Hair that’s thicker and has some natural wave is usually the easiest to perm. If you have straight or fine hair, it can take a little more work to get the look just right. Q. How long does a ...

Apparently, perms are back.While those of us with naturally curly hair are spending hundreds of dollars and risking formaldehyde inhalation to get straight hair, others are trying out new types of ...

Curly perms were a popular trend in the '80s, transforming straight hair. The straight-to-curly treatment now allows for bigger, bouncier beach waves rather than just the "poodle curl" of the past.

While it might seem like a perm is only possible for the straight-haired ... This salt spray is great for fine to medium hair. It’s perfect for adding grit and texture to hair when it’s ...

Dueñas only recommends the beach-wave perm for people with coarse, thick, and straight hair. If your strands are fine and/or color-treated, you'll run the risk of severe breakage and damage.

And just like that: the bubble perm is back. From Bella Hadid to EmRata and Katie Holmes, it seems many with naturally straight hair can’t resist the nostalgic pull of the ’80s classic.

When 19-year-old Charles Chen got a perm in early 2022, it was a spur of the moment decision. “I was looking for something simple to style,” he said of his “naturally bone straight” hair.