How to Care for Permed Hair

Get a perm in your hair for a great lift in your spirits. Enjoy the soft bouncy curls and the fact that you can wear it all day and not have to do a thing. Now, reality sets in and you wonder how to properly care for your permed hair.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pick or wide-toothed comb
• Shampoo for permed hair
• Conditioner for permed hair

1. Throw caution to the wind and get a perm. You feel like you have a completely new "you" when you treat yourself. Be sure you take care of the perm by waiting a few days to wash it.

2. Dry your hair naturally by letting it air dry. A blow-dryer will make you look like Frankenstein's bride. Once dry, use a pick or a wide-toothed comb to pull the curl into place.

3. Avoid the urge to brush your hair. Brushing a new perm makes it frizz. The curl is there, so don't mess with it any more than you have to.

4. Stay out of heavy wind. Your hair will get brittle and break if blown about with strong wind gusts. It will benefit your hair and your style to cover your hair when in harsh, blowing wind.

5. Protect your hair from harsh sunlight as well. Intense sun exposure can dry out your hair and make it brittle. Aside from protecting it from the hot sun, be sure to use conditioners that nourish your hair.

Tips & Warnings

• The right conditioner keeps your hair strong and tangle-free with a great shine.
• Instead of a brush, use a comb on permed hair.
• If you choose to blow dry your hair, leave it slightly damp so it will not frizz and fray.

[honeybeemay]

on 10/25/2009 I recommend this. You've got the tips to keep permed hair looking great, and it works for naturally curly hair, too!

[anixon84]

on 1/3/2009 Great tips, I just got a perm tonigt, and was wondering how to care for it properly! Thanks!