Perm cost can vary depending on the length and thickness of your hair, so it’s always best to consult a hair stylist for an estimate.
Perms can completely transform your look. From Kath Day-Knight waves to loose beachy waves, anything is achievable with the appropriate products.
How Much Does a Perm Cost?
Location
Perms can be expensive if performed at untrustworthy salons with inexperienced stylists, so to save yourself from overspending it’s wise to shop around locally for prices for perms and factor in what type you would like and the length.
Short hair makes perming more cost-effective; shorter locks require less of the stylist’s time to style. Furthermore, spot or partial perms allow only certain sections to be curled for optimal results.
If you have straight hair and would like a curlier or wavy style, perming could be your solution. Although the process can be pricey and may require special products designed specifically for texturised locks, once completed you must maintain it with regular touch ups every three to six months for best results.
Stylist
Perms alter the structural bonds in your hair in order to give it a wavy or curly style, using different methods and depending on which stylist performs it, costs may differ accordingly. Some stylists are more adept with perming than others and will charge accordingly; experienced perming specialists typically charge more.
Length is also an influential factor when considering the cost of perming your hair, with longer locks requiring more rods and taking longer to perm. As a result, additional time and perming solution or neutralizer may be needed for completion.
If you want a loose spiral perm, for instance, your stylist may use adjustable foam rods with variable curl sizes that range from the tight kinky Kath Day-Knight look to messy shag or organic beachy waves like Blake Lively’s. In addition, hair products designed specifically for curly locks may also help.
Type of perm
If you are contemplating getting a perm, various factors will impact its cost. Your type of hair, desired style, and preferred perming method all play into this decision and the total price.
An attractive spiral perm can create fun and stylish coils. However, the cost may be greater as additional rods will need to be used by your stylist for this treatment.
A volumizing perm is an ideal solution for those with fine or flat locks looking to add volume and definition. This type of perm requires more rods than standard straight perms, as well as regular touch ups to maintain its shape.
Your type of perm will also influence its longevity; depending on its length and style, it could need repeating after six months. Finally, to maintain healthy and moisturized hair you should also decrease how often you wash it.
Products
Perms are permanent waves that alter your natural texture to create long-term coils through chemical processing and intense heat, creating waves with lasting curls. Therefore, perms should only be performed at a salon that is reputable and experienced; experienced stylists will be able to advise you as to the type of look possible and maintenance costs.
Hair products specifically created to support perms can help keep your new look intact. These products will cleanse, nourish and defrizz your locks – helping preserve the definition of your curls.
Dependent upon your personal taste, perm options can range from the standard “cold” perm to digital perming. A cold perm makes your curls most apparent when they are wet while digital ones create fuller-looking finishes when blow-dried; though cold perms tend to produce natural-looking results without constant styling requirements; so they may be suitable for men who seek naturally curly locks without overstyling it.
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