is but layers help hold body & curl.

A flat iron does just that...makes the hair flat. Have you tried a few heated rollers or a curling iron? Try some beachy wave products like Not Your Mothers.

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Pook — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 08:10:47 GMT

@Summer Shine I have been getting large rod perms for many years - three times a year. I also color and highlight now for about 10 years now. I alternate the color with highlights and perm every so many months and it works out great. Finding the right perm for your hair is the most important thing. There is no one size fits all. I don't use any heat, curling irons, etc on my hair and it is healthier than when I did that daily. I wet my hair daily and use a moisturizer. I use Carol's Daughter products to prevent breakage. My hair is pretty much wash and go now. I only put a few rollers on the top while I do my makeup. I find it much less damaging than using heated blow dryers, styling irons etc daily.

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qualitygal — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 10:21:49 GMT

I'm quitting perms. I use smaller rollers to get a look I want and sometimes the medium size. I too am a member of the thin hair, but lots of it club. Straight too. I'm not a straight hair person. Nor am I a long hair type person. (preferences).

I wonder if you'd consider wigs for what you have written here?

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 10:51:35 GMT

If you have a stylist you go to regularly and are happy with, then I would make an appointment for a consultation. Discuss your concerns and what you would want to happen with your hair and how you would want it to look. Hopefully, then she could tell you what she felt would be the best options for you to achieve the look that you want. Options which would leave your hair in the best possible condition and still give you the style options which you are desirous of having.

I haven't had perms in many, many hears. When I did, I had very thick hair and also colored it. It did get a bit dry and so I had to do heavy conditioning treatments on it.

As others have stated, there is no way for us to tell you how a perm will react to your certain type of hair. This would be something that professional stylists would have to discuss with you.

Best of luck and let us know what you decide to do!

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:13:11 GMT

I agree with the other posters stating to find a stylist that can give you good advice based on your hair type. Maybe she/he can do a few "test" strands to see how your hair reacts before taking the plunge.

I say go for it and good luck! Would love to see a pic of your hair should you decide to perm.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:15:04 GMT

@Icegoddess- Your perm is lovely - including your color! I've always been envious of ladies with curls - whether natural or permed.

Thx for posting a pic.

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Zhills — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:56:15 GMT

I also get perms in my snow white, thin hair. It looks much like the picture posted and lasts long enough for me to get it cut 2 times before it needs redoing!

Wash, shape and let dry!

My neighbor asked if I had naturally curly hair!

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Luvtuna — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:06:24 GMT

I get a perm every three or four months. I have straight fine hair and I've tried many different products to give my hair body and the only thing that works for me is a perm. I always ask for a gentle perm. I color my hair with Natural Instincts hair color and I use an electric curling brush to get the look I want.

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haddon9 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:19:24 GMT

I used to get perms when I was a kid (thanks mom!) and had a couple as a young adult in the 1980s when they were popular. I really don't like the way I look with curly hair....straight or wavy is the best for me.

I happen to have straight, fine but thick hair. Most of the time when I style it (I wear an almost shoulder length bob) it looks good but if it's rainy or humid out my hair can get frizzy.

Last year when I went to Florida my hair looked so awful!!! Between the humidity & wind I looked like a different person and not in a good way. I complained to my stylist and she suggested a keratin. I realize it's not for everyone but I couldn't believe how great my hair looked after having it done in September and how well it behaved! It lasts for 3-4 months.

I'm going to visit my mom in Florida again soon and just had another Keratin treatment. Hair looks great and the real test will be the muggy Fl weather!

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blackhole99 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:57:14 GMT

I know the salon products they use today to color and perm the hair is much better than years ago. That being said, I think it's asking alot of ones hair to withstand 2 chemical hair processes. To me a soft perm means a perm using a larger rod, not the chemical makeup of the perm itself. A good, honest hairdresser should be able to advise what is best for your hair without doing too much damage. Good luck.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 20:19:24 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@Icegoddess- Your perm is lovely - including your color! I've always been envious of ladies with curls - whether natural or permed.

Thx for posting a pic.

@San Antonio Gal, thanks. I do believe this is the first time I have actually liked my perm on the first day. It usually takes a couple of weeks for it to calm down. I'll probably have to color the roots next weekend. I had to spray on a little root touch-up this morning. I'm really drawn to curls, but especially curly hair that'll never be mine. I've also turned more than one of my friends red.

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plc123 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:56:05 GMT

I get a spiral perm once a year and i have fine waist length hair with no layers and i get the top foiled 3 times a year, My hair is in pretty good shape for my age. The perms and colors are so much better then they were years ago.

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jannabelle1 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:58:23 GMT

@Summer Shine, I don't understand why you use a flat iron if you want some body and/or curls. I use one on a section of my hair that is frizzy, but never on the rest of my hair. I agree with others that a shorter cut with layers makes it easier to get some body and style, along with a mousse or gel. I bought a Calista "perfector" to curl my hair on the days I don't wash it, and that works well for me. I haven't had a perm for years, but that might work for you. Whatever you decide, I'd stop using the flat iron because you'll just get more flat, straight hair from it! Good luck to you!

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Summer Shine — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:54:12 GMT

I have a short layered Bob, use a round brush with drying and flat iron to shape the Bob. I can curl my hair with it as well, it just never holds. I don’t want curls so much a beachy waves. I have an arsenal of hair styling gadgets, Instyler, Valoom(sp?), several sizes of curling irons, tried and returned the beachwaver tsv, and the Daphne. 🙀 Yikes, I need an intervention.

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bonnie f — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 02:43:38 GMT

i'm getting one on wednesday and i cant wait... i get perms every 4 to 5 months... i get my haircut usually every 5 to 6 weeks... i love my curls.....

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granddi — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:31:40 GMT

I would get a perm in a NY minute if I could find a trusted experieced stylist. I can't even get a good hair cut so I can imagine letting a fried perm grow out.