Permed hair
Beautiful curls without daily curling can be achieved using chemistry. Modern perm is more gentle than its predecessors. The composition used in the process does not cause significant damage to the hair.
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Types of hair perm
Based on the desired result, you can choose the appropriate type of curling. Acid is a popular type. As a result, persistent curls are obtained that last up to six months. Despite the fact that little damage is done to the hair, the method has a significant technological advantage. The long-lasting effect of beautiful curls is obtained due to high temperatures, which allows you to influence the inner layer of the hair without revealing the scales themselves.
But this method is not advisable for those who have thin hair and sensitive skin. On such hair, curls will not curl well at the base. The hair will also become more brittle. 
Choosing an alkaline curl can also create long-lasting curls. But after such a procedure, the curls only last up to 3 months. This option is perfect for unruly hair. They will take the form of natural and bouncy curls. The advantages of the alkaline method include quick application and minor injury to the hair, since the process takes place without the use of high temperatures. You should not choose this type of curling for owners of coarse hair, as the result will last no more than a month.
Thioglycolic acid perm is a gentle procedure, but you should not expect a long-term effect. After a month, the curls will already lose their appearance.
A neutral way is suitable for all hair types. Curls come out strong and natural, but their shape will be different from curls after regular chemistry.
With minimal impact on the hair, you can curl it using the amino acid method. Proteins and amino acids, which are the basis of the drug, nourish the curls and have a healing effect. The disadvantages include a short duration, therefore this method is preferable for thin and short hair. 
A new alternative method is silk protein curling. This method has a positive effect on the hair structure, so it can be used even on bleached hair. Curls last up to 2 months. Such curls look most impressive on medium and short hairstyles.
The safest method is biowaving. The process uses innovative molecules that are similar in composition to the structure of the hair. The result is natural, lasts up to six months. When applied to curly hair, the effect can last up to 9 months. This look is suitable for normal types and it is not recommended to curl dry and brittle hair in this way. It is also not advisable to apply biowave on bleached hair.
Perms harm
Whatever gentle methods are used when curling, hair is still harmed. Although modern methods do not have such an aggressive effect, some even treat hair.
Alkaline curling changes the structure of the hair and breaks down the scales from which the outer surface of the hair is built. As a result, the curls lose their color, fade and the hair takes on a lifeless look.
Using the acid look, the strands are damaged due to exposure to high temperatures.
Also, any type of curling is contraindicated for pregnant women, when the body is under stress, during lactation, during hormonal therapy, on critical days, with excessive hair loss and in the process of taking antibiotics.
Do not use chemistry for bleached, highlighted and henna-dyed hair. 
Perming hair at home
You can curl your hair yourself. To do this, you need to purchase ready-made compositions.
To curl your hair at home using the acidic or alkaline method, you will need:
- plastic curlers in an amount of at least 60 pieces, and they must be of different sizes;
- a girlfriend or two mirrors;
- glass or plastic bowls in the amount of 2 pieces;
- plastic comb with rare teeth;
- foam sponges with which the composition will be applied;
- rubber gloves;
- warming cap on the head;
- a cape to protect things;
- measuring cup;
- towels.
The whole process takes approximately 2 hours. 
Before you start curling the entire scalp, you need to choose the optimal time. To do this, you need to curl one strand, time it and unwind. If you are satisfied with the result, then the timing is right. It is necessary to adhere to the exposure time indicated by the manufacturer, but do not keep the hair longer than the maximum specified period, as you can burn your hair.
The sequence of applying the composition:
- on short hairstyles, the composition is applied before and after the curlers;
- on medium hair, chemistry should be applied to already curled curls;
- with long hair, an integrated approach is used: first, the ends are moistened in the composition, then the hair is wound, then the composition is applied again.
How to curl yourself:
- Rinse your hair well.
- Divide them into several sections and secure with clamps.
- Start sequentially twisting the strands, and their width should be chosen no more than the size of the curlers. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the strands themselves should not be overtightened, but the ends, on the contrary, must be strongly fixed.
- Warm your head with a hat and wait 20 minutes.
- Unscrew a few curlers and evaluate, if the curls are ready, then thoroughly rinse them with water without removing the curlers. All the chemistry needs to be washed off.
- Dry your hair with a towel and apply the fixing mixture.
- Wait 7 minutes, unwind the curlers.
- Reapply the fixative.
- Rinse it off after 7 minutes with water and rinse hair with citric acid solution.
- Towel dry your hair and apply the repairing mixture.
- Let them dry naturally.
Permed hair: photo
The results of a perm may vary for each girl. After all, the type of hair, their structure, individual reaction to chemical compounds play a role. But, in order to at least roughly understand what you want to get as a result and decide which method of perm to use, it is better to look at various photos.
In the photo below, you can see the hairstyles obtained after a perm on different hair lengths.
Permed hair
Even the most harmless way of curling is very stressful for the hair.
Chemically affected curls need careful care and daily styling. To prevent hair from splitting, you need to carefully monitor their condition, especially for long hair. 
After any method of curling, the hair loses its color and becomes dull. But, despite this, you cannot dye your hair in the first 3 weeks after curling, you need to give them time to recover.
Alternatively, you can apply light toning, which will give your hair a shine and freshness. But you should stop your choice on herbal remedies, they will not only refresh the color, but heal and create a protective film on the hair.
Curls after curling require more thorough protection. Therefore, while in the sun, you need to use means with a certain degree of protection and wear a hat. After contact with a chlorine, salty and cool water environment, you need to wash your hair well.
Hair care after a perm
- In the first three days after the process, you cannot wet your hair, otherwise you can wash off the fixing compound.
- After curling, you need to use special shampoos and conditioners. They can be picked up directly at the place where the procedure was done.
- When shampooing, shampoo should be rubbed onto the area at the roots and into the scalp, the other part will be perfectly washed off with foam during rinsing. Using this method of washing, you can avoid excessive dryness of the hair.
- Wet hair should not be curled or wrung out with a towel or hands. It is necessary to carefully remove excess water with dabbing movements.
- In order for the effect of curling to last for a long time, it is not advisable to delay wet curls. Otherwise, they will lose their elasticity and shape.
- Do not use products from the straight hair product series. Such drugs make the structure heavier, which leads to straightening of the curls.
- Dry curled hair with a hairdryer or heat rollers, but only 3 days after visiting the salon. When using a hairdryer, you need to choose a mode with cold or barely warm airflow.
- You need to style your hair every time you wash your head. It is also recommended to use products from special nutritional series for styling. Having curls, you need to know that it is strictly forbidden to use various varnishes.
- To comb the curls, so that their shape is not lost, should be done with a comb with rare teeth. The use of brushes is excluded. The brushing process should be started from the end, going up to the base of the hair. You can comb your hair for the first time 2 days after curling. After that, you must definitely give the shape to the curls.
- You can not do any bouffant, this will lead to the loss of the shape of the curls, which then cannot be returned.
- In order to restore the hair structure after a negative impact, you can use traditional medicine in the form natural masks and decoctions. Ready-made preparations with regenerating and nourishing properties are also suitable. Effectively in a short period of time, you can improve the condition of your hair with essential oils.
Permed hair: reviews
Before deciding on a perm, you need to read the reviews of those who have already tried it on themselves. The advantages of a woman most often include the fact that you need to spend less time on styling. The disadvantages are that the hair deteriorates, they become brittle and dry, and also often begin to fall out strongly.
