Can you perm your hair after going swimming?
Can you perm your hair after going swimming? The chemical products used in pools to condition the water and to control the growth of mold and bacteria, like chlorine, can be very bad for hair under normal circumstances. But, with a perm, they are doubly as bad, because they interrupt the process and the pattern isn't able to finish setting. Can you swim before getting a perm? Perm and Swimming A: Well, most salons will advise that you give your hair between 48 and 72 hours after a perm service to allow the hair to return to its normal balance...