How to Loosen Tight Perm Curls

Deep conditioning can soften and loosen a tight perm.

Your new perm didn’t turn out quite the way you expected, making you feel like a dreadlock dame instead of beautiful Goldilocks. There are several quick-fix measures that you can use to loosen the curls, if the wiry perm seems too tight for your style preference. Remedy tight perm curls and get the desired look with simple home solutions.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Deep conditioner
• Blow dryer
• Round bristle brush
• Salon rods or rollers
• Non-chemical straightening cream

Instructions

1. Wash and shampoo your hair immediately to loosen the curls. Washing the hair breaks the perm bonds and prevents the tight perm curls from setting in.

2. Deep condition your hair with a thick cream conditioner. Deep conditioners moisturize and soften the hair cuticle, to loosen the curls. Leave the conditioner for five minutes and rinse thoroughly with warm water.

3. Blow dry your hair with a round bristle brush to change the shape of the curls, from tight to loose. You can also set your hair on salon rods or rollers according to the size of the curls that you want and air dry or blow dry them.

Tips & Warnings

• If the home remedies don't work, try using an at-home non-chemical straightening cream, which you can purchase from a salon or a drugstore.

References

• VirtualHairCare: Get In The Know About How To Straighten Or Curl Your Hair
• HairBoutique.Com: Most Common Hair Disasters & How To Fix Them
• Look Great, Lose Weight, Save Money: Curly Perm Curls Are Too Tight!
• Sally Beauty: My New Perm is Too Curly... What Can I Do to Relax it a Little?
• Beauty Hobby: How to Loosen Your Curls From Perm

Resources

• SalonWeb: Perms