Can you still get a spiral perm?

If you decided to go with a traditional perm you can still get a spiral perm wrap, or brick lay pattern wrap and get a lot of texture to your hair. Curly girls can get their curls loosened with larger rods, using traditional perm solutions, or American Wave perm solution.

What is spiral perm?

Spiral perms, in particular, involve a perm rod that vertically rolls the hair, resulting in a tight, well-defined corkscrew-type curl (with volume and texture that doesn’t look like a #TBT photo). In addition to the no-hair-washing rule, you shouldn’t brush or comb your hair during that time either.

What did perms do to hair in the 80s?

80s perms differ from modern day perms in a few ways. Traditional 80s perms were meant to be huge! The bigger the better, the higher the hair the closer to god, tease it to Jesus! Spiral perms were a big hit in the 80s allowing people a lot of little curls, filling out their style and achieving hair heights never possible before.

Is the spiral Perm still a popular style?

If this style of perm makes you think about older generations, you’re definitely not alone. The spiral perm can often feel slightly outdated today, but with the popularity of texturized and curly hair, this retro style is coming back in a whole new way.

When did the Perm trend start and end?

Just like flares and suede, perms are an hair trend that yo-yo in and out of fashion without a care in the world. While curls circa 2016 could be seen as a tad more sophisticated (see model Steffy Argelich) let’s not forget the greatest time of all for the perm – be it at home with spongy curlers…

What was the trend in hair in the 80s?

Spiral perms were the trendiest style in the ’80s, so much so that you’re probably familiar with the shoulder-length, larger-than-life curls that women often sported during this time. So if you’re feeling a little lost on how to wear the spiral perm in a modern way, don’t worry, we’re here to help you out!