14 Things You Should Know Before Getting a Perm

Permed hair can be treated like regular hair, but with caution. "I recommend anyone who has recently permed their hair, don't style it, unless it’s [just] washed and combed with a wide tooth comb or your fingers," Rizzo says. If people must use a hair tool, the experts suggest a diffuser. Straightening tools are best avoided because they cause more heat damage. Plus, Rizzo warns using them can make hair frizzier when it's worn curly again. 

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