How to Maintain a Curly Perm
Once you've purchased and applied a curly hair perm solution, maintaining it can be easy when the appropriate steps are followed. There are a variety of methods to try, but with the right amount of care, your hair will remain full and luscious with a beautiful set of bouncy curls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Curl enhancing deep conditioner
- Leave-in conditioner
- Olive oil sheen
- Curl hair texturizing spritz
- Wide-toothed comb
- Long pipe cleaners
- Blow dryer
- Towel
Instructions
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Make sure to allow your perm to set for at least 24 to 48 hours after application and blow dry. Never blow dry your hair completely dry, as it can create excess frizz and split ends in your perm. Instead, blow dry your hair until it is still lightly damp and gently towel dry the remaining moisture. Avoid using excess chemicals in your hair after a perm, which has already been damaged from the solution and treatment. When styling, choose a light pomade, glaze, or hair gel as opposed to hair spray or mouse, which can contain heavy amounts of alcohol.
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Scrunch your hair daily with your fingers and use a light texturizing conditioner for further softening. When needed, wrap four long pipe cleaners together and separate pieces of your curls over the created, thicker pipe cleaner, wrapping your hair down and over the pipe cleaner to maintain distinct, separated curls. Bend and tuck the remaining excess of the pipe cleaner up over the hair. Let stand for 1 hour and set with texturizing curl spritz. Blow dry on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Apply natural oil conditioners and curl enhancing deep conditioner to your hair weekly. Make sure to watch that your hair does not become to dry or frizzy. Instead, when brushing, use a wide-toothed comb and follow the natural curl of the perm and do not break the hair to remove the shape. When needed, use a scrunchy or light hair tie when pulling your hair back to keep the natural texture without pushing too harshly on the shape.
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Tips & Warnings
Always choose products that are low in alcohol and ammonia to keep your hair healthy and shiny. Bumble & Bumble makes excellent products for permed hair, and gently spraying olive oil sheen on your perm is a great addition to keeping your hair looking shiny and healthy.
These steps will insure a healthy head of hair and a curly perm. But following these alone won't be enough. Make sure you go in for a trim every four to five weeks to remove splits ends and excess frizz, allowing for natural hair growth and moisture to restore to your perm.
