Can you wet but not wash your hair after you get a perm will it ruin the perm?

Answer 1

When you get a perm the hair is in a fragile state. You should not wet it or shampoo it for 48 hours (2 days) after you have had your hair permed because if you do you will damage all the hard work you've done.

Answer 2

You absolutely can wet your hair after a perm. (you just cannot shampoo it for 48 hours...and 72 hrs is even better)

You can either fully wet it or use a spray bottle to mist it in order to combat frizz and/or reshape curls.

I've been getting perms for 30 years and I always wet it the next day. My perms last 10 months or more.

Think about the fact that at the salon they wet your hair, put stying products in it, etc. You can blow dry it if you want, use a curling iron on it, etc. Just don't shampoo it!

And don't listen to the movie Legally Blond. Filmmakers take creative liberties. They're not always factual. :)

Answer 3

It's best not to..the natural oils that build up between washings will act as a protective barrier so the perm will not burn your roots. If you must wash it..which is not advised..use only shampoo.

Answer 4

Yes.

Most people confuse the two.

Perm and Relaxers are different but with either you can shampoo your hair afterwards.

A perm adds curls and a relaxer straightens the hair.

Answer 5

Yeah, you could put your hair into cute little pony tails! Do not braid your hair though.

Answer 6

Not for 48 hours usually.

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

yes