Classic perms have ruled hairstyling for decades, adding volume and texture with the help of chemical changes. The technique ...

A Georgian College hair instructor breaks down the viral hair trend, and how the next generation of hairstylists is learning perming techniques for a new generation. By Janis Ramsay Insidehaltoncom ...

Early perming involved the use of heated tongs to turn straight hair into waves or curls — a technique quickly mastered by Chinese barbers. Soon after, electric perming technology became widespread.

The Korean root perming technique, however, only targets the roots as the aim is to lift flatter areas rather than change the hair's pattern, John explains. “The rest of the hair’s natural ...

In the past, perms required various treatments to alter the natural texture of one's hair. The most common perm techniques included a cold or heat wave, said Elias-Porter.

It’s not your kinky, tight perm.” And Tot-Carver remembers the tight, curly perms of the past. As the popularity of those perms faded in the mid-90s, not as many hair salons were doing them as often.