Hair Style Tips – Curl Style Perm

Deep down inside, almost every straight-haired has longed to have a capful of curls or a head full of soft waves. While expert setting can create very short-term curl effects, a permanent is the only solution if those curls are to last.

Heat and a roller or round brush simply bend the hair into a curve, but a perm is designed to actually rearrange the internal structure of the hair. It does this by using a special solution which penetrates the hair shaft and breaks down its make-up. Once neutralized the curl perm is ‘fixed’ ad the hair structure realigns itself into the spiral shape created by the curl perm rollers.

In the salon, hair will be shampooed first, put into electric rollers and then treated with the solution. The degree of curl is decided by the size of he rollers used. For soft loose waves, fat rollers are needed. For a tightly curled effect the small, narrow varieties are needed.

Tightly curled hair perms are not recommended unless you are sure that the effect is right for you. Better by far are the body perms. Which make waves that can be temporarily straightened with a brush and blow dryer.

Root perms are sometimes offered by salons that emphasize a high fashion image. These can look marvelous, giving the hair a real lift, but they lose their appeal as the hair grows and the curl moves away from the root.

How to Curl Your Hair ?

Before you contemplate having a curl style perm, you must discuss the pros and cons with your hairdresser. The success of a curl perm depends to a large degree on the condition and quality of your hair. Very dry or over processed hair can become severely damaged by the harsh chemicals used in the perming solution. Hair that has been colored is affected by perming, too and may lighten afterwards.

Perming methods have been refined over the years, and the solutions used today are free from the odors usually associated with the process. If you are contemplating curl style perm, but not sure how you will look with curly hair, try on a wig in a department store in a color and length that matches your own. If you like the effect, visit your hair dresser so that the condition of your hair can be checked. The next thing to decide is the degree of curl you want to achieve the look can vary enormously.