How does heat affect a perm?

3. Stay Away From Heat. Straightening and blow drying your hair can not only create frizz and damage, but it can also loosen your curls. Make sure to use plenty of heat protectant so you don’t damage your gorgeous curls.

Can the sun ruin a perm?

The UV rays from the sun can damage your permed tresses. If you go for swimming, wear a swimming cap to protect your hair from chlorine.

Is hot water bad for permed hair?

Treat your permed hair like silk or another delicate fabric: washing it once a week is enough to keep it clean and help maintain its beauty. Wash your hair with warm water. Hot water can strip your hair of oils that help keep it moisturized and looking lustrous. Hot water can also ruin the curls.

When should you not perm?

Your hair has to be in a good condition in order for the curl to come out pretty.” So if your hair has been treated and colored, or is extremely dry, it’s probably best to skip the perm, or wait for your hair to regain it’s good condition again.

What is a cold perm?

Cold wave or cold perm is a process that has long been used by salons in the Philippines and elsewhere. In a cold wave perm, dry hair is sectioned and curled around a plastic rod, over which the cold wave solution (usually Pagoda Cold Wave Lotion) is poured, completely soaking the hair.

Why is my perm not Curly?

The two main reasons for permed hair not being as curly as desired are, the perm rods used were too large in diameter and produced a wave rather than a curl. The other is that the perm was under processed (assuming your hair had the proper elasticity to be permed).

Does perming cause hair loss?

Since perming is inherently a drying process, if done so incorrectly can result in damage to the strands of hair making them weak and brittle. This causes the strands to break, leaving thinning or bald patches. The good news is that this type of hair loss is temporary, and new strands will grow back in time.

How long will cold perm last?

A perm typically lasts three to six months, depending on your hair type and how well you take care of it.

Is Cold perm less damaging?

Cold perm. Small to medium rods are typically used in cold perms for extremely defined curls. Curls from a cold perm are usually more prominent when wet. This is the most affordable, and is less damaging to the scalp since rods are usually applied on the ends of hair.