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Printed Date: September 27 2024 at 3:15pm
Topic: New to the site
Posted By: SiriusGrrl
Subject: New to the site
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 11:35am
Hello all. I am new to this web site. I have been reading the posts for a few days but forgive me if I ask a question that may have already been asked.
On thursday (8/19) I am going to get a perm. It is actually my second attempt... the other time, i cancelled my appointment bc i was nervous.
The Brief History: I am 21 years old. I have straight brown hair. The length is about 3.5 - 4.5 inches below my shoulders.
I was nervous (and still am a little) for a few reasons. Obviously, it is a big change for me. But moreover i am afraid that the perm will take away the length of my hair. I have this fear that after the perm i will have Annie hair. I realize that this is irrational, seeing as how the lady that is doing my hair knows that I dont want tight curls. She actually told me that she will give me the biggest rods she has. Lately I would use hot rollers when I go out, just to get an idea of what itd be like. I really really like the look the hot rollers give me, however, i think a loose perm would be exactly the look i would like to acheive
While I was reading different posts on this site, i read how to style a perm by pointing the diffuser downward - that was a really good tip. (FYI) :-)
Are there any other tips that may be useful for me?
After my perm, if i want to go straight for a night, what is the best way? An air bush/ blowdryer, or a flat iron?
Sorry for the long post. I'm just really nervous/excited.
-Lori
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Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 11:48am
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A good stylist will test a bit of your hair first, before doing the actual perm.
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Posted By: SiriusGrrl
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 12:33pm
What do you mean? How can you test the hair when it comes to a perm. Doesnt the perm go thru a process before being done?
I'm not too sure about testing my hair, but the lady that is perming my hair has been working with my hair since i was in 9th grade...
Thanks for the reply.
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Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 12:53pm
Hello and welcome... I see no has informed you of the rules we have for newbies! You must submit a picture of you and your hair for all us hair fans to oggle over and offer our unwanted opinions about...lol
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Posted By: SiriusGrrl
Date Posted: August 18 2004 at 9:35am
How do i go about submitting a pic. The best i can do it direct those of you who want a pic.
community.webshots.com/user/siriusgrrl
I am Lori.. so in the desciption (if i am in it) will say either 'Lori' or 'me'. ::shrug:: Hope that is sufficiant.
I edited bc i didnt know how to use the url thing. Oh well.
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As I grow to understand life less and
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Posted By: SiriusGrrl
Date Posted: August 18 2004 at 10:02am
Actually... this may be one of the best pics that i have that will show what my hair type is like and such.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/174720296/174726280SENhMj - http://community.webshots.com/photo/174720296/174726280SENhMj
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http://community.webshots.com/photo/174720296/174723179ZcGlYX - http://community.webshots.com/photo/174720296/174723179ZcGlYX
As you can probably tell.. its angled in the front. However the actual length (from the back) is about 3-4 inchs below my shoulders.
Hope that I helped you all to get a better understanding.
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As I grow to understand life less and
less, I learn to live it more and more.
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Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: August 18 2004 at 12:03pm
Looks like you have great hair... I don't think damage or excessive shrinking should be a problem. As always try to go to trained pro!
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