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My Bad Hair ExperienceMy experience as a teenager doing an home perm.
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How to Fix a Disastrous Overcrisped Hair PermOne stylist worked on another customer after setting my perm, then ignored the ding of the timer. The result was tight burnt curls looking like a crispy afro that had me in tears. Here’s how to fix it.
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My Husband Suggested We Marry Each Other with Our Heads Shaved to Solve My Bad Hair DayI’d planned to marry with my hair flowing past my shoulders in a half up hairdo under the hood of the cape that I wore over my dress. But that was not to be.
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Helping Dry and Damaged Hair From a PermAlleviate problem frizzies from a permanent by using protein from eggs to build up the hair shaft and relax the hair.
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How to Avoid Getting Burned by a PermChemicals can be very harmful to your hair and scalp if applied without the proper care. There are a few procedures that can be done before applying a perm, which can help to prevent burning.
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How to Fix a Bad PermA botched perm can leave hair frizzy, weak, dry an just generally unattractive. You could just cut it all off, but you may want to try these simple steps to repair your hair first. -
Hair Myths and Hair Advice to AvoidSix pieces of hair advice that is damaging for your hair. -
"Searching for Kip Winger's Perm. Hello Greg Brady's."I was a child of 80's rock. When I wanted to look like Kip Winger, I came out looking like Greg Brady. High school senior perm equals bad idea. See the picture for proof. -
Pro-Perm Rods Offer Quality and VersatilityThis article shares information about and reviews Pro-Perm Rods.
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What is the Big Deal About Black Women, Hair Weaves and Perms (Creamy Crack)?Black women getting weaves and perms is a big controversy. Chris Rock made a movie about it. "Good Hair". It's not about good or bad hair, self-hate or denying heritage. It's about doing what you want as far as appearance and it's nobody's business. -
Ogilvie's Home Perm for Color-Treated, Thin or Delicate Hair Actually WorksThis article shares information about and reviews Ogilvie's Home Perm for Color-Treated, Thin or Delicate Hair.
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Should You Attempt a Home Perm?This article explains the perming process, and why it may be a good idea to leave it to the professionals.
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Worst Hairstyles for WomenAre you a walking fashion faux pas? Read this article and find out.
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African American Hair Dos, Going the Curly Perm RouteHow many times have you wondered what it would be like to be carefree and have low maintenance hair?
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Hair Styles for Ethnic Hair, How to Make the Right Choice to Go NaturalAre you one of those women who has a relaxer or curly perm right now and are considering going natural? If you are like me, you will want to learn about hair styles for ethnic hair and how to make the right choice to go natural.
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Top 10 Hair Tips and Advice for WomenHave you ever wondered what it really takes to keep your hair healthy? What do stylists know that you need to know as well? Here are my top 10 tips for keeping your hair healthy and vibrant. -
Top 10 Care Tips for Healthy, Shiny HairHere is advice on the best 10 things you can do to assure you have healthy, shiny hair.
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Is it Possible to Repair Hair Damaged from a Perm?Some types of damage can be treated, while others cannot.
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How to Get Black Hair to GrowSick of your hair always being the same length? Read this short and sweet guide on how to finally get your hair to show some length. -
Curly Perms for African Americans, the Low Maintenance Wave Nouveau PermWe've come a long way with curly perms for African-Americans.
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How to Use Hair Relaxer on Black HairPart of the problem with relaxing hair is too many people don't know what they're doing. Read the instructions. Follow the timeframe for leaving hair relaxer on. Check out these hair relaxing tips. -
How Young is Too Young for a Child to Get Her Hair Permed?How young is too young for hair to be permed? Should your child get a hair relaxer or go natural? Do you think it affects her self-esteem? -
Avoiding Excessive Heat from Curling Irons, Flat Irons, Hair Relaxer and Hair Dryers on Your HairCurling irons, flat irons, hair relaxer and hair dryers are great for styling, but they can be hard on your hair. Try to find alternate ways to style your hair without the daily heat. -
Not Every Black Woman with a Perm is Trying to 'Look White'Gawker.com got a finger wagging for showcasing Naomi Campbell's bald spot, but I was more annoyed by a blog stating that the choice to use her photo was racist. That term is thrown around too much, and not every black woman feels pressured to conform.
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Eleven Tips for Growing and Maintaining Long, Healthy African American HairWhat works for one person's hair may not work for the next person's hair, but there are some general tips that can be useful for both. Check out these eleven tips. -
Styling African-American Girls' HairLittle girls may be made of sugar and spice and everything nice, but they can wear out a hairdo. Here are some tricks to keep your little girl's hair in check while she's running around.
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Selecting the Right Hair Relaxer Brand, Do You Want a Perm?Every black hair type is not meant to be permed, but the belief that all permed hair is weak or falls out isn't accurate either. Here are tips on deciding whether you really want to perm your hair and how to take care of a relaxer. -
Black Men Speak Out About Natural Hair or Permed Hair for Black Women, Who Likes What?Even after comedian Chris Rock's film "Good Hair" came out, there's still an ongoing debate about natural hair versus permed hair and whether women get their hair done for men or for themselves. I asked nine black men what they thought. -
Beautiful Hair at Any AgeYou can have beautiful and healthy hair in old age if you learn to care for your individual hair type in the way which is best for you. -
How to Add Body to Hair Without Weighing It DownWhen it comes to hair, the Holy Grail for many women is body, and the more, the better. There are many ways to add body to hair without weighing it down. Here are 9 body-building hair tips.
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Natural HairMaintaining natural hair to prevent breakage -
I Would Never Try This Again...EverIf you're a do it yourself-er with most beauty products and treatments like me, there have been some gems and some duds along the way. Here's a story about a dud.
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When Not to Get a Perm: See that Piece of Straw? That's My HairNo perm for you, she told me. You told me. Angel Vee even told me. But I did it anyway. -
Cynthia Swilley-Washington is The Mane Attraction on ChicagoNowChicagoNow.com's "The Main Attraction" blogger Cynthia Swilley-Washington, age 44, is jumping in the natural hair debate and determined to encourage black women to embrace their natural hair. -
How to Finance and Build Your Dream HomeIf you have always dreamed of building and living in the home you've helped design, it's time to seriously consider putting your dream into action.
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Movie Review: Chris Rock's "Good Hair" Takes on Serious Black Hair Care TopicsChris Rock is a comedian, but his film "Good Hair" wasn't nearly as funny as I thought it would be. And as much as I love him for bringing hysterical jokes to the public, Chris Rock also has a habit of making jokes that are based on the truth. -
The Controversy of Permed Hair, Are Black Women Selling Out?While watching comedian Chris Rock on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," I was drying my hair from perm, and it brought back all the memories of how perm and black hair care was introduced to me. -
When You Should Consider Going NaturalA lot of black women suffer from hair loss as a result of perms. If your hair is in a horrible state, you may want to consider going back to your roots.
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Types of Hair PermsThere are many different types of hair perms to choose from. For those considering loose waves, a spiral may be the choice for you. For those seeking extreme volume, try a stacked perm. Read more to see many different types of perms to choose from.
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The Perm that Did Not Behave - My Worst Hair Experience EverThis article gives an account of a perm disaster that this author experienced and what products that she used to try and deal with it.
