THE witty curls on long and medium cuts by Sarah Jessica Parker in the early 90s, the extra long and sinuous beach waves by Gisele Bündchen and the curls on the short by Halle Berry from the 2000s: everything is possible thanks to the light perm. Nothing to do with what marked the 1980s: that’s why giving a chance.
Light perm, because it is different from the past
To obtain bouncy and moving curls, we therefore rely again on the expert hands of the hairdresser: “Today’s formulas are sweeter and have less impact on the hair structure than in the past”, explains Alessio Carota, Wella Professionals hairstylist partner.
When we talk about light perm, we mainly refer to the updating of formulations of the past that had a notable impact on the hair, that is exaggerated and frayed volume, ruined lengths.
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«The new protocols always make use of a chemical action to determine the desired helix pattern, but there are substantial differences in the formulations»Explains Battel Naila beauty consultant Morphosis of the Living Silver Hall of Portogruaro.
For example, «the light perm service Waving System from Framesi encompasses a technology rich in conditioning and protective ingredients that allow you to wave hair without damaging it. It is a new professional curling system with acid pH formulated with active ingredients such as cysteamine, a amino acid that strengthens the fiber capillary giving softness, body and elasticity ».
An evolving technique
To differentiate itself from the classic perm, the light perm abandons this definition. «To get waves and curls we no longer use the definition “permanent” because it is natural to associate this word with certain disastrous results of the past. The service that gives long-lasting movement is called Wave Effect and it has a completely renewed formula »continues Alessio Carota.
The ammonium thioglycolate used in the old perms is replaced by magic acid and apple extracts. These two substances dissolve the sulphide bridges that determine and maintain the shape of the hair, and create the new trend with the application of curlers “,
«The procedure begins with an acid pH shampoo that opens the hair cuticles, then the curlers are applied and the specific solution is applied to them. After a time of pose that varies from 5 to 30 minutes depending on the desired result, the next steps consist of a thorough rinsing and the application of a fixing liquid.
During the final phase It is applied a mask by wrapping the head in a cloth previously soaked in boiling water and then squeezed“. A real relaxing cuddle!
Light perm for long, medium and short hair
The final result of the light perm is always different. «You can get a greater volume at the roots or you can create a movement wavy over the entire length. Also, depending on the size of the tool used they can be obtained tight curls or large curls.
As a general rule, the bigger the curler, the wider the wave will be»Explains hairstylist Alessio Carota. “There are no rules to refer to that indicate what looks best on long, medium or short hair, because the size of the hedgehog it is always studied on the characteristics of the person, and is identified above all by taking into account the wishes of those who choose to have this treatment ».
Today, curlers are used
“In the past they were used temples small and thin, now we apply curlers of different sizes and diameters, which are applied following precise application schemes quite elaborate, with the locks divided into three sections that intersect before being rolled up. With this system you get volume at the roots and a sinuous trend along the lengths ».
Attention, then, to maintenance. “It is important to use the right cosmetics to nourish and protect the hair from root to tip”, concludes the hairstylist Alessio Carota.
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