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difference between body wave and a perm?? Printed From: HairBoutique.com Category: Hair Talk Forum Name: General Hair Talk Forum Description: A free wheeling discussion of hair related topics. URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5468 Printed Date: August 17 2025 at 6:28am Topic: difference between body wave and a perm?? Posted By: Unregistered Guest Subject: difference between body wave and a perm?? Date Posted: February 04 2002 at 4:27pm i am considereing getting a body wave done and i would like someone to please explain what the difference is between the two?? i know i DO NOT want a perm but i want a bit of of a wave and volume (none of which i have now!) tks rachael please email your respones ray0201@aol.com Replies: Posted By: Sherry Date Posted: February 05 2002 at 2:20pm A body wave is suppose to add a slight wave to your hair giving it more body--mainly for people who have super straight/fine hair. A perm is curls all over. I would suggest you think twice about getting a body wave if your hair holds curl well. I speak from experience--I had a hairdresser who convinced me my hair would look great with a body wave & I cried when he took the curlers out b/c it was so curly & looked horrid. My hair takes curl so well that a body wave turned into a perm. ------------- Posted By: Spaci32 Date Posted: February 05 2002 at 3:36pm I would like to have one too but I`ve been told by a few hairdressers that they`re very damaging especially if you`re trying to grow hair out which I am. Anyone have suggestions for thin/fine hair to get some texture. Traci ------------- A wish is a desire without any attempt to attain its end. Posted By: Budokan Date Posted: February 05 2002 at 8:22pm Body waves use gentler chemicals and larger rods than a regular perm. Instead of curls, you should get gentle waves (a lazy S shape). A perm will enlarge the hair shaft and give you more body. If done correctly, a body wave will not damage your hair. However, if you want curls without chemicals, check out http://www.heatcap.com - http://www.heatcap.com I have a good friend that owns one and she really likes it. I can tell you she gets nice curls and waves and they last for about 2 days. The good thing is it doesn`t involve harsh chemicals and if she wants a different look, all she has to do is shampoo. A very nice product. -------------

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