Home Perm Recommendations for Gray Hair?

What brand of home perm would be best for me? My hair is mostly gray, is fine and hard to curl. I wear it short. Also do you have any tips for cutting your own hair? Thanks

Grannie Mae from Western Arkansas

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By Vivian (Guest Post)

May 21, 20073 found this helpful

I just did my mom's hair....using an Oglive Home Perm. It turned out wonderful, pretty amazing as it was my first attempt to perm her hair.

wildharerescue

April 3, 20181 found this helpful

I like quantum ammonia free perm for color treated hair if your hair is colored or regular if your hair is not colored or treated. It doesnt smell and it doesnt cause as much damage to the hair,

By Graycrab (Guest Post)

May 21, 20070 found this helpful

I stopped perming and cutting my hair and now wear a bun or some such depending on mood but you can do your own cut and have it look nice too.

Take a piece of cardboard the length you want your hair to be (or little longer if hair is wet Remember wet hair shrinks as it dries) I used a playing card and folded it in half.
I usually folded the cardboard in half length wise so the hair could get between. Take small sections of hair. Using good sharp thin scissors cut at top of cardboard. You can make cardboard shorter as you get to the back and side if you want. save the length when you get the one you want.
Very simple and gets easier as you do it more.
I started doing this in self defense when we lived and traveled in our motorhome and got tired of the hunt for a hairdresser. Soon many of our traveling companions were asking me to do theirs - but I taught them to DIY!

Anonymous

October 12, 20160 found this helpful

Blowed dry perm

By Sandee (Guest Post)

May 21, 20070 found this helpful

Be sure to leave the rods in for the longest possible time.
I like the playing card idea. I tend to use my fingers as a guide to getting hair the length I want it. I run my hand through my hair and set the index finger up against my head. I usually cut to a three or four finger length.

I use my thumb to hold the hair in place between my thumb and other fingers. It takes a little practice, but it works. Also cut in small snips, not one big cut at a time. Your cut will look better. Some beauticians cut in small snips at an angle.

By Lynda (Guest Post)

January 16, 20090 found this helpful

Although my response is very long in coming, I recommend an acid perm, purchased from a beauty supply house. Redding perms are good, but there are several brands. Follow the directions and if your hair is thin, I'd try rinsing with vinegar and egg as a conditioner. Leave it in for about thirty minutes, then rinse, dry, and see if you like the texture. If not, try a beer rinse and dry. : )

oksun2

July 12, 20160 found this helpful

Brand for grey hair to get a perm done at home

Deathnpink

November 28, 20200 found this helpful

Use precisely right by Ogilvie, its what I use for my grey hair which I also dye with a highlight natural blonde, I'm 47 and I love the product because it has its own expiration so it doesn't damage my hair. You can have a stylist use it instead of their own product..

I cant roll my own hair so I have a stylist at a basic shop do it for me.. its your hair so use they will use what you want over what they prefer.. I use the orange rods for a nice relaxed natural looking curl.. good luck

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