Most common questions used to investigate
Do you know how to treat curly hair?
Do you have a moisturizer on hand?
Do you know the washing procedures?
are you worried that perms can damage your hair?
Are you ready to spend extra time and effort in maintaining your hair?
Are you aware of the pros and cons of perming your hair?
Common conclusions
You have to start understanding the dos and don'ts with curly hair, even if you didn't have one before because perming converts all types of hair into curls and this means, you should treat your hair like a curly one! This means you have to choose shampoos and conditioners designed for curly hair as this will prevent damage to your curls and will help you perm to last for a longer time.
Before you head out to perm your hair or on the way back, buy a good hair moisturizer. Even oils like coconut oil and Moroccan oil should suffice. This is because your hair can get a little damaged after the perming process and may look frizzy and unmanageable, depending on the perm and your hair type. If you think it is all over the place, go for a deep moisturizing procedure where you can apply these oils on the scale and slightly on the surface to put it all together.
You should not wash your hair for the first 48 hours after perming. Also, make it a point not to touch your hair for 48 hairs to give some time for your hair to set. The third aspect you should avoid is combing your hair and never tie your hair into a ponytail or a bun as all these can disturb your perm. Lastly, avoid going in the sunlight and if you have to, use a scarf or hair to protect your hair from the direct rays of the sun.
Your worries are partially right because perming involves chemical treatments that interfere with the cuticles on your scalp. Over time, it can make them lifeless and damaged. Some people may even experience hair fall and thinning after they perm their hair. While this is not the case for everyone, it is always good to know what to expect from a procedure.
Maintaining permed hair requires a certain amount of time and effort and if you think you don't have that, think about your decision to perm your hair. In general, perms will last for about three months on short hair and about five to six months on long hair. You must be ready to put sustained time and effort in maintenance for this duration.
Like every process, perming comes with its share of pros and cons. So, make an informed choice and talk to professionals if you'd like before you go for it.
Great! Make the decision that's best for you after considering the pertinent factors.
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