Perm for long hair

Kinds

There are several types of perm for long hair, consider the main ones:

Neutral perm for long hair photo

This perm for long hair can be recommended to everyone. It is suitable for almost everyone, has a minimal effect on the hair and is therefore generally gentle.

Curls can hold out for up to six months.

Acidic look

This name for the type of curling comes from the use of an acid in the process, which is called thioglycolic acid. As a result, we have a dense elastic curl, the result can be observed for a long time.

At the same time, it is not suitable for those who have problem scalp and thin, weakened strands.

Alkaline

A special substance penetrates the inside of the strand and changes its texture. A softer curling method compared to an acidic one, but will not last at all on thick hair.

In general, the curls will be beautiful and elastic and will last about three months with the correct procedure.

Amino acid species

This perm not only does not harm the hair, but on the contrary brings benefits. At the same time, there is no curl density, it looks natural. But unfortunately, this method will not work for long-haired beauties, it will not last at all.

But on short and medium strands, curls can be observed for a month.

Biowave

Biochemical hair curling consists of natural components, but at the same time stains the strand in a reddish tint. The curl looks quite smooth and beautiful.

From the root

The strands curl from the root. Suitable for those who already had a perm, but the roots of the branch and even hair became visible. The strand winding scheme is as follows.

Silk look

The name also comes from the composition, since it contains elements of silk that have a beneficial effect on the hair. Large curls on long hair have a soft and natural texture.

American view

It turns out a beautiful and very elastic curl that will last long enough. American perm with large curls for long hair, the photo of which is presented below, looks very natural and beautiful.

African view

Everyone knows the beautiful curls of African women, in this case, just such a result is obtained. In this case, the curls will not be large, but small. It will be very persistent, but at the same time it will not work out somehow to change the styling, so you need to decide whether you are ready for such sacrifices.

Vertical execution

Suitable for owners of long and thick hair, which is almost impossible to wind on horizontal curlers. Here, a special type of curler is used, such as a spiral or a bobbin, and the strand is wound vertically from end to root, which allows it to be wrapped around the entire length.

Features of curling for long hair

Both body waves and small spiral curls look very beautiful on long strands. True, the former unwind faster, therefore, on a long head of hair, curls from the roots are not always possible. Such curls can only be done by an experienced hairdresser.

• He will use curlers of different diameters and skillfully smooth out the transitions between curls of different sizes, make a neat chemistry with or without bangs.
• In addition, aggressive formulations are often used for this purpose. They spoil the curls a lot, but they provide a long-lasting effect.

Partial perm for long hair from the middle of the strands or chemistry at the ends is a good solution for the first experiment.

The appearance will change, but not dramatically. If you don’t like the result or if the hair deteriorates badly, you can cut the ends.

When choosing a curling method and determining the size of curls, you need to take into account such nuances:

• For short, long-haired girls, too lush, voluminous hairstyle with small curls is unlikely to suit. This styling looks much better on tall beauties.
• Owners of a square or rectangular can make large horizontal curls.
• To get the natural effect of light waves, you should use curlers of various diameters, and keep the preparation on the curls for only 10-15 minutes.
• For tight curls, you will have to catch the maximum time recommended by the manufacturer, but not longer.
• Before curling, do a cascade or slightly graduate long hair. This will add opulence to your hairstyle. The growing strands will not spoil the overall styling.

Procedure

First of all, test the skin and strands with chemical reagents. Even if you have selected the preparations taking into account the type and structure of the hair, an allergic reaction to the components is not excluded. For this:

• apply a little of the composition to the area behind the ear, soak for 10-15 minutes;
• in the absence of itching, swelling, rash or other manifestations, moisten a thin strand on the back of the head with a small amount of the solution;
• if after 2-3 minutes the hairs become brittle, gray or start to break, buy a new drug, or even give up the curling altogether.

If the curl, like the skin, has passed the test, proceed with the procedure for perming long hair:

• Wash your hair with a special or regular shampoo, tar or laundry soap. When doing this, do not massage the skin.
• Dry your hair lightly with a towel.
• Comb gently, divide into several sections.
• Select a small strand from one zone, fix the rest with hairpins.
• Comb, pinch the ends between a piece of paper for chemical. curling. If not, use regular baking parchment.
• Pull the strand perpendicular to the head, wind it on the curlers. These can be bobbins, boomerangs, and other products. Depending on how thick your hair is and how large your curls are, you will need 50 to 80 rollers.
• Not twisting the curl too tightly, fix it closer to the roots.
• Repeat the same for the rest of the strands. You can start curling long curls from the top of the head or from the back of the head.

Attention! If the hair goes down below the shoulders, special hair curlers-wellaformers are suitable. These are latex pouches that form a curl by tightening the strand. But the roots will remain straight.

