Does hair quality improve after perming? Recommended perm specialist in Taipei 

The secret to improved hair quality after perming

Many people believe that perming will always make hair frizzy, but KM specializes in using the least damaging perm solutions and appropriate cutting techniques to add shine to permed hair. KM explains with a smile, "Perming is fun, but you must trim your hair beforehand; otherwise, perming won't work." Trimming doesn't affect the hair length since the lower part usually contains healthier strands, reducing the proportion of damaged hair and improving hair quality while maintaining length.

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Benefits of perming: Do you need to increase or decrease volume?

A series of questions before perming isn’t just small talk; it's crucial for achieving your desired results. Understanding your hair goals and maintenance habits helps determine the best approach. Perming can both add and reduce volume by breaking and reforming disulfide bonds in the hair.

Increase Volume
Ideal for fine, soft, and flat hair needing lift at the roots or width to shape the face. Styles like curls and root perms focus on adding volume.Click here to see the top 8 easy-to-manage curly hairstyles.

Decrease Volume
For overly voluminous, coarse, or frizzy hair, reducing volume is key. Techniques like thinning, layering, and chemical straightening help manage excessive volume.

Key points to avoid perm failures

The success of perming lies in understanding hair quality and using the appropriate solution. Hair types can be classified into four main categories: coarse-hard, coarse-soft, fine-hard, and fine-soft. The perm solution must be tailored to these types and their damage levels to achieve the best results.

Key Factor 1: Chemical liquid

There are two types of perm solutions: hydrogen peroxide, which makes hair firmer, and sodium bromate, which softens hair. For coarse and frizzy hair, sodium bromate is ideal for achieving smoothness. For fine hair, hydrogen peroxide is used to give it a bouncy texture. KM emphasizes that a hairstylist's knowledge of solutions is crucial. "Many can perm hair well, but knowing how to handle different hair conditions requires both knowledge and skill."

Key Factor 2: Hair quality

The main difference between fine and coarse hair lies in the frequency of styling changes. For fine hair, it's recommended to choose only one process among perming, dyeing, or bleaching, as it cannot withstand multiple treatments on the same section. Fine hair has minimal medulla, making it difficult to maintain curls. If dyed before perming, the damage increases, causing curls to fall apart. KM emphasizes using the correct solutions and insists on handling both processes to ensure successful outcomes.

3 don'ts before and after perming

1. Avoid over-the-counter products

OTC hair products often contain silicone, which can block hair follicles and cuticles. This forces hairstylists to use stronger chemicals to open the cuticles, which can damage fine hair.

2. Avoid using heat tools
Frequent use of heat tools can dry out and damage hair. KM recommends avoiding heat tools for at least six months before perming. If necessary, use hair oil as a protective layer.

3. Don’t frequently change hairstylists
Sticking with the same hairstylist helps them understand your hair’s history and characteristics, leading to better perm results. If dissatisfied with a perm, communicate immediately with your stylist for adjustments.

Recommended perm specialist in Taipei - Cyan Hair Salon KM

Generally, perming takes 4-5 hours, but KM can complete it in 2-3 hours due to special perm solutions and extensive knowledge of formulation.

During his assistant days, KM realized the importance of understanding perm solutions, leading him to study chemistry. He highlights the difficulty of perming fine, damaged hair often found in women over 40. Now, as the chief perm solution education instructor at Cyan Hair Salon, KM ensures improved hair quality post-perm.

Do you want to improve your extremely frizzy hair? Or are you looking to bleach and perm but can't find the right stylist? Click the information below to reach out to KM, who will do his best to meet your needs!

Cyan Hair Salon - Zhongshan District, KM

Instagram: @cyan_kaemon

LINE: @2017.km

Address: 7F, No. 1-2 Nanjing West Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei 104

※Please note that Cyan Hair Salon operates by appointment only to ensure dedicated service.