The perm for curly hair for men: this is how it's done
The 80s curly hair is back in fashion and more and more men are resorting to perming to give their hair a super sexy bushy effect. Making a perm is not difficult, you just need mini curlers and a good hairdryer: here you are. the beauty trend of the moment with curly hair as if by magic. Want to know what other beauty secrets are for wavy hair? Don't miss this video!
Why men who dream of curly hair should have a perm
It's really true: a whim for every curl! Men who struggle with untidy and unmanageable hair and who, instead, dream of shiny and perfect curls, are well aware of this. I help the perm. It is an aesthetic treatment that can be performed on various types of lengths, in fact both those with short hair and those with long or medium-long hair can do it. However, it works best with at least medium lengths: if the hair is too short, in fact, the perm may not be the best solution.
This procedure removes the frizz from the hair and also allows those with straight hair to enjoy a beautiful bushy and disheveled head. In addition, it makes managing the hair much easier because with the perm it is easier to take care of the head.
The perm is, however, a fairly aggressive beauty procedure because it can make the hair very dry and brittle, and for this reason it is recommended, before doing it, to protect the scalp with a thermo-protective product. There are many options for protecting the hair, the important thing is, however, to choose only quality products.
This beauty treatment can be done both at home and in the salon. Alone the procedure is cheaper but it is long and, if you are not a little practical, you risk making some disaster. At the hairdresser, however, the cost can vary according to the length of the hair but you are less at risk of go out with an unrealistic look!
How to make a perm at home for curly hair
The perm is a procedure that can also be done very well at home. On Amazon or in shops specialized in hairdressing products you can buy the products specifically to carry out this treatment even without going to the hair stylist. Here is the step by step procedure to perform the perm without making mistakes:
- First you need to wash your hair, using a specific shampoo for curly hair. It is very important to use only products specifically designed for curls (be they creams, waxes, masks or conditioners) because they are real treatments formulated exclusively for the care of this type of hair. apply the conditioner, untangling all the knots well, finally dab the hair, leaving it moist.
- It is better to use a thermo protector to protect the stems from the aggressive action of the perm. It can be in cream or spray, the important thing is that it is a product that preserves the beauty of the hedgehog.
- Once the latex gloves are put on, a curling chemical is applied to shape the hair. It is also important to protect the skin around the hairline and at the base of the face well because the chemicals contained in the perm are potentially irritating.
- Then you start wrapping your hair with curlers. To achieve a natural look we recommend the use of fairly large curlers.
- The mixture is left to act for the necessary time. You can stay at the hair stylist for 4 hours but the shutter speed varies between the various products.
The perm for short, medium and long curly hair
Those with curly but short hair should think about it before doing the perm, in fact if the hair is not long enough, this treatment always represents a risk. The perm affects the structure of the hair, however those with a short cut also have much more difficult shafts to tame. Therefore in the end it could turn out an excessively voluminous hairstyle. Get advice from your hairdresser on the most suitable cut for curly and short hair: generally those shaded on the sides are the best.
For medium to medium-long hair, on the other hand, perming is a much safer treatment. It gives more definition to every single curl and controls the hair by removing the frizzy and messy effect. In this case your best allies are the styling products: in the form of cream, gel or spray.
How to take care of curly hair
Those who don't feel like perming but still want to show off an irreproachable look without having to make a fixed stop at the hairdresser, can play with the right cuts and products. The options are many but surely a right cut is what most contributes to the success of a hair that is always in order. On the other hand, Hollywood stars know this and are very careful to have their hair cut only by the most famous hair stylists. However, there are many other ways to vary your look without perming or squandering your hair at the hairdresser:
- Use modeling products. On the net (on Amazon, in hairdressing shops, ...) or in physical stores, it is easy to find the most suitable products for shaping hair and making it wavy. You can use creams, gels, wax, ... The options are truly endless!
- Dry the hair with the diffuser. This is pro tip from hairdressers: the diffuser is the best friend of wavy hair.
- Nourish the hair. Curls need an extra dose of nourishment - apply moisturizers to your scalp whenever you can! You can also buy all these products online on the website of the various retailers: the convenience is to receive the shipment at home with your order within a few days.
- To comb curly hair you use a wide-toothed comb, but also your fingers if you prefer. The important thing is to gently massage your hair without tearing the shafts: your curls should be pampered, not attacked.
- No to uniform cuts that leave the volume of the hair intact. Go ahead, however, to the nuances and the games of scaling.
