Is there such a thing as a wavy perm?

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Yasmin K.

Jun 5, 2012

Yasmin K.

I'm with Ayah. The rods and the method of rolling plays a big factor in the type of curl you end up. The smaller the rod the tighter the curl. The larger the rod the looser the curl which can result in a wave. There are rods and there are loops. If you want a wave and not a curl then your stylist will need to use body wave rods which are the largest rods available (typically purple or orange).

Raisa H.

Jun 5, 2012

Raisa H.

Yes, it's called a digital perm, sometimes known as body wave too. I had it done a few years ago. It gave me really nice waves.

Autum D.

May 27, 2012

Autum D.

i have really straight hair too, and i tried to do a perm to make my hair wavey instead or curly, and it did absolutely nothing :/ idk how they work really, so idk what went wrong. but it looked like i hadnt even done anything to my hair :(
maybe your hair isnt as stubborn as mine though, good luck! :)

Ayah B.

May 27, 2012

Ayah B.

It depends on the size of the rods :p

Dana K.

May 19, 2012

Dana K.

Yes, it's called a digital perm. They are really pretty loose curls. Here's a picture of what it might look like. 

Sarang Shika K.

May 19, 2012

Sarang Shika K.

yes there is! theres different types of purms, not just curls. you can get different styles of waves.

JOY G.

May 19, 2012

JOY G.

A permanent wave is what will make your hair wavey not curly, thats the best option i am recommending as a cosmetologist in nyc!!!

Momo T.

May 19, 2012

Momo T.

Yes, I'm pretty sure there is! :D If you go to a stylist and just tell them what you want they'll most likely be able to do it for you. Ask them for that beach wave look!

Hannah A.

May 19, 2012

Hannah A.

I have super straight hair. It's really frizzy if I don't do anything with it. Is there anyway of doing like a perm but not so curly?

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