An American Wave Perm is perfect for a client who is looking for a low maintenance kind of perm. Because of the gentle nature of the formula a client would not need to keep up with maintaining the perm if they decide they no longer desire the look.
If you're worried about hair damage or have fine, brittle hair, opt for Japanese airwave or cold perm, as they are the least damaging perm techniques across all types of perm. Both methods are quick and affordable to retain the look and subtlety of natural curls without the use of heat.
Digital Perm is a heat activated perm that lasts longer. It's recommended for clients who are looking to get big curls and has a longer hair. Cold Perm is a kind of perm that does not require heat to process.
Perms offer several benefits that contribute to their popularity: Low Maintenance: Permed hair requires less styling and upkeep compared to straight hair. The curls or waves hold their shape for an extended period, reducing the need for daily styling. (but we recommend styling to keep your hair looking stylish)
Pin curl perm
This type of perm doesn't use harsh chemicals—but this also reduces how long the style lasts. Pin curl perms typically last about 3-6 months.
Multi-Textured Perm
Multi-texture perms give you waves that look more natural and have more variation to them. The process: Following the typical perm process, different rod sizes give you various sizes of curls or waves. Timeline: This perm should last about three to six months.
All-Natural Perms are better for you, your hair and the environment, since they are void of toxic and harmful chemicals and toxins. Caring for the environment while caring for your hair will leave you feeling great and looking just as stunning with your Natural Perm look.
Tip 1 - Bleached/Pre Lightened hair cannot be permed
Thus before each color, always be sure to ask your stylist what goes into your hair. Inform your stylist that you intend to perm your hair in the near future, thus your hair cannot be bleached or pre lightened.
Chemical Type
The acidic perm solution, also known as a hot perm, is ideal for thin, damaged, and delicate hair. It produces more natural-looking curls. An alkaline one, known as a cold perm, is ideal for coarse and textured hair.
Perms can damage your hair over time. If you don't take care of your scalp health, you could get hair loss. Scalp health is important because once a hair follicle gets damaged, you can't grow new hair from that follicle. It's important to get perms only from a trusted salon.
Loose Wave Perm
As the name suggests, this type of perm creates loose waves which can be easily compared to the beach wave look, something which looks fab come summertime. It can be done on any length of hair but the longer the better in this case or the waves likely won't have much effect on your look.
Perms for short hair can cost $30 to $150, medium-length hair can cost $60 to $200, and perms for long hair can cost $80 to $400. Short hair is the least expensive since it uses the least amount of product and the least amount of time to prep and install the perm rods.
Luckily, there are ways to get bouncy curls, soft waves, or gorgeous waves without causing any harm. If you've been wanting a head full of gorgeous curls without the damage, using rag curlers, foam curlers, a curling iron, or scrunching your hair could be the perfect options for you.
Don't use products that contain parabens, sulphates, or alcohol as these can ruin your perm.
Similarly, if your hair is already very dry or breakage prone because of frequent heat-styling, a dry climate, your genetics, or even illness, this may not be the best time to think about perming your hair. The best time to have a perm—rather, when the perm is most successful—is when you have healthy hair.
Photo by AMOS PROFESSIONAL. Photo of the Korean actress, HAN Jimin. The hippie perm is a hair perm that goes from the root to the tip, like the hippies who protested against materialism in American society in the 1960s.
Cold perms, also known as acid perms, are often considered gentler on the hair compared to traditional heat-based methods. The process uses a milder acidic solution, which is less damaging to the hair's structure.
Digital or hot perms: Provide softer, more natural waves by using heat treatments and gentler chemicals.
Spiral perm
Creates tight, corkscrew curls using long vertical rods. The hair is wound around the rods from scalp to tip, creating a spiral pattern. This style usually takes 2-3 hours to complete and can last 4-6 months. Spiral perms work best on longer hair and create a dramatic, voluminous look.
Magic Setting involves rebonding and setting perm. It smoothens the top of the hair and adds C curls/ S curls at the ends. It is recommended for those with frizzy hair and those who want natural smooth curls and more volume, like Korean celebrities.
Cold perms tend to result in tighter and more defined curls than hot perms, so if you're leaning toward getting an extra-bouncy spiral perm style, opt for a cold wave perm.
Enter the loose perm—a versatile solution that enhances short hair with soft waves, gentle curls, or a tousled finish. Whether you're rocking a pixie cut or a short bob, a beach body perm can give you the effortless, voluminous look you've been dreaming of.
Professional Organic Perm
Oway's Owave is the first perm and texturizing system to use fair trade açai oil, organic hops and oat peptides to create bouncy, beautiful curls without thioglycolates, ammonia or parabens.
The best choice for you depends on various factors, including your natural hair type, desired curl pattern, and preferred amount of upkeep. But with that in mind, those with longer hair may see better results from a digital perm, as the length can showcase the full shape of the waves.
Gray hair is usually very resistant, so your stylist will probably use an alkaline type perm, either a cold perm or an "exothermic" perm. Alkaline perms give a well-defined curl to coarse, resistant hair.