Perms, damaging to hair or not? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Momof2kids2005 · 11-13-2005, 07:28 PM

i don't know what to do i am getting sick of my straight hair and want a change but i am thinking of getting a perm but don't know cause are they damaging to hair i have heard they are? i will get it done at a salon if i do and are there any good products to help keep permed hair healthy? I am getting a CHI iron for my wavy hair but now i wonder should i get a perm instead. does anyone else have a perm and their curls stay nice and no damage or frizz? not sure if i should stay straight or go curly LOL i just don't want damaged hair

caliente · 11-13-2005, 08:54 PM

any type of chemical is damaging to hair.

from some of your previous posts that i've read, your hair is already damaged. i'd be very cautious about perming it. if you want curly hair without so much damage, try a curling gel or spray in your hair when it is damp, then blowdrying on low heat with a diffuser. this is what i do to my hair on "curly" days and it looks great.

Momof2kids2005 · 11-14-2005, 07:39 AM

yes i know it damaged now i was gonna wait until the stylist says my hair is ok again to do it and my stylist already said my hair isn't that bad so it won't be too long but thanks for advice