This is my fifth perm, so I’m going to answer the top five questions I’ve received!
1. Why do you choose digital vs. texture perm?
My mom always got texture perms, so I associate more mature, wavy hair with that style. Digital perm applies heat to your hair, and creates softer, beachy curls, which is the look I’m going for.
2. How long does a perm take?
3-5 hours depending on hair length, attentiveness of hairstylist, and additional services. This time, I had my hair cut at an earlier appointment, collar-length hair, and a diligent stylist, so the appointment was about 3 hours.
3. Does a perm damage your hair?
Any chemical service will damage your hair, and a perm definitely does. I get my hair trimmed every few months to eliminate split ends. Then I use deep conditioner (Coco de Soleil), hair oil (Caudalíe), and leave-in conditioner (Acure) obsessively. I’m always looking for moisturizing products, so I’d love your recommendations!
4. Where do you get your perm done?
In Seattle, I’ve gone to Ten Pachi twice (Stella and Saori are both fantastic) and been pleased with the service and results. I’ve had three perms in Hong Kong at various “street” salons, and while it’s about half the price, the stylists are definitely not as detail-oriented and chemical solutions seem to be lower quality.
5. How long does your perm last?
The results are ideal for about six months. Waves will last for almost year, but the volume will be limp by then. I get a perm done once a year.
If you have any more questions about perms, feel free to ask me in the comments! Tune in for Part 3 of my summer hair next week.
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love this look!
definitely a nice, fresh cut for the summer!
🙂
vanessa
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I used to get my hair permed all the time but eventually had to take a break from all the damage it was doing. Your perm looks so great though, it makes me miss it!
xo, alison*elle
Great summer hair! I love soft summer waves. You look beautiful!
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Love this look on you! I also absolutely adore your before pic…its so cute! 🙂
Great tips on perming!
Love Priya
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Your hair turned out great. I agree I love your before pic. So playful and fun!
Stay Styled,
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Love the new cut! Also: that bright red color on you looks amazing. 🙂
xox
giedre
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Beautiful hair! <3
Sweet Madame Blue
hi! who was the hair stylist that permed your hair at ten pachi?
I've had Saori and Stella perm my hair, and they're both awesome!
thank you!
The perm looks great! I totally know where you are coming from, Asian hair that that is straight and lacking volume over here.
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i got a perm in high school. no regrets.
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Thats crazy! I guess I always think of like 80's hair when I think of a perm. That looks bomb
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I've always been terrified of perms!!!! Do you see any lasting effects? How many perms have you had? Does you hair have trouble holding curl naturally? I'm so curious… haha sorry!
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I've had five perms. My hair is naturally straight but curls well. I do see hair damage, but new hair growth is still healthy and strong!
I've always debated about getting a digital perm. Love yours!!! Looks great on you.
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Really interesting!
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your hair looks great! i have been putting oils in my hair too for a few months now. my hair is so damaged that i now i try to find more ways to take care of it!
So pretty, love it!! I just got my hair permed as well but I have so much hair and the length is super long so it took 6+ hours! I was going nuts. LOL. I've been to TenPachi for two of my perms and love them. I tried out New Look in Wallingford this time and Emily, the owner there is fantastic. She's super detailed and did not book any other clients that day to solely focus on me which I thought was so nice.
Wow 6 hours! I'd start getting cabin fever too… Your hair is so long now and the curls are gorgeous!
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pretty hair 🙂
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i love your shorter hair! it pushed me into taking of those extra inches myself. i just did a blog post about it as well. come by and check it out xx
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Love it! I'm planning to get a textured bob too 🙂 I had digital perms before but that was with long hair. Looks like they used the large curlers on you. Very nice~ i like 🙂
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Love the texture it gave you!
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Haha, love that first curler shot and, of course, the result! Super fresh. 🙂
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Love the hair, so cute. But love the top even more, where from?
Dolce Vita 🙂
What about the products used for perming? are they natural or unnatural??
Definitely chemical!
Does hair perming causes cancer? it is rumor or fact?
Thanks for the reply, but which type of chemical?
Google or a hairstylist would be able to tell you more about that and your cancer question above 🙂
Oh..Actually I searched on Google but still I am confused.
Hy Carolyn!
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Love your style and your blog! Very lovely!
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