Perms

I know. You're horrified. I mean, me? Perm? Just writing the word gives me a rash. But perms have come along way, baby. In fact, a permanent body wave (phew) can be a long-haired girl's miracle...

Giving someone a perm in their own home is more convenient and less expensive than going to a salon to get a perm. Home perms can be a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends. Read on for tips...

Many childhood memories include the horror of a home perm. Usually given at the kitchen table by mothers, the ordeal left eyes red, skin itchy, nerves frazzled and hair really frizzy. Today's...

If you have dexterity, a modicum of patience, and a child who is willing to sit for over an hour, then you are ready to begin your journey into the cosmetological world of the permanent wave! ...

Having a perm done at a salon can be very expensive. Besides paying for the actual perm kit you're also paying for the beautician's time and service. You can get a good quality perm by doing it at...

Texturizing hair can be challenging, especially if it's the first time you've decided to put such strong chemicals in your hair. Here a few tips on how to do it correctly without frying your hair.

A perm can be a great way to add body and curl to otherwise straight, flat hair. But a bad perm can leave you in trauma and wearing hats for weeks until it grows out enough to cut. You definitely...

A successful home permanent depends on the way you neutralize your hair. This step also helps protect the hair's health. Neutralizing lotion is contained in a home hair permanent kit and acts to...

A bad perm not only damages your appearance--it can also strip the hair of natural texture and color. Whether too much curl or not enough curl is the cause of the problem, learn how to reverse a...

Many women get a straight perm to make their hair more smooth, sleek and shiny. A straight perm is the chemical altering opposite of the regular perms most people are familiar with that give body...

When you use a home permanent, follow an organized approach for rolling the hair. Divide the scalp into sections and roll one section completely before moving to the next. Use rods of different...

When you give yourself a permanent at home, it is wise to protect your clothing as well as your skin. The chemicals contained in the hair permanent solution are strong and will seep through and...

Shampooing your hair after a permanent is a delicate process. Washing your hair too soon after the treatment can deactivate the chemicals, causing a waste of time, money and damage to your hair....

Permanents produce varying effects on your hairstyle, from tight curls to simply giving your hair more body and wave. Caring for a hair permanent properly will keep your permed hair looking...

Perms work best on hair that has not been colored. The chemicals are too harsh for double-processed or heavily highlighted hair. The thicker your hair, the better the perm will take.

So you've decided to perm or relax your hair. This process has been in use from young to old for many years. However, this alternative to achieving smooth, sleek and straight strands isn't for...

How to perm African American Hair is really easy. You will learn step by step how to apply the perm in your hair and also how to wash the perm out. You will also learn tips on how to make your...

Are you tired of spending over 80 dollars at your salon just to make your hair curly? Here is a cheaper way...

Make sure when you give home hair permanents that you are timing them correctly. Letting hair permanent solutions stay on too long can damage the hair and the scalp. On the other hand, if you...

Curly hair is not a curse. It can be styled just as easily as straight hair. The self-experimentation, I discovered the trick to getting the best results is to manage your hair the right way....