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.

Ooh I've considered this. Pics needed please!

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

Good luck

I had a perm....once!!

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!

You must post a pic!

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.....

You're very brave!

Here's the before pic.

Following! Good luck!

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

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.

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.....

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

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

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

Picture or it didn't happen

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!

Here you go.

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.

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

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

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..

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

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