Playful curls give the female image an unusual chic, so the owners of straight hair use different ways to get a curly hairstyle. To date, painful styling with curlers supplanted perm. It provides a long effect of luxurious curls and makes curls beautiful.
Features
Perm is a procedure for treating hair with a special compound, during which they change their structure and become pliable to wrap. After chemistry, a neutralizer is additionally applied to fix the new state of the curls, thanks to which the curls last from 1 to 6 months. This type of styling is best suited for hair of medium length and has several varieties: wet, large, light, basal, vertical and spiral. To date, the chemical composition for performing curling is improved, it contains a minimum of ammonia and has firming components that protect the curls from damage.
Hairstyle chemistry is done on all types of hair, the only exception is dyed, bleached and dry curls, because they are difficult to style and after the procedure can break and fall out.
To minimize the harmful effects of the composition, stylists recommend the use of high-quality cosmetics based on plant extracts.
The main advantages of chemical perms on medium hair include:
- providing locks of additional volume and pomp;
- long curls effect;
- the ability to perform self-styling at home, without spending a lot of effort and time.
In addition, perm contributes to the rejuvenation of older women, making their image more fresh and original. As for the shortcomings, they include:
- if the procedure is performed incorrectly, the hair can lose its natural shine, elasticity and become brittle;
- the need to perform mandatory care for curls after curling;
- not suitable for women who have heavy hair, the effect is short in this case;
- the complexity of the procedure at home, it can be done independently only if you have experience working with chemical solutions.
Chemical perm also has its own characteristics, which in its implementation is important to consider:
- owners of rare hair it is necessary to stock up with various cosmetology products, which are aimed at restoring the hair;
- after curling on the hair there is an unpleasant smell (about a week) to hide it a little, rinse your hair with decoctionsmade from chamomile, lemon juice and rosemary;
- wet spiral chemistry on medium hair the first time may not look very attractive, to avoid this, stylists recommend styling without the use of mousses and gels;
- sometimes under the influence of chemical composition, hair can begin to fall out intensively, therefore they should process with nourishing masks and include in the diet foods rich in vitamins;
- often after dubbing, dandruff appears on the skin, this is due to the reaction of the epidermis to the composition, and in order to eliminate this problem, you need to wash your hair only with special shampoosdesigned for dyed and damaged hair;
- some women may have an allergic reaction to the chemical perm, so you should definitely do a control test;
- this type of installation is possible only on healthy and well-groomed hair, with a cross section of the tips and dryness of the locks, it is necessary to undergo a therapeutic course.
Contraindications
Perm, like all other types of chemical hair treatment, has its own contraindications. For example, you can not carry out a similar procedure for pregnant and lactating women. It is not recommended to do it on weak hair for girls who want to additionally add volume to their hair and drastically change their image. Before you decide on such a step, you should carefully choose the chemical composition.
In addition, it is strictly forbidden to perm in the presence of any disease, hair loss, taking antibiotics and hormonal drugs, as well as immediately after dyeing hair.
Kinds
Curling curls chemically is of several types, which differ in the implementation technology and components of the composition. Its main varieties include the following.
Acidic
The peculiarity of the procedure is the use of a glycerin-based product, which penetrates into each hair, without revealing its scales. The result is strong and curls that last at least 6 months. It is undesirable to do similar chemistry on soft and thin curls. In addition, there is a more benign version of acid chemistry, it is performed using thioglycolic acid, but it is characterized by a short effect (curls last only one month).
Alkaline
This is a long-term perm that is made with ammonium thioglycolate.
Compared to acidic, it is safer in relation to curls, greatly simplifies hairstyling with bangs and has an effect of up to three months.
Neutral
The composition of this chemistry has a double impact on the hair zone, thanks to which the curls are minimally stressed and take the form of a curl that has a natural and resilient appearance. Even the softest and finest hair can be curled in this way, curls can last for up to 12 weeks.
Amino acid
It has therapeutic and nutritional effects, as the composition is characterized by the maximum presence of proteins and amino acids. These components protect the hair from the negative effects of chemistry. After curling curls become soft structure.
It is not recommended to carry out the procedure on heavy and hard strands, because curls can quickly straighten. Amino acid perm retains the effect up to two months.
Lipid-protein (Japanese)
It is a complex consisting of proteins and lipids, which have a beneficial effect on hair and restore it well. As a result, beautiful curls are created, which persist from several months to six months.
Silk
Great for those girls who want to have well-groomed hair, as it consists of silk proteins.
Such a perm is suitable even for damaged curls, but it is short (curls retain the original look no more than two months).
Biowave
It belongs to the most harmless and popular types of perm. The composition does not translate hydrogen, ammonia and acids. The active component of perm is cysteamine, which is a biological quality that has a property similar to natural protein. After such chemistry, the hair becomes well-groomed and healthy, and curls look naturally and beautifully combined with bangs. The effect is observed up to 6 months.
Carving
It is considered an excellent alternative to classical chemistry, since it is performed using components that do not penetrate into the internal structure of hairs. Curls after this curling begin to finish after 2 months.
Ideal for owners of damaged and thin hair, you can do haircuts with bangs and without.
Ways
Perm on medium-sized hair may look different depending on the type of wrapping. Therefore, before embarking on this procedure, it is important to determine your own image and type of hair. Today, stylists do it using the following methods of curling curls.
American
This method of cheating involves the use of Olivia Garden hair curlers, thanks to which the curls are stiff and large. In addition, after hair regrowth, there is no transition between natural and curled locks.
