My hair was permanently straightened and I used to go for touch ups after every 3-4 inches of new hair growth. I continued this process for almost 3 and a half years, from early 2010 till late 2012, as straightening gave shine and softness to my naturally dry, rough, and wavy hair. In between these 3 years I even colored my hair magenta red from root to tip in streaks. The color has now taken the shade of honey brown and is still there for about 40% of my hair from the tip.
Since the year 2013 I did not do anything to my hair chemically; only some cuts twice or thrice. Now that the straightening and color have grown out half the way down and my natural hair had reached half the way from the root towards the tip, it has a shabby look. So I decided to perm my hair.
I permed my hair on February 16, 2015. After this perm my hair has become utterly rough, dry, frizzy, and messy and the colored tips are burnt. The perm has also gotten washed out from around 30% of my straightened hair with just the first wash. Though I am not experiencing any hair fall right now; I feel very embarrassed to go to work with such a state of my hair and I am not really liking this perm on my hair.
Please help me. It would be really kind if you can suggest something with which I can get my normal hair back as soon as possible or at least I can nourish my hair and restore some softness.
What I thought could be a possible remedy is that I iron my hair with a straightener just as a temporary setting and leave it for a day or two and then wash it. Will this help me to get rid of the perm? Or if you can suggest something to reverse the perm effect without damaging my hair any further.
Please help!
By Shabana
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Hi, Shabana,
Sorry to hear about your difficulties, but have you considered talking to a salon professional for advice?
In the meantime, before you decide on anything, check Google for styling tips on how to wear your hair attractively tied back or braided?
From personal experience, I can tell you that going ultra-short is very fun and hair grows back quickly. Last, not least, please consider investigating home-made conditioners? Egg yolks, for instance, are just great for additing nutrients.
Best of luck,
Rose Anne
Try wen cleansing conditioner. This will help rejuvenate your hair. It's pricey but you'll like how healthy your hair will look and feel.
I have had extensive damage from a perm as you described. If you can find "Infusion" (usually found on the bottom shelves), I guarantee it will help. There are two or three (or more) Infusion products.
Usually, hair straidgners are one of the most strongest chemicals for hair. When you go to a hair salon and they start consulting they ask you and warning you about possible side effects of doing so much chemicals on your hair. Get a good haircut, cut a good 5to 10"of the lenght and Keep trimming your ha
I would treat it with-Coconut products then, dn't work, cut to ear or shoulder length and just let it grow again.
Check hair porosity. Also try co wash hair w contioner and then clarify it w acv and water. Then condition again, rinse, and seal ends w coconut oil. Not alot. Good luck
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