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How to Care for Permed Hair

By Tony Norman

Perms or permanent waves are great on hair that is flat and straight. It definitely adds volume, bounce and curls on any hairstyle. However, if you do not look after those beautiful curls, it can become the ultimate hair tragedy.

The chemicals in the perming solution breaks the natural structure of the hair, reform them to create curls according to the size of perm rods used. This process damages the hair so it is imperative you take special care of perms.

How to Care for Hair After Perm

When choosing a shampoo or conditioner, always look for one that is specially formulated for permed hair. Since perming uses heavy chemicals, your hair tends to be drier than normal and in some cases, can cause hair to frizz. You want curls to be wavy or curly, not frizzy.

Shampoos and conditioners that are designed for permed hair are milder and also contain more levels of moisturizing ingredients such as almond oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, or Vitamin E that can soften, hydrate, and protect permed hair.

Leave-in conditioners are great for daily use as it helps protect permed hair during regular wear and styling.

When used once a week, hot oil treatments and deep conditioning cream applications will saturate the hair cuticle and help strengthen weakened hair strands from the inside.

Regardless of the type of shampoo or conditioner used, make sure to rinse well; product build up can cause excess dryness in permed hair strands which will result in brittleness, split ends, and even breakage.

As hair strands are weakened through perming, they are more susceptible to breakage. Therefore, you will need to be extra careful when styling permed hair.

After shampooing and conditioning hair, gently towel dry. Be careful not to rub hair around too much in the towel or your hair will be matted and difficult to comb.

Always comb or style permed hair with a wide-toothed comb or styling pick.

Regular combs and brushes will pull on hair strands, leading to split ends and breakage.

It is advisable to let permed hair dry naturally (air-dry). As far as possible, try to avoid using the blow-dryer as it will make permed hair exceedingly dry.

If you choose to blow-dry permed hair, only blow-dry until hair is almost 85 percent dry or you risk having frizzy hair or split ends.

Finally, use only light or mild forms of hair gel, mousse, balms, and hair sprays on permed hair. These friendlier versions of styling products helps hold your style without stripping the hair strands of much needed moisture and hydration.

With these hair care tips for perms, your curls will stay long lasting and look natural.

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