Having covered the whole head, take care of protecting the skin, eyes and clothing from the effects of chemicals:

• wrap the area along the hairline with a special bandage or moisturize with a fat cream;
  wrap a cotton swab, towel, or cotton swab over the top. Tie the back with a knot, in front, attach to the curlers on the forehead;
• put on a waterproof cape;
• you can hang a towel around your neck or use a special bowl where excess composition will drain;
• Protect hands with rubber or plastic gloves.

After that, continue the curling process:

1. Pour the chemical into a plastic, ceramic, or glass bowl. Do not use a metal container. The same applies to other devices: combs, hairpins.
2. Spread the solution over the curled curls with an applicator or sponge. It is more convenient to start at the back of the head, then move to the top and sides.
3. When finished, put on a special insulating cap or plastic cap, and then a terry towel.
4. After 15 minutes, check that the curls are ready.To do this, use your gloved hands to spin 4 curlers: on the back of the head, on the forehead, on the sides. If the curls do not turn out the way you want, spin the rollers again, wrap your head. Check the condition of the curls without exceeding the maximum holding time of the preparation on the head.
5. Having achieved the desired result, rinse the solution with warm water without removing the curlers.
6. Blot your head slightly with a towel.
7. Apply half of the total amount of fixative. If it is not foamy, dampen hair straight from the bottle. Whisk the foam in a bowl. To do this, you will need a second set of non-metallic containers and a sponge (applicator). For the treatment of curls, it is the foam that is needed.
8. Remove the rollers after 7-10 minutes.
9. Gently dab the other half of the fixer over your curls.
10. After 5 minutes, wash it off with running water.
11. Rinse your head with a vinegar solution. Long curls will require 4 liters of warm water and 130 milliliters of essence.
12. Remember the curls a little with your fingers and pat dry with a towel.
13. Treat your head with a caring balm.

How to prepare for a perm

For such a complex procedure as perm, the strands must be prepared in advance in order to cause them minimal harm.

1. Firstly, the choice of curling agent depends on the structure of the curls. For thick hair, you need to select a stronger product, for rare less strong. If the hairstyle is very split and lifeless, then you should not resort to perm.
2. Secondly, the scalp must be in proper condition, if it is very sensitive, or there is any damage or irritation, then you should not perform this procedure, as you can inject some kind of infection.
3. Thirdly, not all tools, even those tested by friends, will suit you. Therefore, before starting work, you need to test, for this, a certain amount of the substance is applied to the skin behind the ear, after ten minutes you can watch the result, if everything is normal, then the product is suitable.
4. Fourth, to give a good shape to the hairstyle, you can cut your hair, then the result will be clearer and more noticeable.

Selection of the type of curls for long hair

Long hair opens up unprecedented horizons for the hairdresser for experimenting in the technique of curling or shaping curls. However, before starting the manipulations, the masters often suggest correcting the haircut.

If your hair is cut in a straight line, hairdressers recommend cutting it with a cascade that guarantees layering.

Such a hairstyle will transform heavy, thick strands, turning it into a light shock, and will give extra volume to thin curls. Layered curls guarantee a natural look.

The nuances of the perm procedure

Hairdressers warn that curling has a number of nuances, the knowledge of which will help preserve hair, as well as maintain its beauty. Common recommendations include:

• Any manipulation of hair harms it, destroying its structure. The preliminary recovery of the hair will help to save the situation. In a month or two, professionals recommend an intensive course of treatment. Salon or home restorative procedures, including lamination or keratinization, are suitable for this.
• Remember that gentle formulations also dry out the strands, like other types of solutions. Therefore, prepare for the procedure - stock up on moisturizing serums or sprays. Apply restorative masks on a regular basis. It is allowed to use purchased products or homemade products.
• An impressive part of the compositions does not have a pleasant aroma. It stays on the curls for a couple of days, so it is recommended to carry out a session before the weekend or 2-3 days before the event in order for the hair to “wear off” before it appears in the world.
• Hide the hair dryer in the back drawer, as the hot air aggravates the situation, disrupting the moisture level of the strands. If the situation arises when you need to dry with a hairdryer, use the cold air mode.This will reduce the negative impact.
• Don't go to bed with damp hair. This will ruin the appearance of the curls, deform them or deprive them of bulk.
• Be prepared for the skin to react to the chemical with dandruff or itching and hair loss. In such a situation, it is worth taking a course of vitamins on drink, as well as systematically making nourishing masks based on natural oils that will soothe the scalp.
• Dyeing is prohibited after curling. Two aggressive treatments in a row will make your hair look terrible, draining it.

By following the recommendations, you will provide your hair with proper care, which will lead to the maintenance of healthy curls.

Price

The cost of a perm directly depends on the length of the strands and the technique used. The average cost for long curls is from 4,500 to 6,500 rubles.

The professionalism of the master and the status of the salon play an important role in determining the price.

Effects and hair care

Fine or coarse chemistry for long hair is your personal choice, because regardless of the size and shape of the curls, the hair will still be harmed by chemicals. Any such intervention in the structure of the hair shafts is fraught with dryness, fragility of the strands, and their increased loss.

