Can you perm bleached hair? | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

Perming bleached hair is possible, and it can be done. Concerns around perming bleached hair arise from the potential to abuse perm lotions on existing dry or damaged hair thus weakening its structure. Nobody wants dry or damaged hair, so working with your Stylist to ensure your hair type and condition is compatible and will add beautiful curls without compromise is really important. The worst case scenario is applying a perm to already dry and damaged hair that requires pre-treating. The best case scenario is hair which is in great condition, feels and looks fantastic and the addition of curls will add something extra to your already beautiful hair.

When bleaching hair, bleach removes the natural pigments from your hair and can weaken its structure, making it more susceptible to damage. Perms break and and reforming the bonds in your hair to create curls or waves. When combined, these chemical processes can be harsh on your hair if not cared for or pre-treated in the event of damaged hair.

Before you perm your hair, whether bleached or not your Stylist should work with you to help determine your suitability for a perm and if deemed unsuited, they will be able to lay out a plan for how to achieve healthy hair pre-perm. If your hair is overly damaged, they may recommend waiting until it has recovered or suggest alternative styling options that are less invasive.

It’s also worth noting that perms are just as popular for men as they are for women! For information on men’s perms, here’s a recent blog post.

The key is how a product is used. In the right hands and used appropriately a perm won’t cause you issues beyond needing to care for curls differently that straight hair. That being said, when combined with existing damage and a perm lotion allowed to process for too long, it is inevitable that you will cause damage to your hair.

A skilled stylist will take every precaution to ensure that your hair remains as healthy as possible, maintain a great look and ensure it feels great. Post-perm care is helpful too if you want to care for your perm beyond the initial appointment; Hydration is key when it comes to curly hair with an increasing number of curly hair specific products entering the market. We use Only Curls as our in-salon range of curly products and they are one of a few which may serve to support your new curly hair. If you want to fix damaged hair, read this blog.