Hot Perm:

• In a hot perm, an acidic solution and heat is applied to form curls. This type of perm is also called Digital perm, which usually lasts longer and requires less maintenance compared to cold perm. However, the hot rollers can damage your scalp, making it an unsuitable perming technique for root perm.
• Suitable for: Thin, pin-straight hair

Cold Perm:

• Cold perm uses an alkaline solution and normal curling rods to achieve curls. It is also called traditional or classic perm. Due to the absence of heat, a variety of styling creams and gels are used to achieve the desired look
• Suitable for: Dense, Coarse hair

Whatever may be the type of perm you opt for, salon perming involves a standard procedure:

• Firstly, the hair is treated with an appropriate chemical solution. This helps in breaking the disulfide bonds in the shafts
• The shapes are moulded using different winding techniques like a spiral, piggyback, weaving, root, hopscotch and double wind to create curls of varied sizes and shapes.
• Once done, the reformed hair is set with a neutralizer

Top 10 Tips for Taking Care of Permed Hair at Home

Once you are done with your perming session, tell yourself that the stylist’s job is done, your’s will start now! Permed hair is high on maintenance and requires special care. To enjoy long-lasting curls with minimal hair damage, we recommend you to follow these tips:

1. Avoid Washing Hair: Do not wash hair for at least 2-3 days after getting your perm done. Shampooing hair within 48 hours of perm may lead to uneven curls. Also, standing directly under the shower can weigh down the hair in the crown section.

NOTE: Some salons claim that washing your hair with a mild shampoo will not affect curls. But, that applies to salon-quality shampoos done by professionals. So, if you want to use a regular drug-store brand at home, it’s better to follow the no-wash rule!