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But in reality,doperms ruin your hair, or have we all been living a pop-culture-perpetuated lie?
More specifically, it depends on your hair texture and what youve done to it in the past.
Read on for everything you gotta know before trying out the treatment for yourself.
First up: What the hecks a perm?
Who should get a perm, and who should not get a perm?
New York City-based hairstylist and curl specialist
Generally speaking, healthy hair is the best suited for perming.
experts say its probablynotthe best idea.
Do perms ruin your hair?
The perming process has (thankfully) come a long way since the 80s.
Virgin, unprocessed hair will usually be A-OK to go through the perming process.
But a general rule to keep in mind?
The more chemicals youre putting in your hair, the more damage theyre likely to do.
What damage does a perm do to your hair?
A few tell-tale signs to look out for:
Are some perms safer than others?
New York City-based hairstylist and curl specialist
But though the technique a stylist uses doesnt make any different, the chemicals they use certainly do.
Most perm solutions, like ammonium thioglycolate, are very high on the alkaline side, around 9.5.
Ultimately, the safety of any key in of perm comes down to proper consultation, says Morgenson.
Having an experienced professional makes all the difference, because every head of hair is different.
How often can you perm your hair?
Limit straightening your hair afterward as well, as this will cause the hair to straighten over time.
And use products that are tailored to your new texture.
You should also keep the right products in your toolkit (satin pillowcases, hair masks, etc.)
to confirm your new style stays looking and feeling as healthy as possible.
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