This fashionable hairstyle is well suited for owners of medium hair length, whose facial features are clearly pronounced.
Horizontal
Twisting the strands in this case is produced from the ends to the roots, perpendicularly positioning the bobbins.
With the use of papillotok
The work is done with the help of soft files, the curl is created by bending and fixing the ends of the stylers. The peculiarity of the technique is that each strand should be separated in a zigzag manner, and the curlers should be tiered.
The first tier begin to do in the neck and continue to wind up to the occipital zone. Ahead the strands are wound towards the crown. The remaining stylers are placed in such a way that they gradually move to the back of the head.
Radical
During curling process only the root area of the hair. It is usually used for the correction of regrown areas and additional volume.
Chemistry at the tips
Ideal for women of any age, regardless of hair type. Curling is also recommended for girls who want to save time on hair styling. This method is also used when temporary and weak chemistry is made.
It provides a natural look to hair and completely excludes transitions after regrowth of strands. Curls similarly curls perfectly combined with bangs.
Twin
This is a modern method of winding, which provides for both vertical and horizontal placement of stylers.
Tail
Curls are formed only on the tips of the hair, giving volume.
Such a perm looks spectacular and is good because during the treatment the hair does not come into contact with the epidermis of the head, it acts only on areas of regrown strands.
Trapezoidal
This method is usually chosen by those ladies who want to add volume to the hairstyle in the facial area, leaving the basal and parietal area in its natural form. To do this, a skeleton is attached to the bobbin from the first row; it allows you to form a trapezium from the rest of the bobbins.
French (bubble)
The founder of this technique is the famous brand Loreal. The composition, turned into foam using a special compressor, is uniformly applied to the hair, enriching them with oxygen.
During this type of winding, it is important to observe the temperature regime of the composition, it is first heated, then on curled strands it gradually cools.
On the hairpin
Curls are wound on a special pin (non-metallic), then processed by chemical composition. As a result, a fine perm is created and the curls “rise” quite high.
Child
It is considered an excellent option for owners of too sensitive skin. The protective cap with holes, which is worn on the head before the procedure, prevents the composition from getting onto the scalp.
Using this method, you can create both large and small curls.
How to do?
Despite the fact that the perm is recommended to do in beauty salons, girls who have certain skills can perform it independently at home. To do this, you must first prepare a set consisting of:
- two plastic containers, they will be needed to prepare the fixative composition and the reagent;
- brushes;
- old towels;
- gloves;
- chemical composition;
- polyethylene cap;
- two foam sponges;
- peignoir;
- hairbrushes;
- tool for winding (papilotki, plastic curlers, bobbins).
In addition, you will need shampoo and nourishing balm.
After that, you should decide on the type of wave and whether the hairstyle will be with bangs or not. Thin and weak hair should be prepared for the procedure in advance, providing them with medical care. Chemistry can be performed on streaked strands 2 weeks after dyeing, and red curls are recommended to be treated with a sparing composition, this will reduce the risk of yellowness. The very same execution technique is as follows.
- First wash your head. This should be done gently without massaging the skin so that it remains a protective layer of fat.
- Thereafter towel blot hair, they must remain wet. Strands are carefully combed.
- The next step will be cheat hairs on curlers. The most beautiful is the perm with the use of horizontal promotion, during which the stylers are placed in zones: from the forehead to the back of the head and on the sides. In that case, if the chemistry is done on the bobbins, then the winding should begin with the tips and fix the styler near the roots. Strands need to take the same width, not more than 5 mm.
- Then the skin near the twisted curls you need to carefully lubricate the cream and wear protective clothing, gloves.
- Next is preparing the compositionFor this, all components are poured into the container and mixed thoroughly. Their dosage is indicated in the instructions given the length of the strands.
- The sponge gets wet in the chemical solution and with quick movements it is put on curled hair. The head is processed first, then the crown, complete the procedure from the sides.
- A plastic cap is put on the head., they cover it with a towel and wait for the effect of the composition for a certain time (as prescribed in the instructions).
- Thereafter the reagent is washed off with water, and the wound curls are soaked with a towel. Continue the procedure by applying the lock, it is also distributed using a sponge. The latch stand for 7 minutes and remove the curlers.
- Curling ends unwinding the strands and applying the rest of the lock on themwhich is still left on the hair for 5 minutes. Then the head is well washed with water, then with a rinse or vinegar solution, which will help to neutralize the action of alkali. Wiping the hair with a towel and applying a balm.
If a perm is carried out independently for the first time, then it is also important to consider the following nuances:
- during the promotion strands can not be strongly tightened, otherwise the hair can become fragile in the future;
- apply the composition on the strands should be in small portions, since its excess will cause a change in hair color and cause skin irritation;
- when curling, avoid contact with metal objects;
- Before wrapping, you need to test for an allergic reaction.
Aftercare
- do not go to bed with a wet head;
- hair after a perm does not wash the first 5 days;
- It is forbidden to perform styling with a hair dryer and heated hair rollers, for this purpose it is best to use styling;
- hair should be protected from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- tips should be regularly trimmed for grooming.
Do not forget about rinsing with decoctions made from medicinal herbs.
A healthy lifestyle will help to quickly restore damaged and weak strands after chemistry. Girls need to add foods rich in vitamins to their diet. If, after a perm, a trip to the sea is planned, then it is recommended to put on hats or cloth headbands.
About whether to do a perm, discussed in the next video.