Perms

Perms often have a notorious reputation. There are plenty of safety concerns regarding perms that you need to understand before your next visit to a salon or purchasing a home kit. The most...

People who have thick, bulky hair that grows in a "pyramid" shape may seek options to reduce the bulk in their hair. While an experienced stylist can give you a good cut to minimize bulk, you can...

Knowing how to properly smooth hair when applying a relaxer is the surest way to get the best results. Whether you apply a relaxer to virgin hair (hair that has no straightening chemicals in it)...

If you want to apply a texturizer to your naturally curly hair, knowing how long it lasts will make sure you're happy with the hairstyle, whether you want loose curls or big waves.

When applying a texturizer to your hair, you're not trying to completely straighten it, as you would with a regular relaxer. A texturizer does use the same chemicals as a relaxer, however, and...

Hair relaxers work to straighten hair thanks to two very powerful chemicals: sodium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is also called a "lye" relaxer due to the very high pH...

Much caution is needed when using a relaxer for African American Hair that breaks easily. Relaxers contain chemicals that break down the molecular structure of the hair, causing the hair to...

Getting a perm is a long-term decision. The chemicals used alter the composition of your hair so it will remain curly, even after washings. The only true way to get your hair naturally straight...

If you've always wanted curly hair, you can get it with a perm. A perm involves rolling your hair up in curlers and then applying chemicals to the hair which alter its composition. Whereas your...

There are so many home perm products available in grocery stores, drug stores and beauty supply stores. The way the rods are wrapped, though, make a huge difference in the quality of the permanent...

Permanent waves used to mean dry, brittle, frizzy hair. That's not necessarily the case any more. You can safely get a permanent wave in your hair to create just about any type hairstyle you want.

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...

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.

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...