My perm is out, my hair damaged, but I want another one

> HI,> I have had about 3 perms in my life. The problem is,> that the last one really messed up my hair and it came> out really quicky.> My hair looks dreadfull staright as I have a really> long face, so I realy want another one.> I have tried to make do by scrunching my hair...but it> makes it look like straw.> What can I do ...I want curly hair, but I dont know if> it is a good idea to have another perm if my hair is> damaged.> Please help...is there nothing else I can use to> create a bit of curl...even if it is temporary??> I am desperate as I am going on holiday soo and I hate> this straight hair!!To Paula;If your hair will pass the 'stretch test', take a dry strand and slowly stretch it about 10 to 20 % of its length and if it does not break and returns to its former length or closely, then the 'elasticity' is ok. Next take a dry strand and drop in a warm cup of water and see how long it takes to sink. If it floats and does not sink or sinks very slowly after a while its 'porosity' is ok to re-perm.If it sinks rapidly don't even think about perming your hair!If after these tests it checks ok, try having your stylist use a Quantum 'Hydra-Balance' Perm to re-perm your hair with. Shampoo and apply a heavy bodied conditioner such as Redken Climatress and sit under a hot drier with a cap over the hair for twenty minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water and proceed with the perm, it should do ok.william