Today’sperm types, however, are long-lasting and provide more subtle, natural-looking body and waves.
However, as withanyintensive and costly beauty treatment, we had some questions and concerns.
We tapped celebrity colorist and stylist Tabitha Duenas and salon owner Shelley Saunders to get some answers.
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Before booking your next salon visit, keep reading to learn all about the beach wave perm.
Meet the Experts
What Is a Beach Wave Perm?
So what sets the beach-wave perm apart?
Beach Wave Perms vs. Soft, sponge-like rollers are used, as opposed to [traditional] hard perm rods.
I use Arrojo American Waving solution for the beach wave."
The other good news?
She tells us it’s free ofammoniaand doesn’t smell like rotten eggs (music to our ears).
“A modern perm is similar to a perm done years and years ago,” she says.
Straight hair can be transformed into permanent spirals and curls by perming.
Time-wise, the process will set you back about two to three hours in the salon chair.
If your strands are fine and/or color-treated, you’ll trigger the risk of severe breakage and damage.
How Long Will it Last?
“The results are semi-permanent, lasting about four months.
She recommends theVodana Glamwave Curling Iron.
Due to the nature of the treatment, these added curls should last for about a week.
In terms of products, day-to-day styling should be pretty low-maintenance.
“With new texture comes the need for new products,” she tells us.
Try scrunching in a frothymoussewhile the hair is still wet to encourage wave and separation.
The results are semi-permanent, lasting about four months.
Those with coarse, thick, or straight hair are best suited to receive the treatment.
