Perms: All You Need To Know
Permanent Waves: What Are They?
By perming the hair, you will allow it to take on a brand new shape by chemically altering its internal structure. Perm rods take on different forms depending on their kind and size, how much hair is anchored around them, how tightly they are rolled, and whether they are right on top of the scalp where the hairs leave or if they are offset in some way. Depending on the perm solution used, permed hair will have different potency and feel. There are different strengths of perm solutions, ranging from softer curls to snug, springy, crunchy curls.
A professional hairstylist can also differentiate between acid waves and alkaline waves when it comes to perm solutions. In-person, your hairstylist can determine which works best for your hair type.
Permed Hair: What Happens To It?
There are two parts to the process. The hair is chemically broken into its shape during the first part of the perm process after it has been wound on the perm rods and the wave solution has been applied and left on for a certain amount of time. Second, the neutralizer is applied to the blotted and rinsed hair in order to rebond the protein molecules to form the perm rod's shape and diameter. Consequently, the hair is able to assume an S shape, where it waves back and forth along its shaft, and ends in a curl at its end.
The perm is determined by the size and strength of the S shape. With a perm wave solution, not all protein molecules are broken, and a neutralizer cannot completely rebond the hair. The oxidation process needs time to finish rebonding the hair, so most perms require that the hair not be shampooed for 24 to 48 hours. The first few shampoos after a perm also cause the perm to relax.
Are Permanent Waves Really Permanent?
There is, as long as the hair continues to grow (usually at a rate of 1/2 inch per month). It is important to remember that perms usually loosen up to 25% after two weeks of shampooing and ordinary care after a perm.
What Are The Benefits Of A Perm?
Modern perm alternatives do not all result in kinky curls. Hairstylists have access to a variety of solution types and strengths, as well as the manufacturer's backup instruction and support. Today, perms are often offered to add volume and/or feel as well as support fashion. You might want to consider getting a perm if you cannot seem to get the fullness and hold you want. Consider perms as another tool to help you achieve your goals.
What Is The Best Way To Care For Your Perm?
After most perms, don't completely wet your hair for 48 hours. You should follow the instructions of your hairstylist if he or she tells you otherwise. It can be lightly misted with water and scrunched if it flattens out. When the appropriate amount of time has passed, use a shampoo for chemically treated hair and a conditioner. Comb out the tangles with a broad-tooth comb while the conditioner is on. You can let your permed hair air dry if you use a blow dryer on a low setting and don't pull too hard on it. Waves can be held in place and frizzies can be relaxed using styling aids.
Set up an appointment with Nazzi in Larkspur and Santa Rosa, California, and she will help you with these ideas. For more information, visit www.nazzihair.com.
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