Getting a curly perm for black hair is one of the many ways to get a relaxed, bouncy and softer look. Black women have been getting perms for decades in the bid to achieve a curlier look and this practice is carried out by millions of hair salons around the globe. However, amidst the new soft feel and curliness that comes with permed hair, it can be quite challenging to style.

In this post, we will highlight ten beautiful curly perm looks for black women to give you more options when you try styling your permed hair. These styles will change your look completely and help you get the most out of your permed hair. We will also shed more light on how to do perms and how to get them to last longer.

How to Do Perms to Get Your Straight Hair Curly

Perming techniques have really changed over the years and this is definitely for the greater good. In the 80s, one of the leading cause of hair damage was perming and this was as a direct result of all the harsh chemicals used in the perming products.

However, thanks to science today, beauty doesn’t have to come at such a high cost any more. You can get a curly perm for black hair right from the comfort of your home, however, we recommend that you visit a professional hairstylist and get it done properly to avoid any mishaps.

Getting a perm occurs in few, easy steps;

• First, your hair would have to be thoroughly washed to remove any dirt that may hinder the perming agent from entering your hair perfectly. (don’t you just love getting your hair washed at the salon? It’s super relaxing)
• After washing, a perming lotion will then be applied on your hair. Bear in mind that there are different kinds of perming lotions with different strengths designed for different kinds of hair textures (you know we, black women have quite a lot)
• As the lotion works its magic in your hair by basically breaking the disulfide bonds to make it more flexible, the hair is then wrapped in curling rods for a predefined structure.
• Your permed hair will be allowed to sit for a while depending on how coarse or thick your hair texture is.
• After some time, the curling rods are removed and a neutralizer is applied on your hair to rejoin the previously broken disulfide bonds into its new structure given by the perming lotion.
• The neutralizer is then washed off and you are advised to keep your hair rid of any shampoos or heat for the next few days.

This process usually results in beautifully permed or relaxed hair regardless of your hair texture. The average time spent on this process will largely depend on your hair texture so don’t fret when your stylist asks you to sit for a longer period.