If you have colored or bleached hair, make sure you use a perm for colored hair. It will be less damaging and protect your hair more. Hot perms (or acid perms) are slightly less damaging than cold perms (or alkaline perms). If you have damaged or bleached hair, consider asking your stylist about a hot perm.
Perming your hair the first time usually isn’t the problem, it’s perming multiple times over already damaged hair. You may notice that your hair becomes drier and frizzier as you get more perms.
It’s super important to moisturize your hair after you’ve gotten a perm. Use a deep conditioner and a hair mask at least once a week to rebuild your hair strands and give yourself a healthy head of hair. [6] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Dermatology Professional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source
Keep in mind that perms can cause hair breakage, though. The chemicals in perms cause swelling of the hair follicle, which can lead to it breaking off. [8] X Trustworthy Source FamilyDoctor. org Family-focused medical advice site run by the American Academy of Family Doctors Go to source
If it’s been longer than 2 days, you may not be able to undo a perm. The best thing to do for your hair is to use deep conditioning treatments for moisture.
Gently blot excess moisture from your hair, and avoid rubbing it with a towel.
