Perming for Asian Hair?

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#121
you guys got me super excited on getting a dig perm too. My hair is a bit pass my bra line, is that long enough? Also, I have super straight hair, will the perm keeps its shape? Can I just wash my hair blow dry and go or it needs major maintenance? I had my hair perm once when I was 14 and it was a nightmare. But this dig perm got me thinking about it again :graucho:
 
#122
so i just got back from my appt at arty in san francisco. i had mickey. she did a small cut and a digital perm. all in all, i like it. if you're considering a perm, go for it! i'll try to post pictures when i get a chance. :)
 
#123
jacdo said:
so i just got back from my appt at arty in san francisco. i had mickey. she did a small cut and a digital perm. all in all, i like it. if you're considering a perm, go for it! i'll try to post pictures when i get a chance. :)
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oh please yes i'd (and im sure im not the only one!) love to see it!! pls post pics when you can!! i'll be waiting! =)
 
#125
here's a picture of my digital perm. i got it done this tuesday and took this picture on friday. i've washed it twice now. this is how my hair looks after i just use bumble and bumble curl conscious shampoo, conditioner, and creme. i then used my fingers to twirl my hair. i scrunched it too and let it air dry.

if you're in the bay area, i'd try arty in san francisco off of post. it's nice and spacious. the people there are nice. not to mention, they all speak english there. it's a bit pricey but, i don't think i'd want to spend so little as 10 dollars on a perm.

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#127
I am Asian and I got a perm in May, 2007. I was really nervous at first because of all the horrific stories that I had heard. My friend is a hairdresser and she thought that it would look good on me so away we went!

BEFORE:

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AFTER:
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Since that photo, I've had it cut again and it reactivated my perm, so it's much more fuller again. But I've gotten many compliments on it (to my relief). I'm not sure if I'm going to re-perm right away, but I was definitely happy with the end results!

My hair is thick but otherwise pretty healthy. I use Aveda Be Curly cream/control product on my hair and Schwartzkopf Shampoo/Conditioner.
 
#128
jacdo said:
here's a picture of my digital perm. i got it done this tuesday and took this picture on friday. i've washed it twice now. this is how my hair looks after i just use bumble and bumble curl conscious shampoo, conditioner, and creme. i then used my fingers to twirl my hair. i scrunched it too and let it air dry.

if you're in the bay area, i'd try arty in san francisco off of post. it's nice and spacious. the people there are nice. not to mention, they all speak english there. it's a bit pricey but, i don't think i'd want to spend so little as 10 dollars on a perm.

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thanks for sharing this jacdo!!! you look great with your digital perm! now i dont feel too nervous about it as much. if you don't mind my asking, how much did your digital perm cost? and do you happen to know what size roller was used? sorry if im asking too much details, i guess i just want to have a bit of an idea so that when i go, i won't be rushed to pick which size roller to use as i might end up picking the wrong one. i've decided im going to go with arty for my digital perm. :yes:
 
#129
guccilove said:
thanks for sharing this jacdo!!! you look great with your digital perm! now i dont feel too nervous about it as much. if you don't mind my asking, how much did your digital perm cost? and do you happen to know what size roller was used? sorry if im asking too much details, i guess i just want to have a bit of an idea so that when i go, i won't be rushed to pick which size roller to use as i might end up picking the wrong one. i've decided im going to go with arty for my digital perm. :yes:
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the cost was 200. it includes cut and perm. the curler size? well, i'm not too sure. they looked kinda small. not like skinny skinny but just smaller than a medium. if that makes sense...
 
#132
I just got a setting perm this weekend and my hair has been crazy frizzy! Can anyone who has a setting perm recommend a routine to tame the friziness..ie: what shampoo and conditioner do you use and how do you blow dry your hair and with what product? TIA!
 
#133
luxegirl said:
I just got a setting perm this weekend and my hair has been crazy frizzy! Can anyone who has a setting perm recommend a routine to tame the friziness..ie: what shampoo and conditioner do you use and how do you blow dry your hair and with what product? TIA!
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This is what my hairstylist taught me (when I got it done in Hong Kong): After you shower, blow dry it and make sure its damp. Split your hair in in fourths (like youre going to do braids), and twist them...so for both sides, twist them toward your face--left side=twist right, right side=twist left. If you have a curl enhancing serum or lotion, put it in while you are twisting it. Take one of the four twists in your palm and bring it up (so the curls sit in your hand) and blow dry each of the four sections. You can also use a diffuser by placing the twisted hair on it and constantly twist it and loosen up the hair while drying. Do this until your hair is dry, and lightly shake up your hair :)

Sorry if it sounds confusing, but thats the way I've been taught (and have been doing it) and it works like a charm! :smile1: Ask me if you're still confused!

I've found that my hair became frizzy when you brush it after it's dried and used no hair products..just my experience :P


Oh! and sorry I havent responded to the posts from last year, I totally forgot about this sub-forum! (I posted pictures on page 5 of my perm.) Unfortunately, I got my perm in Hong Kong (where else better, right?), and that's where I learned how to dry my hair, hopefully it helps!
 
#135
IntlSet said:
They have some kind of special perm that gives big loose waves. It's not like a chemical perm, it has its own special name... bah! Memory is shot. I'll recall it in a little while.
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My mom used to do that to herself once every few months if my memory serves me right. I remember her telling me that it helped to make the natural waves in her hair more uniform.I just remember it stunk.
 
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