i want very curly hair, perming advice please

Something positive about hair is that it grows. Especially with me because I just cut bangs myself this morning (guess how that turned out).

To check hair growth just examine the roots of your hair since the last perm. It should be straight and smoother.

I haven't seen them anywhere either. You might have to order them or something. I am thinking...eBay.

The key is all in the wrapping and the timing. You need to pay attention and check the curls more often now because you've already had a perm.

I am just curious...why did you cut off all your long hair (I saw your picture) when you wanted a perm? You actually would of had a huge afro if you permed hair that is bob length with tight rollers.

For some reason a spiral perm produces curlier hair because the hair is wrapped directly into it's spiral shape. What you see is what you get.

Maybe the chemicals are absorbed better by each strand.

With the normal rollers, I tend to get wavier hair.
I've never had this done though.

Get a spiral perm. Ask salons about this. I haven't seen them in stores. You will look like a poodle. They'll make tight curls. You might have to grow your hair out for this.

http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip155.htm

I've seen temporary perm kits that wash out in a week if you want to experiment. Look in the hair product isle in Wal-mart or drugstores.

When the bonds in your hair are reformed, they form in the shape they are wrapped in. If you can find something smaller you can wrap it using that. But it will most likely end up frizzy. But you are going for an afro.

About the wrapping, the perm kit will give you directions. They will be wrapped in rows on top and along the sides of your head.

You know the risks. I see I am not going to change your mind about getting regular curls. But it's up to you.

Popsicle sticks to wrap hair around. Pins (plastic) to secure the ends of the hair so it does not unwind.

Make sure to wrap the ends well, or you will end up with stringy ends that you'll have to cut off. The ends complete the curl.

I would assume you would want to use a perm formula for hard to curl hair or thick hair. It is stronger. There is a milder formula for fine or colored hair if you would want it.

I would avise to think long and hard about this. What happens when new hair grows out? Will you cut off the permed parts and start over? Perming over permed hair will damage it further.

If this is something you want then go for it, but know the risks. Like I said before, be very careful with the timing.

well there is a big difference between having your friend perming your hair and the salon doing it.
The salon people know what to do because they had training in perming hair. They also have more experienced and they have qulifications in doing it.
Unless your friend works in a salon or has permed many hair before yours, its ok to do with your friend.
Perming requires very very harsh chemical that can cause 1st or even 2nd degree burns tyo your scalp, neck or forehead. We are talking chemicals in the ph of 10 and above. I am talking toilet cleaner strength.
So be very carefull.

the lenght of the perm is almost half of the length of straight hair, so do the math to see how long you want your curly hair.

I know what you are talking about. My friend, he's got that short curly hair that stays close to the scalp. If he let it grow, it'd just be an afro.

I would say 4.5 to 5 inches is good. Ask someone to wrap your hair in popsicle sticks and secure them with pins that are plastic covered or made of plastic. Metal and perm chemicals don't mix.

This would either make your hair so curly that it gets very short. If the person did the perm incorrectly, you'll get curly frizz. You'll want to get an experienced stylist or a friend who has done this kind of thing before.

Be very careful with the chemical timing, and read the instructions carefully if you are doing this at home.

An effort for you now is to grow out your hair and keep it in good condition for the next perm. Concentrate on growing out your hair by swearing off any chemical treatments and abuse.

Your hair is losing volume and curl, but wavy hair looks good. Just remember that it is temporary until the perm.

If your hair is too short, the stylist (I hope) will have trouble wrapping your hair and she'll break down and cry (I had an art teacher who used to do hair, and she broke down when she kept wrapping this elderly lady's hair and it wouldn't stay).

For growing tips go to the Longhair forum.

Here's an image to keep you motivated:

(Erika Badu)

oh, and by the way, this is what my hair currently looks like (sorry for the quality, had to take a picture of my school ID with the webcam)



i just want to to get the perm as soon as possible before the hair starts to lose its volume and falls down