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QuestionCan I make my perm straight with a flat iron?Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.Using a flat iron on your perm occasionally won't remove your curls permanently. However, it can damage your style over time. You may ruin your perm, and the heat from the flat iron can cause hair breakage.
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QuestionCan you use perm lotion to straighten hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Perm lotion is too runny to work without some sort of set, but you can use it with large rollers to reduce curls.
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QuestionCan you straighten a perm?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, but you need to be careful to use the same chemical that was applied originally. If you're not sure what was used on your perm, perform a strand test to look for possible reactions.
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QuestionCan you get a perm to straighten your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, you can have hair permed on large rollers to reduce the natural curl, though you won't get stick-straight hair this way.
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QuestionHow long is a perm supposed to last?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.A perm will soften slightly over time, but it won't go away. It needs to be redone when the roots grow in, every 2-3 months.
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QuestionWhy is it important to avoid sulfates and parabens in shampoo?Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.Shampoo containing sulfates and parabens break down the color in your hair. They also contain an aggressive cleanser that shouldn't be used daily and eventually will break down and dry out the hair.
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QuestionCan I dye my hair after getting a perm?Marcio Da SilvaCommunity AnswerTo be on the safe side, wait at least a week between perming and coloring, and don't go any darker than 2 shades or lighter than 2 shades.
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QuestionHairdresser used wrong rollers and gave me an 80's perm yesterday. How do I get rid of it? I already washed my hair, but it didn't help much.Community AnswerYou can try a hot oil or deep conditioning treatment. Or, you can try shampooing with a color protecting shampoo. You can also call a different hairdresser or salon to see if they have any products to help you.
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QuestionMy hair is dyed, will getting a perm take some of the color out?Community AnswerIf your hair has been dyed professionally, the perm shouldn't affect the color at all. Impermanent dyes, like hair chalk or Kool-Aid, are likely to be affected by getting a perm.
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