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GlossaryPerming

chemical process that creates long-lasting curls or waves in hair

Perming, also known as a permanent wave or simply a perm, is a chemical process used to alter the structure of hair to create curls or waves that last for an extended period. This involves applying a chemical solution to break the hair's natural bonds, reshaping the hair around curlers or rods, and then applying a neutralizer to reform the bonds in the new shape.

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research Mechanisms of Impairment in Hair and Scalp Induced by Hair Dyeing and Perming and Potential Interventions

1 citations, May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine”

Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.

research The Effect of Intermediate Treatment Using Natural Polyphenol Cross-Linker on Perming Efficiency and Hair Protection

August 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology”

Using natural polyphenol cross-linkers like tannic acid and green tea extract in perm treatments improves curling and protects hair.

research Assessment on the Effects of Liposome-Encapsulated Thioglycolic Acid on Hair Perming

January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi”

Liposome-encapsulated thioglycolic acid improves hair perming effectiveness and durability.

research Stability of Opiates in Hair Fibers After Exposure to Cosmetic Treatment

63 citations, August 1996 in “Forensic Science International”

Cosmetic treatments like bleaching and perming can greatly reduce opiate levels in hair, possibly leading to false-negative drug tests.

research Effect of Shampoo, Conditioner, and Permanent Waving on the Molecular Structure of Human Hair

37 citations, October 2015 in “PeerJ”

Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.

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in Is this regrowth? 277 upvotes 3 months ago

A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.

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in Progress Pictures 295 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who got a hair transplant and gave their experience with it, including how the donor area recovered quickly and the potential risks of getting a hair transplant at a young age. Other users discussed bleaching and dyeing transplanted hair, as well as asking about the clinic where the procedure was done.

community Just got my first perm fellas.

in Progress Pictures 205 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about a user who got a perm after successfully treating their thinning hair, with mixed reactions from others on the appearance. Specific treatments used are not mentioned.