Tight Curls Perm for Young Men

Tight perms have regained their prevalence these past months, becoming one of the most popular hairstyles of 2020

“Perm” was coined as an abbreviation for “permanent hair.” This is described as the method of applying chemicals in the hair to retain a certain hairstyle for a lengthy period. Generally these perms usually last up to six months until the curls fade out.

The permanent hairstyle first gained traction in the 1980s for both men and women alike. The treatment has only recently become popular again with celebrities implementing them into their style. Through social medias such as Tiktok and Instagram, perms have become a trend that many have begun to follow. Having tight curls give young men a chance to change up their appearance for a refreshing look based on what’s in fashion.

For men, the hair much reach a medium length to have enough surface area to wrap the rods with. The process of a perm begins with washing the hair thoroughly at the salon with protein rich shampoos. The hair can remain damp after a bit of drying and brushing. A hair cloth will be wrapped around you to prevent skin contact with the perm solution. Rods will be wrapped into your hair tightly to create textured coils of hair. After applying the solution to the hair and letting it settle for some time, the chemicals will be washed out to reveal your newly tight curls!

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