Perm
Posted by Joker8 on August 06, 2002 at 01:37:45: Previous Next
Ok, Well i got around 7inch long hair all around and my bangs go to just the top of my mouth without pulling them. My hair is very thick I mean very, very thick and has like its own kinda poofyness to it by being so thick. Well my real question is Im thinking about doing somthing different with it for my senior year of school and my girlfriend suggested that I get a semi-perm or somthing like that, that just makes it really wavy. Is this damaging to my hair. Will I still be able to reach my goal one day to be able to have mid-back length hair and be able to put it in a professional-like pony tail. Will the perm die out like after my senior year so I look good for a good paying job. Is there any pictures you can post showing me what it will exactly look like. Well I know I asked alot but I thank you all for responding with what you can.
Re: Perm
Posted by Treyn on August 06, 2002 at 06:44:20: Previous Next
In Reply to: Perm posted by Joker8 on August 06, 2002 at 01:37:45:
I personaly would not get it permed. Chemicals of any kind are damaging to hair and makes it brittle and straw like which can't be repaired. Not healthy at all. If you want wave try a curling iron for temporary results. But I vote against the perm. You'll probably end up regretting it in the long run. GOOD LUCK and KEEP IT LONG!!
Re: Perm
Posted by A sylist on August 06, 2002 at 08:17:35: Previous Next
In Reply to: Perm posted by Joker8 on August 06, 2002 at 01:37:45:
Well, first to make a perm work well a salon is the ONLY place to get a perm. It does break down the hair shaft but done correctly will NOT do damage to it. If you think your hair is thick now wait til you get a perm. I think your hoping for a result not possible. I suggest you talk to a good stylist in your area. After reading this board for years I think there is one thing you can be sure of getting, amature information and many peoples personal opinion. With out seeing your hair type, texture and length not one preson on here, including me can help you. Do the right thing and get a repore with a stylist. Everyone needs hair cuts even if you have long hair keeping your hair trimed and healthy can only happen with proffesional help.
Best wishes for great hair
Re: Perm
Posted by Nick on August 06, 2002 at 11:01:35: Previous Next
In Reply to: Perm posted by Joker8 on August 06, 2002 at 01:37:45:
I would also say don't get the perm if you are planing to keep it long in the future. All my previous attempts at growing out ended when I used chemicals like perms bleach and dye.
Re: Perm
Posted by Doug on August 06, 2002 at 12:30:12: Previous Next
In Reply to: Perm posted by Joker8 on August 06, 2002 at 01:37:45:
I agree with the others about avoiding a perm if at all possible. Even if the permed hair isn't obviously damaged, it won't be as healthy as unpermed hair, and will never go back to being completely normal. If you are seriously considering a perm, ask the stylist to let you try out the new style by setting your hair instead of perming it. Then you can decide if you like the style, but still wash it out.
You might want to consider just regularly styling your hair with a curling iron or rollers to get waves (and you could stop at any time). It might be something your girlfriend would enjoy doing for you.