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Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:26 pm  |
(such as ISO Nexture perm that lasts for 20 shampoos and is suitable for highlighted hair)
...would I be able to do it myself if I've never given myself one before? I could also get my mom to help me (she used to give my grandma her perms at home) so she does know how to do those. However, my grandma's hair was very short and the curling rods were tiny! NOT the kind I want to use!! Could it be as simple as placing hot rollers in my hair?
I need to take into account my flat spot and cowlick on the crown of my head and where I want my part to be. So... am I better off getting one in a salon FIRST before I do it myself? Of course I would have to research what salons use the ISO formula. Or...
Are "semi-permanent" perms a common thing? Would any salon be able to do it (i.e., is ISO the only brand that produces a semi-perm)? I recently moved so I now have to start a new search for a trusted hair stylist (I had just found a wonderful stylist that I totally trusted for the last year, then I moved!).
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!  Or do you have any experiences with a semi-permanent perm? If so, please do share! |
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early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:23 am |
I've never heard of DIY perming 
sounds kinda scary to me, cuz even when I go perm my hair in salons, I'd choose one of the most high-priced/good salons. I've tried perming my hair at a cheap salon when I was in highschool and my hair got all dried and they FELL OFF...not like bald but it was quite a bit. And after I tried the "good" salons I found out that perms don't have to damage hair.
I think that a very good perming lotion and the perfect timing is really important. Like if you leave it in not long enough then it won't work and if you leave it in too long your hair will get very very damaged. |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:36 am |
| My mom used to perm my hair all the time in high school. (It was the 80's big hair was in.) I figure that now the at home solutions are probably much safer and gentler. it is not a do it yourself job though. If your mam has had experience doing your grandmother hair, the technique between long and short hair is not that different. I wouldn't be afraid to try it at home, especially with a temporary perm. |
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Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:58 pm |
| You really should go to a good salon. As a retired hair dresser, I can assure you that you could mess your hair up really badly. If you have bleach on your hair, you have to be very very careful with perming solution, as with any hair that has had any kind of color, etc,. it is fragile and can burn easily. Spend a few bucks and treat yourself to someone that is traind in the profession of hair care. |
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