14 Things You Should Know Before Getting a Perm

If hair could be described as frazzled at best, it's wise to hold off on perming until strands are in better condition. Esmeralda Rizzo, stylist at Eddie Arthur Salon, says, "Hair should be cut, vibrant and should have no other chemical products in it." That includes bleach and color — even highlights and prelightened hair. "If your hair falls under these conditions then think twice [about getting a perm] or question your stylist," Rizzo says. A perm is a chemical process. If hair is already straggly, a perm is going to make matters worse.

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