Perm FilterLoose spiral waves on your hair, before a chemical you cannot rinse out.
A perm is a months-long commitment that costs real money and, unlike a color, cannot be corrected next week. Modern perms are softer than the 80s version, but "will curls suit my face" is still the first question.
This perm filter adds soft spiral waves through your existing hair, keeping your length, face and lighting as they are. Nothing else in the photo changes, so you can judge the texture on its own.
If you want tighter curls or looser waves, the gallery shows the neighbours on either side of a standard perm.
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Perm
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Hairstyle
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Hair color
Keeping your current color
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Perm and the cuts people compare it with
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Will a perm suit you?
Fine, flat hair
This is the classic perm candidate. Waves add body that no volumising product can fake for a whole day.
Round faces
Waves that start below the cheekbones lengthen the face. Volume right at the temples widens it, so ask for a root perm lower down.
Men's perms
A men's perm usually means texture on top with tighter sides. Preview it on the Male setting; the gallery shows a men's perm and tighter curls.
Bleached or damaged hair
Perm solution on already-compromised hair is a real risk. If your hair has been lightened recently, most stylists will ask you to wait.
What a perm costs
Salon: 2 to 3 hours, $80 to $250
Longer hair costs more. Digital or hot perms sit at the top of the range.
Lasts 3 to 6 months
The waves relax gradually rather than growing out with a hard line, so there is no awkward stage, just softer waves over time.
Care changes
No washing for 48 hours after, sulfate-free shampoo, and air-drying or a diffuser. Heat styling flattens the wave and shortens its life.
Perm questions
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