Women are changeable creatures, therefore they are always in search of new experiments on their own appearance. Beauties with playful curls can’t wait to straighten their locks, and girls with a straight hair structure dream of beautiful curly curls. In this case, long-term styling for medium hair comes to the rescue, thanks to which it is possible to make elastic curls or soft waves.

What is perm and who suits

Not each of us has been awarded nature with luxurious hair with incredible density and volume. As a rule, you have to make a lot of effort to give thin straight hair the desired shape. And what to do when there is sorely lack of time to carry out such manipulations with a curling iron in your hands? In addition, daily executions of hot appliances even more injure the already weakened structure of the hair shaft.

Perm is a special procedure that allows you to make long-term curls on straight hair.

The essence of the method is that a certain composition is applied to the strands, which interacts with the keratin in the core structure. Chemical waving will be an excellent solution if you are the owner of very thin rare hair, devoid of any volume.

 

At the same time, it is not recommended to perform the procedure for those representatives of the fair sex, who have rather rigid strands.In addition, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of your type of appearance. So, volume styling with large curls will not work for girls with a round or wide face shape. If you have a narrow oval of the face, then the additional volume in this case will be appropriate.

Basic laying rules

After the procedure, it is necessary to correctly lay the curls so that the finished styling has a presentable appearance.

 

Masters advise to adhere to the following rules:

  1. Within three days after processing the strands, it is not recommended to do any hairstyles. During this period, it is worth giving up even washing your hair so as not to disrupt the structure of the created curls.
  2. Do not use hot appliances, whether ironing or curling. Do your styling with a regular hairdryer with an optional diffuser.
  3. Avoid combing with sharp teeth based on metal. Choose products with soft natural bristles.
  4. Do not neglect the use of special protective equipment, while abandoning sprays and creams with a smoothing effect.
  5. Lay on slightly damp curls. It is very important to shape the curls immediately after washing your hair so that your hair does not turn into shapeless straw.
  6. After chemical waving, it is forbidden to expose the hair to lightening. It is also not recommended to color the strands with persistent household dyes.
  7. After washing with shampoo, be sure to use intensive nourishing masks and balms that will prevent the ends from being cut.

Types of long-term curling hair

Gone are the days when exclusively aggressive curling methods were used to create curls. Today, craftsmen offer customers a sufficient selection of techniques that carry minimal harm to the health of the hair.

  • Acid wave. The strands are treated with a special composition based on theoglycolic acid. This method of curling does not violate the integrity of the scales of the hair shaft, and the created effect lasts at least 6 months. Suitable for girls with thick healthy hair.
  • Alkaline wave. A gentle technique for thin, weakened hair of medium length. However, the result obtained lasts no more than two months.
  • Neutral wave. The technique involves the use of both alkaline and acid mixtures for processing curls. Allontoin is used as an additional component, which softens the structure of the hair shaft. The effect lasts, on average, from 3 to 4 months.
  • Silk wave. An expensive procedure suitable for owners of short and medium hair lengths. A special composition contains silk proteins based on which shine and health of the treated hair are preserved. The result is maintained for 4 months.
  • Biohairing. Gentle perm for weakened thin curls. The master uses a delicate preparation, which contains exclusively natural ingredients. After the procedure, the hair is treated with a deeply moisturizing agent. Curled curls retain their shape for up to six months.
  • Carving. Another delicate curl for weakened strands. Using this technique, very soft waves can be obtained. However, styling lasts a maximum of 2 months.

Note! Long-term styling is not recommended if you are taking potent drugs. Also, experts advise to abandon curling during pregnancy.

Styling products

After the procedure, to create a neat styling, it is necessary to use foams, mousses of medium or strong fixation, as well as special curling stabilizers. Such funds make curls more structured. However, do not apply too much styling so as not to make the structure of the strands heavier.

 

The stores offer a large selection of products for various types of hair:

  • Londa Professional Curl Definer. Curl Stabilizer. It contains betaine, which makes hair smoother and more manageable. Cost - 900 rubles.
  • Revlon Pro You Styling. Structuring gel. Protects hair from the harmful effects of hot appliances. The price is 1000 rubles.
  • Lebel Trie. Strong hold foam. With its help you will be able to create the maximum volume. In this case, the tool does not make thin hair any heavier. The price varies from 1200 to 1800 rubles.

Curl Shape

The shape of the curls obtained directly depends on what diameter of the curlers, or as they are also called, whooping cough, the master will wind the processed strands. Their choice depends on the structure and condition of the curls, as well as on the individual characteristics of your face type.

 

There are several ways:

  • On the pigtails. This perm is suitable for medium length hair. To begin with, the curls are braided in braids, after which the weaving is wound on curlers.
  • On the studs. The strands are wound on special metal structures. Thus, a very magnificent volumetric styling is obtained.
  • American wave. Tight curls are created with the help of spiral bobbins.
  • Basal. It is used to create additional volume, as well as in the event that an overgrown curl needs correction.
  • With tightening up. The strands are wound on curlers of different diameters to get curls of different shapes.
  • Technique "twin". The combination of vertical and horizontal curls.

Advantages and disadvantages of long-term styling

 

The popularity of chemical wave is due to the presence of a whole list of undoubted advantages:

  1. The choice of modern techniques allows you to find the right curling option for any type of hair.
  2. Long-term styling reduces the production of sebaceous glands, thereby maintaining the freshness of the hairstyle longer.
  3. Gives a chic volume to thin hair and visually makes it thicker.
  4. The ability to experiment with a hairstyle without much harm to your curls.
  5. Significant saving of time and effort. After the procedure, you do not need to use an iron or curling iron to create a beautiful effect of curled strands.

However, there are some disadvantages. More aggressive types of perms affect the shade of dyed hair, making it less saturated. In addition, the procedure is not suitable for those people who are allergic to styling products.

Tips from stylists

  1. Long styling is recommended for short and medium length hair. On thicker long curls, the effect created will last a minimum amount of time.
  2. Masters are not advised to carry out the procedure at home. The wrong technique will break the structure of healthy hair.
  3. Before a curl, conduct a course of restorative procedures. Use base oils and masks to nourish curls with all the necessary substances.

 

Long-term styling will be a great alternative to various irons and curlers, which only harm the health of your hair. Do not forget to pay special attention to the weakened ends after the procedure, as well as use professional styling tools to structure the finished curls.

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