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What kind of conditioner should I use?

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Preferably a deep conditioner that does not contain sulfates or parabens.

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Can I wet hair only just to set it with curlers?

Sherry Gregory Williams

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Yes. It should be fine to re-wet with curlers, or just spritz with a spray bottle, then reshape by scrunch drying with a low dryer setting.

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I accidentally washed my hair after a perm. Is it okay? What should I do?

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It depends on how long ago you got the perm. If you washed it after 48 hours of having the perm, you should be fine. But if you get your hair wet before that, then your curls will most likely be ruined. Perhaps you should contact your hair stylist and tell them what happened, and they can tell you what you can do.

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I got my hair permed Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Can I shower Thursday? Will my curls hold and be okay?

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You should wait about 48 hours until you wash your hair after a perm. If you shower before then, the curls may come out uneven.

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Do I add conditioner in the shower or after?

Arayna Richardson

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You add it in the shower but just make sure all the shampoo is rinsed out before you do so, otherwise you won't get the benefits of conditioning.

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I got a perm and went straight home and rewet my hair. Is it okay?

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It would have been best if you had let your new perm rest. It is easier if the scalp and hair relax. Going home and "rewashing" your hair probably had a negative impact on your perm, right? Depending on what you wanted, either no perm or a messed-up one, you surely know the answer now.

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I’m a boy how do I do it?

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If you have long enough hair to perm it, then the directions are the same. This tutorial is unisex.

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I’ve gotten my second perm a week apart from the first one. It’s already been 24 hours with the perm and I want to wash it, would it be safe to do so?

Zoey MacDonald

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No, you should wait 48 hours before washing your hair or else it won’t stay as long as a regular perms.

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I just got a curly hair perm a day ago, the next day my curls became undone and I didn't even wash it.

Zoey MacDonald

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Did you sleep on a silk pillow case? Because it could have been the friction will you were sleeping. If not, try to tie your hair in a loose bun at night, but only after 48 hours after getting a perm. See the stylist for advice––only they can fix what they've done.

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After my perm, my hairdresser trimmed my hair rewetting with a spray bottle as she trimmed. Is rewetting bad after a perm?

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It depends. If it was right after, that is bad. If it was a couple days or weeks, it's probably okay. Perms need to set for about 24 hours or more before the next wash or rinse.

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How many days in a week should I condition my hair if it’s male permed hair?

Patrick Gardner

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It varies greatly - some people may need to condition more than others would. The best way to ensure your hair is moisturised is to condition it every time you shower, so at least three/four times a week.

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Can I wet my permed hair often in showers?

Patrick Gardner

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Yes, wetting a perm often will not affect it in the shower. However, make sure you dry your hair in the correct way after a shower.

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