If you spend a good chunk of your morning styling your hair into a different texture, it may be time to consider a perm. Why bother with extensive straightening or laborious curls when you can chemically alter the way your hair looks?

Perms provide easy and effective alternatives to achieving the hair that you’ve always wanted, but it’s important to understand the costs involved before you consider the investment.

What Exactly is a Perm?

The word ‘perm‘ derives from the term ‘permanent,’ which describes the nature of the hairstyle. Hair is treated with chemicals to create a style that last for several months at a time.

Typically done for a curly look, perms can also create soft waves or straight hairstyles that make daily styling that much easier.

How Much Does a Perm Cost?

The price of perm will depend on your location, the expertise of your stylist, and your hair length. Some salons can offer rates as low as $30 while others can charge upwards of $200.

It is important that you do your research first. You can start by doing some price comparisons with salons in your neighborhood or reach out to your go-to stylist for the service or advice.

The price can change in order to reflect the specific perm that you desire. Beach wave perms will set you back anywhere from $50 to $200 depending on the length of your hair.

If you’re familiar with the regular perm and spiral perm, plain curl perms are typically cheaper than the spiral variety. Stylists typically charge more for medium to long hair versus short locks.

Below, you’ll find a table that details the average cost of all types of perm styles. Keep in mind that prices might vary from place to place. These are reasonable estimates to have in mind when selecting your salon and stylist.