First off, what is a perm? A perm (short for permanent hairstyle) uses chemicals to change the texture of your hair. The process involves breaking down the molecular bonds in each strand and resetting ...

There are three types of perm methods: alkaline, acid, and exothermic. The latter two are part of the "hot" perm treatment process, which means the solution is applied before heat. A "cold" perm uses ...

If the defining hairstyle of the early aughts was the center-parted heartthrob look (i.e Devon Sawa and Leonardo Dicaprio circa Romeo and Juliet), the reigning style for many young men and boys in ...

I’ve wanted a perm for years now, but with the amount of damage my hair went through with multiple bleaching sessions (I had a pastel pink phase), I had to wait until I had a full head of virgin hair.