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How to Do a Home Perm

Presented by Lillian Garcia

Learn how to do a hair permanent at home in this free online video series.

Series Summary

A perm (or permanent wave) is a chemical treatment used on the hair to create a permanent curl in the hair. Beauticians have been looking for ways to add curl and body to straight hair since the ancient Egyptian days. Hair is permed by wrapping it around a roller or curler and then applying a chemical solution to set the curl. Before 1906, these chemical solutions were too harsh for human skin, so to obtain the curly look, humans had to rely on permed wigs. In 1906, a German hairdresser named Karl Nessler created a permanent wave system that relied on sodium hydroxide and heated metal curlers. Since then, there have been many attempts at permanent wave systems including creams, shampoos, overnight systems and acid perms. Home permanent wave kits are available at beauty stores worldwide and are safe to use at your home.

In this series of expert videos, learn more about home hair permanents. You will get a formal introduction to the different materials needed for creating a permanent wave in your hair. Get tips on rods, timers, pre-perm hair care, and applying the perm to the hair. See our expert demonstrate techniques for parting the hair and wrapping the hair around curlers or rods. Learn about neutralizing substances and techniques for rinsing and caring for your permanent wave in these expert videos. Watch these informative videos and you will learn more about home hair permanents and beauty techniques from our beauty expert.

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Hair Care for Home Hair Perms

Hair perms can make your hair vulnerable and delicate. Learn how to care for your hair after a perm treatment with expert tips in this free hair care video.

Preparing for Home Hair Perms

Interested in a home hair perm? Learn how to prepare your hair for a perm to protect yourself from damage in this free hair care video.

Supplies for Home Hair Perms

Looking for a new hairstyle? Learn all about the supplies you'll need to do a home hair perm with expert tips in this fee hairstyling video.

What is a Home Hair Perm?

Looking for a new hairstyle? Learn all about home hair perms with expert tips in this free hairstyling video.

Home Hair Perm Results

Worried about your home hair perm treatment? See the results of a successful home perm with expert tips in this free hairstyling video.

Home Hair Perm Rods

Interested in a perm but don't want to spend the money on a professional stylist? Do it yourself with home hair perm rods and expert tips in this free hair care video.

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