- 1
hair care image by Glenn Jenkinson from Fotolia.com
Use an acid wave on fine hair or hair that has been damaged, as well as on color-treated hair. The acid wave is acid-balanced and uses heat to produce a looser curl. - 2
Rollers image by bnstrong from Fotolia.com
Use an alkaline wave for coarser, thicker hair or hair that is resistant to perming. This perm has an alkaline pH and produces a firmer curl that is longer lasting. This perm does not require heat activation and therefore, is called a "cold wave." It can also be used on normal hair and does not require hair-damaging heat, which makes it a popular choice for most hair types. It will produce a firm, spiral curl or wave, depending on the size of the rods used. - 3
hair rollers image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com
Shop for a perm at your local grocery store or discount store. It is important to check the box for the ingredients, as this will help you determine what type of perm you are purchasing for your hair. In this day and age, these are not your grandmother's or mother's perms, as permanent waves have been improved to make them more moisturizing and less damaging to hair. Alkaline perms now contain moisturizers and are safe to use on highlighted and color-treated hair. They will produce a tighter, longer-lasting curl, which will cut down on the need to re-perm sooner than every six weeks, as well as save the consumer money in the long run. - 4
hair styling image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
To perform an alkaline wave perm:
Start with clean, wet hair.
Wind your hair around rods or curlers.
Apply alkaline perm lotion to the hair.
Rinse the alkaline perm lotion out of the hair.
Apply neutralizer lotion to the hair.
previous post
next post