Greeson said the current perm process consists of wrapping clean, damp hair in a small sheet of tissue paper, then rolling it in special perm rods. A special solution is applied to chemically alter the hair to bend or curl. After it is rinsed out, a neutralizing solution is applied to prevent overcurl. Again, the hair is thoroughly rinsed, then styled. Styles and perming methods are not the only things that have changed over time.
Prices have too.
In fairness to my clientele, I have kept my prices down over the years. Greeson said that current hairstyles are moving away from the curly look. The recent hair trend is leaning toward a more natural look with movement and fullness. For girls, streaking is attractive, and a crop-cut provides a chunky fullness. Greeson said that another popular request by girls is to feather the hair around the face to create a soft frame effect.