Home Perms for Hair

If you do use a perm at home, it is essential that you read and follow the instructions supplied with the product. Remember to do a test curl to check whether your hair is suitable and check to make certain you have enough curlers. You will probably want to enlist the help of a friend, as it's impossible to curl the back sections of your own hair properly, so you will need a helping hand. Timing is crucial - don't be tempted to remove the lotion before the time given or leave it on longer than directed.

First and foremost wash and condition your hair properly. Hair that has already been chemically processed may need a cream conditioner applied to protect the hair before perming.
Use protective gloves when applying chemicals.
When wrapping hair around rollers, each section must be wrapped smoothly and evenly, without stretching the hair too tightly.
After thoroughly rinsing out the permanent solution with warm water, a neutralizer must usually be applied for five to eight minutes to set the curl.
Remove rollers and then rinse off neutralizer thoroughly with cool water.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth.

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January 16, 2008

Deb -

Help! I gave myself a L'Oreal home perm today. some of the wave solution dripped into my eye. It's now looking a little blurry, perhaps getting a bit better, I'm not sure. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, is there anything I can do in the meantime?
Deb

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