Ways To Strip A Perm

A bad perm is easily remedied, in your own home or back at the salon.

If your hair does not take well to a perm, do not despair. A perm does not have to be permanent. While a bad perm can be damaging to your self-esteem, as well as the health of your hair, you can perform different procedures to regain your hair's natural texture and appearance.

Wash Your Hair

Whether you decide to do it yourself or commit back to the stylist, the first step in stripping your hair of a perm is always to wash it with regular shampoo and rinse with warm water. This will relax your hair and loosen the curls. If your hair is healthy, you should be able to begin the stripping process immediately after washing. If the hair seems damaged and dry, you may want to wait a week and apply a deep conditioner to restore your hair's natural health.

The Home Remedy

If you don't want to face your stylist again, you can easily perform the stripping procedure in your own home. After washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo and applying a moisturizing conditioner, you will need to wash it again with a special permanent wave product available at most stores or your salon. Put on gloves and apply the neutralizing shampoo, rinsing with warm water. Then apply some neutralizing conditioner. Rinse with warm water, followed by cool water. Pat your hair dry with a towel and then comb your hair carefully, working from the ends of your hair toward your scalp.

Back at the Salon

If you feel safer trusting a professional stylist, look for a salon specializing in perm reversal. The stylist will apply a chemical solution seemingly similar to the solution used when your perm was applied. The solution will be worked through with a comb as the curls are relaxed. The stylist can also advise you care for your hair after the procedure, as it is important to not to stress your hair with more chemicals for a period of several weeks after your perm has been reversed.

Aftercare and Alternative Hairstyles

Once you have stripped your hair of the perm, you still need to care for it. Because both the application of the permanent wave and the removal process use chemicals, your hair will need time to heal in order to return to its natural condition. It is important to use hydrating shampoo and conditioner at this time. You may even want to try leave-in conditioners to restore moisture to your damaged hair. Even without a perm, you can still use products like mousse and gel, a curling iron or a blow dryer to achieve a style of curl right for you.

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