to perm or not to perm?

amber11 · Aug 31st, 2008, 07:46 PM

so i don't know much about perming, i'v searched through the beauty bar too but i was just wanting some more clarification, im not even totally clear on the difference of a digital perm vs. regular or what would work best for me...
i have long thick hair with slight wave and i was told that if i get a perm that it would make it easier to curl and wave and since im super low maintenance with my hair and it would also make it so i could just put some product in it and it'll will "wave/curl" out on its own. what do you guys think or recommend?

christymarie340 · Sep 1st, 2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by amber11

so i don't know much about perming, i'v searched through the beauty bar too but i was just wanting some more clarification, im not even totally clear on the difference of a digital perm vs. regular or what would work best for me...
i have long thick hair with slight wave and i was told that if i get a perm that it would make it easier to curl and wave and since im super low maintenance with my hair and it would also make it so i could just put some product in it and it'll will "wave/curl" out on its own. what do you guys think or recommend?

my hair is the same..everthing I've read about a digital perm is that we're good candidates for it (I'm not an expert though LOL) I've been going back and forth w/getting one because I always seem to have a bad experience when I get my hair done not that I've had a perm before, but anyway)

if you seach past threads, you can see some pic's of the digital perm & info about it. its suppose to be better (by better I mean the curl) and less damaging on your hair than a reg. perm.

anyway, if I decide to go for it I'll def. posts pics and info!

good luck

Michie757 · Sep 1st, 2008, 12:12 PM

Hi, I have thick hair. Since I was small my mom has been perming my hair! The thing is you have to keep doing every 4 months or so! It does a lot of damange to your hair. I havn't perm my hair since last may. and my hair has grown more! and lots much better
but thats not the point.
I use the Matrix sleel look, and its looks just like a perm!
http://www.matrixbeautiful.com/produ..._smoother.aspx

amber11 · Sep 1st, 2008, 07:18 PM

ok thanks guys i think i might just have to do it except its so expensive for long hair haha...but ill keep searching threads too

lesparkley · Sep 1st, 2008, 07:36 PM

digital is a lot less damaging than a regular perm (i've had both and there's a noticeable difference in the quality of my hair). i started a thread on it earlier:

Considering a Digital Perm...Opinions?

here are some of my pictures for your own reference.

before:

right after getting a digital perm:

now (2 months after getting the perm):

i'm still loving mine. let us know what you decide!!

luvshopping90 · Sep 1st, 2008, 11:28 PM

I used to keep a perm but since they have fallen out of popularity I haven't gotten one in years now. I don't know if a regular perm can achieve curl that isn't too curly in the beginning. I always had to have hair that was curlier than I wanted it so that I could still have curl when it grew out. My hair is also thick and wavy and I struggle because the sides of my hair have volume but the top is a bit flat. I would LOVE to have a perm to solve that problem! I have found a great line that brings out the curls in your hair. Its Matrix Curl Life. Green bottle and I use the shampoo, conditioner, and mousse. Makes my wavy hair a little wavier and helps it to look a little curlier.

amber11 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:09 PM

oh awesome thanks guys ill definitely try the matrix curl life while im looking into the perms.. and thanks for the picture thats exactly what i would want my hair to do just a slight curl/wave not kinks everywhere

Cathryn · Sep 4th, 2008, 04:35 PM

I was also contemplating a perm and am now looking into digital. I have fine hair and was told it should be ok as long as it's healthy. Lesparkley, your hair is gorgeous. I heard digital or ceramic perms are the most natural looking.

Aug 31st, 2008, 07:46 PM	#1
amber11 Member	to perm or not to perm? so i don't know much about perming, i'v searched through the beauty bar too but i was just wanting some more clarification, im not even totally clear on the difference of a digital perm vs. regular or what would work best for me... i have long thick hair with slight wave and i was told that if i get a perm that it would make it easier to curl and wave and since im super low maintenance with my hair and it would also make it so i could just put some product in it and it'll will "wave/curl" out on its own. what do you guys think or recommend?

Sep 1st, 2008, 07:36 PM	#5
lesparkley fight on, trojans! Location: sunny southern california	digital is a lot less damaging than a regular perm (i've had both and there's a noticeable difference in the quality of my hair). i started a thread on it earlier: Considering a Digital Perm...Opinions? here are some of my pictures for your own reference. before: right after getting a digital perm: now (2 months after getting the perm): i'm still loving mine. let us know what you decide!! __________________ "i preach moderation in all things–including moderation"

Sep 1st, 2008, 12:12 PM	#3
Michie757 Trini To da Bone Location: Brooklyn	Hi, I have thick hair. Since I was small my mom has been perming my hair! The thing is you have to keep doing every 4 months or so! It does a lot of damange to your hair. I havn't perm my hair since last may. and my hair has grown more! and lots much better but thats not the point. I use the Matrix sleel look, and its looks just like a perm! http://www.matrixbeautiful.com/produ..._smoother.aspx

Sep 1st, 2008, 07:18 PM	#4
amber11 Member	ok thanks guys i think i might just have to do it except its so expensive for long hair haha...but ill keep searching threads too

Sep 1st, 2008, 11:28 PM	#6
luvshopping90 Missing Maui... Location: Georgia	I used to keep a perm but since they have fallen out of popularity I haven't gotten one in years now. I don't know if a regular perm can achieve curl that isn't too curly in the beginning. I always had to have hair that was curlier than I wanted it so that I could still have curl when it grew out. My hair is also thick and wavy and I struggle because the sides of my hair have volume but the top is a bit flat. I would LOVE to have a perm to solve that problem! I have found a great line that brings out the curls in your hair. Its Matrix Curl Life. Green bottle and I use the shampoo, conditioner, and mousse. Makes my wavy hair a little wavier and helps it to look a little curlier.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:09 PM	#7
amber11 Member	oh awesome thanks guys ill definitely try the matrix curl life while im looking into the perms.. and thanks for the picture thats exactly what i would want my hair to do just a slight curl/wave not kinks everywhere

Sep 4th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#8
Cathryn Member	I was also contemplating a perm and am now looking into digital. I have fine hair and was told it should be ok as long as it's healthy. Lesparkley, your hair is gorgeous. I heard digital or ceramic perms are the most natural looking.