When you're all set to start perming, here's what to do:. Straight perms aren't nearly as popular as they were during their heyday in the early s—"I haven't had anyone ask for one in, like, a bajillion years," Hogan says—but many salons still offer the service. Although the salon process for straight perming is more or less what you'd do at home, you're way better off in the hands of a professional, say all three of our stylists.
At the end of the day, a straight perm is permanent—which can be an upside or downside, depending on how much you like your results. Even professional hairstylists can create unintended kinks in the hair during the straight-perming process, he explains, and any mistakes are there to stay. If your perm kit comes with specific aftercare instructions or products, use them, she urges.
When you can safely wet your hair again—your kit instructions will tell you exactly how long to wait—make sure to baby your newly straight hair. Bond-repairing hair products can help strengthen damaged hair and restore its elasticity; we like Amika The Cure Multi-Task Repair Treatment, a rinse-off mask that leaves hair feeling smoother and more manageable in 60 seconds.
Although you can expect your processed hair to be forever smooth, any regrowth at the roots—duh—won't be. You can perm new hair growth in about six to eight weeks to avoid that business-on-bottom, party-on-top look. Just be careful to concentrate your application on the regrowth to avoid further damage to the treated hair.
Doing a straight perm at home is absolutely possible if you have unprocessed wavy or curly hair, but it's risky even for the most committed DIYers. Before you perm, talk to a hairstylist to make sure you're a good candidate for the treatment. And if you're not sure you can pull off a straight perm safely at home, let a pro take charge.
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If you have short, thick, or fine hair look for an iron with narrow plates. Ideally, the size of the plates in your flat iron should be between half an inch to one inch long. Pick an iron with plates between one and a half to two inches wide. If it weighs more than a couple pounds, you'll end up getting sore while using it.
Find the appropriate heat setting. The heat setting you select on your flat iron is important. If it's too hot or too cold, it may be ineffective or even cause damage. Not all flat irons allow you to adjust the heat. If your hair is undamaged and of average density, it should be safe for you to use a flat iron without adjustable heat.
However, if you have special needs regarding your hair splurge on a more expensive flat iron where you can control the heat. Straighten your hair. Once the flat iron is warmed up, you can begin straightening your hair.
This process can take some time, so be patient. Section your hair before you begin straightening. Separate your hair into 4 sections, then work with. Don't try to straighten more than about. Thicker hair will need more sections than thinner hair. Start with the section near the nape of your neck. Comb it again after it's straightened. Move through your hair with the flat iron one section at a time.
Go slowly, keeping a steady pace. Ideally, you'll want the sections of hair to flatten out on the first try. Going over the same section more than once can dry out hair and lead to damage.
You do not want to cause yourself pain, but applying a bit of pressure can help get your hair smooth and flat on the first try. Method 2. Deep condition your hair. If you want to permanently get rid of a perm, you can do so by using a perming kit to reverse the chemical process that caused the perm to set.
Before you use a perming kit, however, make sure to keep condition your hair. If possible, do so the day before you use the kit. Comb your hair and separate it into 4 to 6 sections. If you have thicker hair, you'll need more sections. Start at the root and move down to the tip. When you finish with all the sections, but your hair in a shower cap. Apply heat to your hair. You can use a hood dryer, with the heat set to medium, for 20 minutes.
If you don't have a hood dryer, you can throw a towel in the dryer and wrap it around your head for 20 minutes. Towel dry your hair and then brush and style as normal. Wash your hair and apply waving lotion. When you're ready to use the perm kit, wash your hair.
Then, apply the waving lotion found in the perm kit. Style your hair as you normally wear it, even though your hair is wet. For example, create a side part, or comb your bangs forward, if you have them. If necessary, use a towel to keep the lotion off of your face. Comb the lotion through your hair. Use a wide-tooth comb for the process. Comb for about 10 minutes, until your hair is fully saturated with the lotion. Hopefully, the curls should be relaxing a bit.
If this is not working, comb your hair for another 5 minutes or until you notice this effect. Rinse lotion from your hair. Once your curls begin to unfurl, rinse your hair. Use very warm water for this process and rinse your hair for at least 3 minutes. You want to make sure you get all the lotion out of your hair. Dry hair and apply neutralizer. Blot all the excess water from your hair. If necessary, squeeze your hair inside the towel.
However, do not rub your hair as this can cause damage. Once your hair dries, apply the neutralizer from the kit. Repeat the process you used with the waving lotion. Once you're done, rinse the neutralizer out using very warm water.
The neutralizer takes longer to rinse than the waving lotion. You will need to rinse for at least five minutes. Care for your hair afterwards. Once you're done with the neutralizer, pat your hair dry again. Or maybe the stylist made a mistake, and instead of soft beach waves , she left you with ringlet curls that gave you an unpleasant look.
Or maybe you miss your straight hair. The less aggressive ways to straighten your hair with a perm How to care for your hair before and after a perm. Tabla de Contenidos How to straighten a perm with the least amount of damage possible Straighten your hair with the flat iron Straighten your hair with an at-home perm kit How to care for your hair before and after straightening your perm Conclusions.
Remember that you have done a permanent curling treatment. You should divide your hair into small sections, no bigger than 1. I recommend that you start straightening the pieces closest to the base of the head. Wash your hair with your regular shampoo, dry it softly with a towel, and divide it into four to six sections. Then, using gloves, start to apply the perm solution while you comb each section of the hair as you apply the solution. Always use a wide-toothed comb.
Once you have finished applying the solution to your whole head, continue combing the hair straight for about 10 minutes.
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