Why can’t my hair be permed and curled? ——Revealing the top ten reasons for failed perm
Recently, the discussion on "failure of perming" has soared across the Internet, especially "why hair does not curl when permed" has become the focus of beauty topics. Many netizens shared their experiences of perm overturns. The reasons ranged from technical operations to hair quality problems. This article combines the hot topic data of the past 10 days to analyze the key factors for perming and not curling your hair, and provide practical solutions.
1. Hotly discussed on the Internet: Statistics on failed perm topics

| platform | Number of related topics | Hot search highest ranking | Typical users complain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000+ | No. 8 | "It looks like it hasn't been permed after it's been permed. Teacher Tony, please run away." | |
| little red book | 8600+ | No. 3 on the beauty list | "The softening time is not enough, and the curl cannot be hung at all." |
| Douyin | # permturnover 340 million views | No. 5 on the life list | "The hair quality is so bad that it looks like dry grass. It will become straight after perming." |
2. Analysis of the top ten reasons why your hair is not permed or curled
1.Hair health issues: The cuticles of damaged hair (such as excessive bleaching and dyeing) cannot be closed, causing the potion to be ineffective. Data shows that 67% of perm failure cases are related to hair quality.
2.Not softened enough: The hairdresser’s skills are unprofessional and the softening time is insufficient or excessive. An evaluation video shows that if the softening time error exceeds 3 minutes, the success rate drops by 40%.
3.Wrong selection of reel: Curling bars that are too thick (such as 32mm or above) are difficult to form obvious curls, especially for Asians with thin and soft hair.
| hair type | Recommended reel diameter | Typical wrong choices |
|---|---|---|
| Thin and soft hair | 18-22mm | >26mm easy to straighten |
| thick hair | 20-24mm | <18mm is prone to frizzy |
4.Temperature control error: The temperature of the hot ironing machine is insufficient (below 160°C) or the heating is uneven. Recently, the number of complaints about a certain brand of hair curling iron due to temperature control issues has increased by 200%.
5.Potion quality issues: The pH value of inferior perm potions is abnormal. Laboratory tests show that the pH value of some potions purchased online exceeds the standard by 3 times.
3. Solution: 5 keys from failure to success
1.Pre-perm care: It is recommended to do deep repair 2 weeks in advance. Search volume for repair products such as Olaplex has recently increased by 35%.
2.Technology options: The success rate of digital perm is 28% higher than that of traditional cold perm, but you need to pay attention to the temperature setting.
3.hairstylist communication: It is required to do an elasticity test first, and 85% of professional salons have listed this as a standard procedure.
| Perm type | average maintenance time | cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Ion perm | 3-5 months | 300-800 yuan |
| foam perm | 2-3 months | 200-500 yuan |
4. Effective tips tested by netizens
1. Do not wash your hair within 48 hours after perming to extend the hair retention time by 30%.
2. Using sulfate-free shampoo, the sales of a certain internet celebrity model increased by 150% every week.
3. Braiding hair before going to bed to assist with styling, Xiaohongshu’s collection of related tutorials has exceeded 100,000
Through analysis, it can be seen that successful perm requires triple guarantee of hair quality foundation, technical operation and post-care. Before you get your hair permed next time, you might as well do a hair quality test to choose a suitable perm solution and say goodbye to the embarrassment of "perm or not".
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