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A perm or permanent wave works by breaking, realigning and then reforming the disulphide bonds between the proteins in the hair. The reforming of these bonds cannot be perfect, so the hair becomes more brittle and weak. Some perms are more thorough than others at reforming the bonds, but all damage the structure of the hair to some degree.

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When not to perm your hair?

Okay, you should not perm you hair right after you dye your hair because you will be damaging your hair even more and the damage you are causing on your hair already will be increased.


Is a straight perm more damaging to your hair than a curly perm?

Yes. Relaxing (chemical straightening) has a higher pH than perm lotion, it is more alkaline, and is harder on the hair.


How long to leave perm solution on your hair?

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What is worse for your hair a perm or a relaxer?

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Do you perm your scalp when you get a perm?

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Is it possible to get your hair permanently straightened if so about how much money is it?

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How long does a perm stay in?

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How do you get your wavy hair permanently curly?

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Can you use a color rinse on your hair after a perm?

It depends on the perm but it will burn though your hair because you would have just got it perm


What can be used to clean perm out of hair?

Perms are chemical. A perm can not be cleaned out of the hair. A perm can only be removed by other chemicals, or time will wear a perm out. If you choose to remove your perm with chemical perm remover, you take a big risk of the added chemicals doing damage to your hair and scalp.


If you water your hair after you get a perm will it make your hair look greasy?

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Can straightening a perm destroy your hair?

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