i really really want curly hair; should i get a perm, or body wave?

Question

I have straight hair, but i really want either big loose curls, or wavy hair.
I don't know if i should get a perm or a body wave! I have know clue what either one of them will turn out like!
could yall please send me pictures of what either one of them look like!

Answer 1

Get some pictures of what you want, and go talk to your hair dresser. I think perms are the way to go for you, but your hairdresser can give you a better idea just what each process will do for your hair.

My sister had very straight hair, and her first perms were sort of . . . poodle-like. I don't know if that's what you are going for -- but you should talk to whoever is doing it for you.

If you are doing it for yourself, you just have to trust the pictures on the box, I think. But it'd be best to have it done professionally the first time. You can ask questions, and pick up tips for if you want to do it at home.

Good luck and happy hair!

Answer 2

Hi.
Here's an excellent example of a perm; http://www.sedu-hairstyle.net/thumbnails/perm-11.jpg
And here's a beautiful picture of a body wave; http://www.studiohair.net/Studio%20Human%20hair%20wig/custom%20soft%20wave.jpg
Body waves are designed to provide gorgeous waves and volume, while perms are used to create soft curls and ringlets. If you have a circle face you may want a perm, if you have an oval or heart shaped face you may want a body wave. If you have an oblong face, ask your stylist what may suit you.
Also consider the following:
Consider alternate treatments and techniques. Consider using a curling iron. If you want to add wave to your hair, add minor curls, or major curls, experiment with a scrunched look, or even just temporarily straighten your hair, there are many ways to do this without the fuss, bother and danger of a full perm. You can even turn your curly hair into wavy hair without a perm.
Consider a haircut. Your hairstyle has a great influence on the final look of your perm. Big curls in short hair may not look that good, for example. Always consider your hair style before considering a perm as some perm treatments are better for different styles of hair.
What's important is that you're happy with you're hair, the most beautiful thing is confidence that you are strikingly gorgeous. Hope this helps and good luck! =]

Answer 3

Remember when you get a perm your hair will swell three times it's normal size.So, you feel like you have more hair.
Get a Professional to show you how to care for your new style.Go with big body curls to start out, and don't over process your hair, trying to keep a curl in your hair.Let it rest
and be conditioned in between times.Get a trim every month.
Curl Rocks when you can control it.

Answer 4

Unless you use a salon quality shampoo and conditioner you should avoid perms at all costs. If you get a perm and use the really harsh chemicals in drugstore shampoo you are going to have dry, frizzy, awful and breaking hair. But if you take good care of it you will be fine.

Answer 5

omg go outside and find a long stick and than bring it inside and heat your oven up to 350 and put the stick in there and wait 15 minutes than get it out and get a little piece of your hair and roll it up on the stick and wait 5 minutes than take it out and put the stick back in the oven for fiteen minutes than keep repeating all the steps until all your hair is curled up

Answer 6

Perms work really well.