Discover which perm is best for your hair throw in.
But these permed styles are not just a thing of the past.
We tapped Lara and hairstylist Briana Dunning to explain every key in of perm there is.
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“Body waves offer a softer, more natural-looking wave,” adds Dunning.
“It can also provide added texture and longer-lasting blowouts.”
The ideal hair pop in for this treatment?
The rods used for spiral perms are usually on the smaller side and applied vertically rather than horizontally.
“This will give a fuller, longer look to the hair.”
Inconsistency in the curl size is what makes it look so effortless and natural.
“Multi-textured perms are my absolute favorite,” says Lara, who specializes in the look.
“These perms use a combination of different-size rods to create that more believable, natural-looking curl.”
The results are a very perfectly imperfect, natural jot down of movement.
Straight Perm
Not all perms are curly.
The catch that differs a straight perm from other straightening treatments?
Well, it’s permanent.
(Hence its name).
“This isnt something people normally ask for anymore,” says Lara.
“They tend to do a keratin treatment or Brazilian blowout instead.”
Stack Perm
Stack perms typically bring to mind a very ’70s look.
“Its also great for frizz control, and can give the hair a bouncy appearance.”
According to Lara, partial perms work best with shorter haircuts.
The spot perm is all about meeting specific, individual needs.
The machine has detachable rods that come in different sizes and achieves a natural wave or soft curls.
Lara says that this technique creates soft waves and gives light volume to the hair.
For an extra beachy vibe, leave the ends out when curling.
Dunning adds that flexi-rods are used to create an effortless, natural looking wave in hair.
“This is not a springy curl, it’s more of a relaxed wave.
The rod size determines if there is more or less movement,” she says.
The most natural-looking perm is the beach wave perm which creates loose waves throughout the hair.
