Home Hair Perms

Summary: A perm (or permanent wave) is a chemical treatment used on the hair to create a permanent curl in the hair. Beauticians have been looking for ways to add curl and body to straight hair since the ancient Egyptian days. Hair is permed by wrapping it around a roller or curler and then applying a chemical solution to set the curl. Before 1906, these chemical solutions were too harsh for human skin, so to obtain the curly look, humans had to rely on permed wigs. In 1906, a German hairdresser named Karl Nessler created a permanent wave system that relied on sodium hydroxide and heated metal curlers. Since then, there have been many attempts at permanent wave systems including creams, shampoos, overnight systems and acid perms. Home permanent wave kits are available at beauty stores worldwide and are safe to use at your home.

In this series of expert videos, learn more about home hair permanents. You will get a formal introduction to the different materials needed for creating a permanent wave in your hair. Get tips on rods, timers, pre-perm hair care, and applying the perm to the hair. See our expert demonstrate techniques for parting the hair and wrapping the hair around curlers or rods. Learn about neutralizing substances and techniques for rinsing and caring for your permanent wave in these expert videos. Watch these informative videos and you will learn more about home hair permanents and beauty techniques from our beauty expert.