From time to time, every woman wants to change something in herself, refresh her appearance, and give her appearance a charm. And perm is one of the most popular ways to change your hairstyle. Of course, such a procedure has several disadvantages, because during the curling, the hair structure is damaged. On the other hand, curly hair is always in fashion. For those women who have decided on a similar procedure, any additional information will be useful.
Perm and its varieties
The very procedure of curling hair involves exposure to a particular chemical substance that changes the structure of the hair, giving the curls the necessary shape. A few years ago, perm was fraught with great risk, as it greatly weakened and even burned hair. Modern beauty salons use more gentle products that do not affect hair so aggressively. Depending on the chemical reagent used, the procedure can be divided into several types:
- Acid wave - during the procedure, an agent containing acid is used. This perm is suitable for almost any type of hair and provides a strong, long-lasting fixation of curls. Unfortunately, acids spoil hair quite a lot.
- Alkaline curling - the products used during the procedure have a much milder effect on the hair and provide a natural shine to curly hair. The effect lasts up to three months.
- Neutral wave is one of the safest and most popular treatments. The reagents used are very gentle on the hair, almost without causing side effects.
- Amino acid curling is another good way to change your hairstyle. During the procedure, the hair is not only curled, but also provided with the necessary amount of proteins, which guarantees their quick recovery.
In any case, you should first consult with a hairdresser. He will conduct special tests that will help determine the condition of the hair and choose an effective way to curl.
Perm: how is the procedure?
Each hairdresser has his own secrets. But in most cases, curling hair in the salon follows the following pattern:
- First, the hairdresser should wash his hair with a special shampoo that provides deep cleaning.
- Now it is necessary to wind the hair on special bobbins, the size of which is selected based on the structure of the hair and personal preferences of the client.
- After winding, the hair must be treated very quickly with a chemical solution, so the specialist processes the curl on each bobbin and puts on a special warming cap.
- Depending on the structure of the hair, a chemical agent should be kept on them for 20 to 35 minutes.
- After this, the hairdresser should unwind several bobbins in different places in order to check the effect of the curl.
- Next, you need to wash off the remnants of the chemical substance from the hair and treat the curls with a special fixative (the bobbin should remain in place).
- After 5 minutes, the bobbin can be removed, once again treat the hair with a fixing agent and leave for five minutes.
- Now the hair can be washed.
Perm can also be done at home. But do not forget that the means to create curls are quite aggressive. If you do not have experience, it is best to sign up for a procedure in a beauty salon.
Perm and contraindications
To begin with, it is worth noting that the perm cannot be carried out during pregnancy or during lactation. Also, do not sign up for the procedure for women taking hormonal drugs or antibiotics. It's no secret that menstruation is not the best time for dyeing and curling hair. In such cases, it is better to wait for their end. Do not curl on hair that was previously dyed with henna or basma. In addition, the hairdresser may refuse to carry out the procedure if the condition of the clientโs hair leaves much to be desired - the curl is not suitable for dried, brittle and weak curls.
Perm: women reviews
This procedure has a number of significant disadvantages. No matter what advanced techniques are used in modern salons, the hair is still harmed. The disadvantages include the fragility of the hairstyle - new hair will grow straight. The reviews of women are completely different - some were satisfied with their appearance, some then tried to restore hair health for a long time. But if you still decide to perms, then remember that a lot here depends on the skill and experience of the hairdresser.