booked in for a perm today!

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

Bit nervous, hope I don't come out looking like a footballer from the 80s. Ive asked for body, soft waves, gentle curls. Not really looking for a response, just posting because, yknow.

[Bambooshoots14]

Ooh I've considered this. Pics needed please!

[Diamogs]

Yes pics please - preferably of what you want it to look like and how it turns out.

I was a big fan of the perm in the 80s

[DiggersRest]

Good luck

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

I had a perm....once!!

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

I don't reallt know how I want it to look! I told my lovely hairdresser I wanted tousled curls as though I had been running along the beach.......it could be a disaster!

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

You must post a pic!

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

I think I have this image of myself in my 20s with this hairstyle. Im a bit worried it will age me. Im 38. I ^might^ post a pic.....

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

You're very brave!

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

Here's the before pic.

[Diddlydokey]

Following! Good luck!

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

Your hair is gorgeous already you only need wide barrelled tongs!

[wobblywonderwoman]

Omg I love your hair

I had a root perm done three years ago. I was happy until it grew out but lots of things I loved about it. Got rid of my oily roots, bit of life to it. Best of luck.

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

Aw shucks thanks guys. My hair is nice but I never style it so always looks messy and often limp. Im hoping the soft perm will give it a bit of bounce.....I'm here now, no going back.....

[Liiinoo]

I've been thinking about doing the same so I am eager to see the results.

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

Ok so it's a bit perm y....

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

But she assures me it will soften.....

[Diddlydokey]

Picture or it didn't happen

[Queenbean]

Are perms still of the old type or have they updated them to something much softer? How long does it last for?

Picture please op!

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

Here you go.

[ClaraLane]

I'm sure it'll look lovely! I'm only 26 but I've had at least 3 perms and I love them! The first few weeks are always a bit crappy but it looks gorgeous afterwards, I love how low maintenance it is too, just wash and go.

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

It's also been blown to buggery by a gale so my messy look is back anywsy.

[Diddlydokey]

A little bit of calming down to do but it looks pretty good for the first day

[MyBeard]

Oh I always assumed perms were still like the massive curly do's my mum got done 20 years ago! You've sort of tempted me op..

[SophieofShepherdsBush]

Phew. I was a bit alarmed at first but I think it will be nice.

[Cocolepew]

Thats lovely, it will drop over the next few days too.
Really nice.