Hair becomes less shiny, weakened. The tips are especially noticeable, so it is better to cut them off immediately after the procedure.

The harm from chemistry will be more or less pronounced - it depends on the quality of the composition and the duration of its exposure. Take it responsibly. Plus, you can help your hair overcome chemical stress as quickly as possible.

This is easy to do if you master the main rules for caring for curls after chemical. curling:

• Do not wash your hair for the first 3-4 days after the procedure.
• Choose shampoos, conditioners, conditioners for curly hair.
• Make sure that curl products contain collagen, silk proteins, panthenol.
• Treat the ends with serums and sprays that prevent splitting.
• Rinse the curls with broths of nettle, chamomile, or hops.
• Dry your head often naturally, blotting it with a towel beforehand.
• Do not go to bed with wet strands.
• When using a hair dryer, use a diffuser attachment and cold air blower.
• Comb extremely dry curls with sparse-toothed combs.
• Do not braid your hair too tightly, and let it loose more often.
• Include fish or fish oil capsules in your diet. This will help strengthen the hair.
• After perming your hair, spend less time in the sun, protect your head with a hat or kerchief. Avoid tanning beds.
• Do not model your hair with metal combs and hairpins.
• Apply a nourishing moisturizing mask at least once a week. It can be a finished product or a do-it-yourself composition.
• Use essential oils. Burdock, almond, peach are especially useful after perm. Add esters to curl care products.

Advice. An alternative to perm for long hair is carving (long-term styling in waves with an effect of up to 4 weeks) or biowaving, during which gentle nourishing compositions are used.

Reviews of many girls confirm that biological solutions with silk proteins and other useful components harm the hair structure much less than even light chemistry. But such a procedure is also more expensive, from 2 to 8-10 thousand rubles.

Pros and cons

Perm has many advantages:

• long-term effect;
• styling takes less time;
• hair grows back faster. This is due to the effect of chemical. reagents;
• with proper care, hair looks well-groomed, as if fresh from the salon;
• you don't have to worry about what hairstyle to do for work or for a holiday. Curling is appropriate in almost any situation;
• additional volume - salvation for the owners of thin and rare strands;
• the weather and high humidity do not affect the quality of the curls: it is enough to dry them slightly;
• hair is less injured, curls need to be combed less often;
• oily hair ceases to shine, because the composition slightly dries the skin.

But when going to perform the procedure, think about the equally significant disadvantages:

• even gentle formulations still negatively affect the hair;
• strands lose their natural shine;
• may begin to fall out more actively, break;
• dry hair will become even drier;
• dandruff may occur;
• because of the fixative, the hair becomes lighter by 1–1.5 tones;
• a new hairstyle may not like it or worse - not fit;
• styling is required, albeit minimal. Without it, the strands will begin to get confused, they will look untidy.

Chemistry for long hair is not a procedure that you can do yourself. It does not require amateurish, but professional knowledge.

You will probably need help to get a good result. It is better if it is provided by a person familiar with the skills of hairdressing. You can invite a master who works in the salon to your home, or get a preliminary consultation at a hairdresser.

A professional will assess the condition of the hair and suggest the best curling option and technique, and advise the composition.

Having weighed all the pros and cons, do not risk the beauty and health of your hair, let alone long hair. Indeed, in case of unsuccessful chemistry, their restoration will take a lot of time, money and effort.

How to do it at home

Many women, due to their employment and economy mode, have adapted to perm at home. If you follow all the recommendations and rules, the result will be quite predictable.

To carry out the procedure, you should prepare:

• 2 towels;
• cape;
• clips for strands;
• bobbins;
• a container made of ceramic or plastic for diluting the reagent;
• paper sheets for fixing the tips on bobbins;
• hairbrush;
• applicator for solution distribution;
• reagent;
• retainer;
• hair balm and shampoo.

Step-by-step instruction:

• Do an allergy test by applying the solution to the back of your hand.
• Wash your hair, pat dry with a towel.
• Comb the strands and divide into zones. Clip the separated curls with clips.
• Separate the strands one by one, treat them with a reagent and wind them on the bobbins, placing a paper blank under the ends.
• Apply the composition again on the surfaces of the bobbins, trying to saturate the hair deeper.
• Withstand the time according to the instructions. If the strands are not weakened, you can wrap your head with a plastic cap and warm it up a little with a hairdryer.
• Wash off the reagent from the head without removing the coils.
• Apply the fixative, and after soaking, rinse your head again under warm running water.
• Remove the bobbins and rinse your head thoroughly again using shampoo and restorative balm.
• Blow dry your hair. For styling, use special curlers or a comb.

Perm is suitable for girls with long and short hair.

After evaluating the desired result in the photo, an experienced master will quickly select the appropriate composition, the shape of the bobbins and the technique for wrapping them. If the procedure has been performed well, the damage to the hair will be minimal.