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I`m sutck between curly-permed and naturaly striaght-HELP!!

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Topic: I`m sutck between curly-permed and naturaly striaght-HELP!!
Posted By: loveya262908
Subject: I`m sutck between curly-permed and naturaly striaght-HELP!!
Date Posted: October 02 2001 at 3:17pm
I have naturally blonde a little bit wavy hair(barely any wave but if i put gel in it and scrunch it for 30 minutes i can make it curly) Anyways I always get compliments on my long blonde straight hair, the only problem is, to get it that way i get up at 5:45 AM to blow dry and straighten the few waves i have...this is time consuming and is also damaging to my hair. However lately i have been scrunching my hair and I have gotten so many more compliments on how good my hair looks curly, however scrunching it takes longer than the straightening does..should i get a perm???And if i don`t like it after it comes out what can i do? if i get a perm how much shorter willl my hair look? how much damage does it do? i am so confused...help!!!
~stuck in the middle

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~Sarah~


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Posted By: WUVIE
Date Posted: October 29 2001 at 10:33am
Reply to message: viewthread.asp?forum=AMB%5FAP967431121&id=831&page=1#9.831.1 - 9.831.1

Hello Sarah,

I, too, have stick straight hair, but the straight look doesn`t always fit in with what I am wearing or doing.
I have often wished that I had curly hair, but I have learned to appreciate my hair in that it does have the ability to do many things, or become many styles. I have found that I`m not obligated to wearing it straight down all of the time. I, too, can have curly hair, and so can you!

:-)

I have tried to play with various styles and such, but have found that simply braiding wet or damp hair and using a curler on the ends as opposed to an elastic, the next day your hair is full of life, and fresh, bouncy waves or curls.

You can see my webpage below for a few photos of what I`ve managed to do to my hair to give it that perm look without the danger of a real perm. And if you don`t like the look, simply shampoo it out.

Also, you might try using perm rods and tissue papers on the ends, but not the chemicals. My hair turns out incredibly curly and bouncy when I do this.

Hope you can find a few ideas.
Karen Marie


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Karen Marie... / ACCOLADY

"You never see Eve, Venus, or the Graces painted with cropped hair."

Posted By: Spiraltresses
Date Posted: November 09 2001 at 8:58pm
Hi Sarah,

You seem to like the curls, and the compliments that come along with them. I`m biased towards curly hair so my encouragement is that you go for the curls ... texture is back in a big way after all! And, there`s nothing sexier than a head full of CURLS! Just stay away from any rod that is smaller than a white rod - how long is your hair? Do you have a regular stylist? If not call around to some of the better salons in your area and ask if they have any stylists that specialize in curly styles/perms. When you find one go in for a consultation - I`m sure any pro will be able to help you out, as well as think about a long term plan for your tresses.

A year ago when my wife wanted to perm her almost shoulder length straight hair her stylist talked to her about what she might do longer term and they decided to with a beatufiul "candlestick" wrap that created the most natural beautiful curls and then about 4-5 months later when it was growing out they had discussed cutting it rather short for a totally different look. But my wife knew is was coming and was excited about the different looks. Now she is growing it out again to try another perm and style.

It may be tough to think of your hairstyles in 2 year increments, but it paid off in her case.

But in the end ... go for the perm!;-)

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