How to Perm Hair?

1. The hair is washed by clarifying shampoo;
2. The hair is tightly wound around a curler or a rod;
3. The perm lotion is applied to the hair;
4. After a while the perm lotion is thoroughly rinsed;
5. A neutralising lotion is applied;
6. A failure to rinse and neutralise properly can lead to many problems.
7. The hair should not be washed for two to three days.
8. Cut your hair after you perm.
9. If your perm does not take you should wait a while before getting a new one.
10. Because permed hair can be dry, avoid over-use of irons, hot combs, and high-speed blow dryers.
11. Use hair care and styling products that are specifically recommended for permed hair.
12. Wait one week to color your permed hair.
13. If the curls have dropped, use curl boosters and cut down on washings.
14. Avoid bleaching permed hair.

Very fine hair is the worst hair to perm. It needs the minimum amount of perming solution and processing time.

Very straight, coarse hair is often resistant to perms.