Can any race hair be permed?
I’m Taka, an international freelance hairdresser in Kagoshima City, Japan.
My career is as follows.
2010- Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan
2018- London, UK
2023- Kagoshima, Japan
This article is for people who are interested in hair perms or who like wavy or curly hair.
Hair perms work for all races.
However, as hair textures differ depending on race, we have summarized below some points to keep in mind when customers get perming.
①Soft, fine hair is sometimes difficult to perm, so the hairdresser’s experience and skills are more important.
②Perm hair lasts for 2 to 6 months.
③Cold perms are often used for short hair. Digital perms are often used for long hair.
④The shape of permed hair is different when it is wet and when it is dry, so check with your hairdresser about styling methods.
Soft, fine hair is often difficult to perm, so the hairdresser’s experience and skills are more important.
This type of hair is sometimes difficult to do perming and lose the shape of permed hair easily.
The reason is that compared to thicker hair, there is less protein inside the hair, which is needed for a perm.
Caucasian hair in particular is thinner and softer than Asian hair, so the hairstylist’s experience and skill are required.
Perms last for 2-6 months.
Perms do not last forever and will lose their shape over time.
Depending on the condition of your hair, strong curls will last for about 3-6 months.
For Korean-style hair and other large waves, it will last about 2-4 months.
Cold perms are often used for short hair. Digital perms are often used for long hair.
Cold perms are done with rollers (cylindrical tools) and chemicals.
Digital perms are done with heat in addition to rollers and chemicals.
Short hair is often permed from the roots, so cold perms are often used to prevent heat damage to the scalp.
Long hair is long and heavy, so the shape of permed hair tends to last shorter due to gravity, so digital perms are often used.
Digital perms heat the hair to about 40-80 degrees to set the shape of the perm in place and make it last longer.
For long hair with spiral curls (sauvage or afro hair), cold perms may be necessary because the perm is applied from the roots, but it is best to consult with your hairdresser before deciding.
The shape of permed hair is different when it is wet and when it is dry, so check with your hairdresser about styling methods.
Usually, permed hair is well shaped when the hair is wet, and the shape is elongated when the hair is dry.
Taka recommends that you discuss this with your hair stylist in advance, as the perm procedure will vary depending on your usual lifestyle and preferred hairstyle.
Summary
①Soft, fine hair is sometimes difficult to perm, so the hairdresser’s experience and skills are more important.
②Perm hair lasts for 2 to 6 months.
③Cold perms are often used for short hair. Digital perms are often used for long hair.
④The shape of permed hair is different when it is wet and when it is dry, so check with your hairdresser about styling methods.
For foreigners who want to get a perm in Japan, TAKA has written some points to keep in mind when looking for a beauty salon.
TAKA is a hairdresser located in Kagoshima city, Japan.
But if you are looking for a hair salon for foreigners in other areas, please feel free to contact him.
He would like to introduce you to the hair salon.
He would appreciate it if you could use it as a reference.
Thank you for reading to the end.
