Men’s perm recommendation: The latest Korean perm choice – "Gael Perm"

2024-10-22｜Lena

Do you often struggle with frizzy hair on the sides or feel that your head shape appears too large? Korean men's perm styles focus on correcting and slimming head shapes. In addition, the latest 2023 men’s perm trend, the "Gael Perm", helps address issues like male-pattern baldness (M-shaped hairlines). Want a versatile Korean hairstyle that combines a middle part and slicked-back look? In this article, stylist VIC from Holly will provide a detailed introduction to the Gael Perm.

Catalogue

I. Men's perm recommendation: What is the "Gael Perm"?

II. Who is the Gael Perm suitable for?

 1. How long should the hair be?

III. How to style the Gael Perm?

IV. Recommended hairstylists

Asian men often have coarse, thick hair with prominent corners at the sides of the head. To manage frizzy hair growth, many Taiwanese men opt for high fades to make styling easier. The Gael Perm is designed to address this issue.

This style involves a clear parting, with one side slicked back and the other styled with a comma fringe. The sides and back are permed flat, allowing the hair to grow smoothly over time. Popularized by Jackson Wang, the Gael Perm is more of a "style form" combining various techniques like middle part, 6:4 split, slicked-back look, and flat perm, solving many men's hair struggles.

Men with coarse hair often struggle to experiment with various hairstyles due to the nature of their hair. However, the Gael Perm is ideal for both fine and coarse hair, as the flat perm technique allows the hair to be styled in any desired direction, even slicked back.

This style is also highly recommended for men with M-shaped hairlines (receding hairlines), as it not only solves frizz issues on the sides but also helps manage thinning areas effectively. VIC recommends this versatile perm for such concerns.

The Gael Perm was initially not designed for men with M-shaped hairlines, but it was later discovered to work well for them. The key is its parting, with one side slicked back and the other featuring a middle or 6:4 fringe. This allows for a well-placed hairline that conceals thinning areas. As a result, many men experiencing M-pattern baldness now seek out VIC at M-Palace for this style, which effectively fills in gaps and enhances the overall look.

Can naturally curly hair get a Gael Perm?

If you have naturally curly hair, you can still get a Gael Perm, but the process is more complex as the natural curls need to be managed first, followed by shaping the hairstyle to fit your head. However, if you’ve bleached your hair, in the article "Why You Can't Perm Bleached Hair", it mentions that hair that has been bleached is prone to breaking when exposed to perm solutions. Therefore, VIC advises against the Gael Perm due to the risk of hair breakage from the perm chemicals. For those with bleached hair, VIC suggests waiting until the hair grows out at least 3–5 cm before attempting the perm.

The Gale perm is a combination of a middle part and a slicked-back style. After drying your hair, you can simply comb one side of your hair back, and the shape will look very appealing. Additionally, the hair flow and head shape have already been corrected with a compression perm, reducing the chances of waking up with messy hair. Before going out, you can use styling products to give your hairstyle more definition. If you prefer a slightly wet and textured look, you can use gel-based styling products. For a drier look, you can use hair wax or hair clay.

After reading this introduction to the Gale perm, don’t you think it's a convenient yet stylish option? Whether you’re dealing with hair correction, adjusting hair flow, solving frizzy hair issues, or even addressing an M-shaped hairline, the Gale perm offers a solution. If you want to solve these concerns or give your boyfriend a makeover, you can check the hairstylist info below for VIC's appointment details!

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