Hairstyle change?

Question

I'm going in on the weekend to get my hair done. I have mainly straight hair which falls about 3 cm below my shoulders.

I don't want a really curly perm, but I would like something that makes my hair wavy. Any ideas, tips, experiences (links to sites with pictures and names of specific hairstyles would help). Thank you!

Answer 1

Ask for a body wave or have your hairstylist use really big rollers.

Answer 2

You can get a WAVY PERM. I don't know about your hair, but mine WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT hold curl w/o a PERM!! I can spend ALL DAY on it, w/a curling iron, curlers, etc....... still, it won't CURL!!!

However, perms severly dry your hair out!! So? If you already have dry hair......... you are taking a BIG CHANCE on your hair breaking off if you go to get a perm. In that case, you may want to consider NOT getting your hair permed; but simply changing the CUT??

Answer 3

Well, you could get some of thoose old-fasioned hair rollers(the ones that are tricky to put on!) hears some info:

Have you ever wondered if there is a method to placing rollers in your hair? Here is what works for me, but it is only a simple guideline to help you get started.
You will need:

-tail comb for sectioning
-rollers (pick size in according to the desired curl size)
-pins if needed for rollers
-styling mist

Shampoo and condition your hair. Allow to partially dry and then add your favorite styling product. Usually a product that can be sprayed on is the easiest to work with.

I like to start at the crown and work my way around, but you can use whatever works for you. Your first attempt may seem messy, but practice is all you need. Starting at the crown seems to keep everything neat for me, but again, use whatever method works for you.
Section off your hair using a tail comb and apply your first roller. The section of hair should be no wider than the roller. Pin the roller in place if necessary. Continue until all hair is rolled and secured. It is also important that the roller is firmly in place against the scalp. This will lift the root and give you a better curl.

If you find that your hair is drying out before you finish rolling your sections, mist again and continue.
When you have finished putting all of your hair into rollers, spray the entire set with hairspray and then allow to dry on its own, or use a bonnet dryer.
When completely dry, gently and carefully remove rollers.
The styling comes next.


Okay it's me again lol, you could do that, or you could get some of those woggle things... um what the hey are they called!? Well you know the strips of foam that kids play on it the pool, the bendy ones that they sit on, thier like them but smaller to roll into your hair and bend at the ends.

http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=hair%20rollers&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

or

http://www.ladyjayne.co.nz/img/productimages/BendyRollers.jpg

both come in heated and non-heated, the first is more tricky, but has nicer results, then the others are easier with not so amazing results, it depends weather your hair is easy to tame or not. But can i just say your lucky to have naturally straight hair, because people pay out loads to have it the way yours is lol!

i hope i helped!

Answer 4

Do you have a LiveJournal? [livejournal.com]
They have some great hair communities one in particular called MadRadHair, in which you can post pictures and different style you want and people give you feedback and advice on what or how to do whatever you want. Theres also tutorials in case you want to learn how to do certain styles.
Check it out sometime. :)

Answer 5

tell them you want a body wave.I'm a hair stylist,so i know what awave looks like.i think you would like that,it just doesn't last as long as a curly perm.

Answer 6

U cud go in for rollers..Even a ringlet look looks awesome

Answer 7

http://www.travelgolf.com/blogs/media/giselle_bundchen.jpg - you could get barrel curls and bangs like Giselle or like
http://www.daria.no/images_468/3/37173_0e0ce.jpg - Adriana Lima. I got my hair done like this and loved it!!!

http://z.about.com/d/beauty/1/0/8/H/curls1.JPG- this one is very pretty also.

Answer 8

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Hairstyle Photo Gallery-
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/09/hairstyles.html#name1

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Hairstyle ideas - tips and tricks-
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2006/12/hairstyle-tips-hairstyles-you-have-to.html#name1

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Short hairstyle tips-
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/01/short-hairstyle-tips.html

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Medium hairstyle tips-
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/02/medium-hairstyles.html

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- *Long Hairstyle tips-
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/01/long-hair-styles-long-hair-is-hotter.html