Will getting a perm make my hair frizzy?

Question

I have very flat, straight, asian hair. I want a root perm and maybe a few curls to volumize it. I was wondering if perms would take the sleek out of my hair and make it frizzy? ALso, how much damge will it cause to my hair? Because I've already dyed and hilighted it six different times. I've tried volumizing shampoo but it doesnt work. It's hard to do my hair (hairspray, blow dry, etc.) because it is long. I am horrible at it so i want a perm. Does anyone have an idea of how perms turn out? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Sounds to me that you are not an ideal candidate for a perm

Over processing your hair through colouring really puts a serious number on your hair.

I would wait it out, get a good hair cut and focus on products to make your hair shiny, strong and manageable. When you've accomplished this, go in for a semi perminant perm. They do exist now and it means that you will have the effects of a perm for only 6 weeks.

Which is great non-commitment hair fun.

Go sit down with a good hair dresser, she might just suggest a little trim with long layers and a few extensions added in to give you volume and boost.

Perms are a crap shoot, and they turn out the worst if you've previously chemically treated you hair. So your friz factor increases exponentially.

As I said before, wait it out. check out www.kmscalifornia.com and see the examples on their models. Anything there that you like?

Biggest rule of thumb is to stop working against your hair and start to work with it. When you start that, you'll find you'll get what you want out of it in the end. For me, I have long, coarse, thick straight hair. I learned some key tips on putting in volume and body in my hair and now it's night and day.

Try smoothing serums, blow dry root lift and blow drying on a cool setting with a round brush to help get the health back in your hair before you tackle the semi perminant perm!

Answer 2

I've gotten a perm twice (before my hair started naturally waving so I didn't do it anymore)

Once it turned out very nicely. You can choose how tight you want the curl. As long as you take care of it your hair won't go frizzy. It might damage it some though. Your hairdresser will tell you if she doesn't think your hair can handle it ok?

My other perm...I had an accident with it. It was the first day I could wash it ( you have to wait a few days before you can use shampoo) and I wasn't thinking about it since it was so new and I started combing my hair...AAH all it did though was make it really loose and it didn't seem to last very long.

Answer 3

It's funny. The salon I tried going to one day advised me against getting the $100 perm from them and instead going for a $40 style. They'd also teach me how to add volume to my hair and what not. Basically, getting a perm is bad for your hair if you do it constantly. I've gotten a perm twice and haven't had it in a while. And no, it doesn't make your hair frizzy. What it will do, however, if you get it constantly, is dry out your hair and make it less shiny and bouncy. I don't know that from experience but I know from watching my mother get a perm for the past 10 years of her life. Her hair could be so much more healthy if she just dealed with her hair and blow dried it in the mornings. While blow drying can do bad things to your hair, a perm will do much much worse. Continue to do what you do and maybe go to a stylist you trust who can help teach you how to style your hair on your own even better.

Answer 4

I wouldnt recommend that you perm your hair at this time, and definitely DO NOT do it yourself because your hair has already gone through enough damage with the coloring 6 different times. If/when you go to the salon, be sure to let the stylist know of any chemicals that you have previously used on your hair so that she can select the correct formula.

Perms can look like a big frizzball if the wrong rod sizes are used or when overprocessed. With the right styling aids and professional application, a perm can be a Godsend.

As with most chemicals, they should only be applied by a licensed stylist....the cost for a correction will far exceed the cost of the style.

Answer 5

I dont know if a perm is the best thing for you it will dry your hair out and it is potentially damaging to your hair. I had 2 perms when i was younger and to this day i dont have curls but i have a really ugly wave to it in random spots and i cants stand it. If i was you i would ask my hairstylist different ways to do it without gettin a perm. Try putting mouse in it after taking a shower the blow drying it upside down it'll give more volume to ur hair

Answer 6

I have naturally straight hair. I got a perm about a year ago and it dried my hair out so much. I loved the curls that I had but once it started to grow out it didn't look as good. Now when I want to wear it straight I have to blow it out and then use a flat iron on it. After all that heat, my hair just looks fried so I have to put a lot of conditioner on it. It was worth it to get the perm, just be ready to buy conditioner by the barrel.

Answer 7

OK i have never gotten a perm but i have wavy FRIZZY hair and it looks damaged and blow drying and rubbing it with a towel can damage it even further. but to get my hair a little less frizzy i use Pantene hydrating curls shampoo and conditioner and for the top i use Garnier Fructis Style smoothing milk (it's like not MILK! it's like conditioner) strong it instantly smooths and controls frizz PS i suggest straighting it if it still has curls

Answer 8

I'm sure you have beautiful hair. Remember curly hair isn't for everybody. I suggest that you leave it alone only because it will not come out that way that it is pictured in your mind. Then you might regret it and stress your hair out...=)

Answer 9

since u hav long n flat hair , u can try cutting shorter layerings on the top coz even when u get to perm , eventually it will still be flat coz ur hair is long n heavy

Answer 10

in most cases,................ya!
my perm is frizzy only when i dont take care of it and that's.......um...........hardly never!!!