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What's the fastest way to get rid of a perm?

Courtney Foster
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Courtney Foster is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, and Cosmetology Educator based out of New York City. Courtney runs Courtney Foster Beauty, LLC and her work has been featured on The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and in East/West Magazine. She received her Cosmetology License from the State of New York after training at the Empire Beauty School - Manhattan.

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Perms don't handle moisture very well, so just try washing your hair with shampoo that contains sulfates.

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What essential oils are good for dry hair?

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Try lavender, lemon, tea tree, chamomile, cedarwood, bay, clary sage, frankincense, myrrh, eucalyptus, rose, sage, or sandalwood. Try mixing 1/2 tsp of essential oil into coconut oil to make a hair mask.

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Can I re-perm a frizzy perm?

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No, a frizzy perm is damaged hair and re-perming it would only make it worse. It's best to grow the bad perm out and use smoothing treatments and deep conditioners in the meantime.

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I received a bad perm 6 months ago, can I use a relaxer?

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It might be too many chemicals in your hair and could permanently damage your hair. It would be best to consult a fully registered hairdresser before doing it to make sure that it is okay.

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Can you safely add perm solution to tight permed hair to just loosen the tightness some without losing all curl? My hairdresser wants to do this, and I'm afraid it will leave my hair limp.

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If your stylist suggests it, it's probably safe. Just check that she/he has worked on several perms before and done this method before. Then, go ahead.

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Can you wash your perm out if you wash your hair more than once or twice a day?

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A perm is a chemical process that changes the structure of your hair, so it can't just be washed out.

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I got a permanent to make my natural hair curly. She left it on too long and now it's straight. Can I wash it out?

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Possibly, it depends on when you got the perm. Your best bet is to see an experienced stylist to help fix your hair.

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What do I do if a perm burned the top of my head and destroyed the hair? I only have little stubs where the hair was.

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You should probably go to a barber or beautician and get it fixed, or at least evened out.

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I recently had a perm and it burned my hair. How can I make the frizz look better?

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Tuck the burned hair up into an elegant updo, use accessories, or get it cut in layers.

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My perm is several months old. All that is left is frizz. Will coconut oil and lemon help this?

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Frizz is damaged hair. Be careful, and the best thing that will help your hair is to trim the damaged parts as it grows out.

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I have blond highlights and just did a home perm. It is frizzy and breaking. What can I do?

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Have a professional cut the damaged hair and whatever else can be done to fix it.

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Just got a perm and my hair is dry and frizzy. I put permanent brown-red color on 10 days ago. Should I wash and condition it?

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Be very careful, dry and frizzy hair could mean damaged hair so be careful. Wash it and don't use any products containing alcohol.

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Is it safe to color my hair after a bad perm?

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You can color it two weeks before your perm or two weeks after. Use a good shampoo and conditioner afterwards.

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My hair was processed twice instead of neutralized, by mistake. What can I do?

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Call a professional hairdresser you trust and make an appointment for a consultation. Most stylists will do this for free.

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Using a home perm, can I immediately re-perm after forgetting to apply the neutralizer?

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It really depends on the condition of your hair. If it's still healthy, or if it still has good elasticity, yes. If it breaks with little tension, don't do it.

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Will baby shampoo help to relax a tight perm?

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No. A perm chemically changes the hair. No shampoo can undo that. But you can use shampoos, conditioners and/or hair masks for damaged hair.

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Can I use an egg to get rid of a bad perm?

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No, the perm is a chemical process that changes the structure of your hair. While it will add protein to nourish your hair, egg will not restore this balance.

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