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Whether you're looking for info about perms that relax or perms that add wave or curl, check here for articles, tips, how-tos and more. A permanent wave, commonly called a perm, involves the use of chemicals to break and reform the bonds of your hair. Take a peek to know all about different types of perms that can be achieved through various processes to make a style statement. We've got articles, tips, how-tos and videos on perms.

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Get Loose Bouncy Waves with a Digital Perm

Sport Kate Middleton's soft, bouncy waves with this popular, modern perm treatment.
December 13, 2011
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Ouidad Q&A: How to Relax a Perm

Easy tips for loosening a perm that's too tight.
September 13, 2011
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How To Fix A Bad Perm

Perm got you down? Curl back up with these simple tricks!
August 15, 2011
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Hair is Art at Bronner Brothers Show

Bronner Brothers hair show draws tens of thousands of people to see what's possible with hair
February 20, 2011
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Does Your Stylist's Skin Color Matter to Your Curls?

Find out why natural hair salons are color blind
February 3, 2011
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Post-Beach Wave Perm: Life as a Wavyhead

Foram talks about maintaining her new wavy hairstyle.
May 13, 2010
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Perms Can Hurt or Help

Many curlies now are wondering whether a perm might help make their hair more manageable, giving them looser curls or more uniform ringlets?
March 1, 2005
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Texture: Not Your Mother’s Perm

Whatever you choose to call them – texturizers, waves or perms – the technology has come a long way.
September 1, 2010
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Beach Waves, Keratin, and Curls...Oh My!

As a salon and stylist insider, I am offering you the latest trends, tricks, and educational resources to grow your business!
June 8, 2010
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Pravana Launches Beach Wave—The Latest in Salon Texture Solutions

Pravana's Beach Wave is set to hit the scene
March 22, 2010
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Brown Babies, Pink Parents: To Perm or Not to Perm—That is the question!

A mother discusses the natural and chemical options for kid's hair!
July 12, 2010
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Ouidad Q&A: I Have Several Different Textures

So I need to get a perm to fix it?
March 22, 2010
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Hair is Art at Bronner Brothers Show

Bronner Brothers hair show draws tens of thousands of people to see what's possible with hair
February 20, 2011
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Texture: Not Your Mother’s Perm

Whatever you choose to call them – texturizers, waves or perms – the technology has come a long way.
September 1, 2010
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Embracing My New Beach Waves

I finally am playing with the waves in my newly frizz-free hair, make sure to leave a comment with questions and comments!
June 18, 2010
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Beach Waves, Keratin, and Curls...Oh My!

As a salon and stylist insider, I am offering you the latest trends, tricks, and educational resources to grow your business!
June 8, 2010
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Perms Can Hurt or Help

Many curlies now are wondering whether a perm might help make their hair more manageable, giving them looser curls or more uniform ringlets?
March 1, 2005
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	Ouidad Q&A: How to Relax a Perm Easy tips for loosening a perm that's too tight. September 13, 2011 Read more »
	Beach Waves, Keratin, and Curls...Oh My! As a salon and stylist insider, I am offering you the latest trends, tricks, and educational resources to grow your business! June 8, 2010 Read more »
	Ouidad Q&A: I Have Several Different Textures So I need to get a perm to fix it? March 22, 2010 Read more »

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Beach Waves, Keratin, and Curls...Oh My!

As a salon and stylist insider, I am offering you the latest trends, tricks, and educational resources to grow your business!
June 8, 2010 Read more »

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	Perms for Fine Hair If you have fine hair, use relaxers and perms with caution. June 14, 2011 Read more »
	Get Better Hold in Damaged Hair With Styling Products Hair styling products provide more hold to damaged and porous hair, hair with less porosity needs careful product application. June 2, 2011 Read more »

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