The first association women have with the word “perms” is even, springy ringlets. But this is not the case with a digital perm!

Recommended Video Digital curls are loose and just add a natural, wavy definition to your hair, which can still make a huge difference if you have a straight hair type. If you enjoy the look of digitally permed hair as much as I do, here are 7 facts to know before you give them a try.

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#1: The Process of Perming Requires Much Time and Skills

A digital perm is a modern perm technique used to permanently change the structure of your hair. Digi perm is one of the types of hot perming that involves the use of a professional machine to heat the rods to around 80 to 120 degrees.

The process takes around 3 hours, which is quite long for a salon treatment. Just like in cold perming, the process involves the application of chemicals to break the natural bonds in your hair and, then, other chemicals to set the hair in a new, curly pattern. Note that digital perm chemical is stronger and, also, heat is applied directly on hair. Thus, make sure the treatment is carried out by a professional who is well-versed in the process.

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#2: Digital Curls Look Very Natural

Digital perm creates very soft, large curls that are more defined when dry. It is not used close to the scalp, so the crown of your hair remains mostly intact.

Digital perming used to work better for short and medium-length hair. But now, when large rolls for digital perms have become available, it is used to create natural-looking waves in long hair too.

Overall, this type of perming helps create a splendid natural hairstyle that largely resembles a ‘rich girl hair’ with a perfect blowout. The difference is that you do not have to spend much time styling your hair each day!