HAIR SALON SERVICES — since 1997

texture,   perm  &  Curly  Hair  EXPERTS

Big, wild curly hair is back and not just for those naturally curly haired girls. There has been a resurgence of embracing natural textures for both men and women and the bigger the better.

At The Lounge Hair Studio, our highly trained perm specialists; Briar, Alan, Courtney and Mari use the latest trends and products to ensure the process is effective and long-lasting.

HAIR SALON SERVICES — since 1997

texture  &  perm s

From our team

Types of perms:

Spiral Perm: Long perm rods create extremely tight, cascading curls or ringlets.“They look like tightly wound spirals or corkscrews. Of course, how tight the curls are depends on the size of the perm rod and the various chemicals used.”

Body Perm: This style of perm is perfectly suited for people with thin or flat hair. The curls will be larger and looser on hair that is naturally quite straight.“This style produces loose curls and a gentle wave which is great for adding volume and a bit of life to dull hair.”

Loose Wave Perm: “A gentle wavy perm will give you soft and natural-looking wavy hair that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s created with large rollers that add volume to your mane without making it look artificial. ”This is one of our favourite styles of perm to work with as it creates beautiful body throughout that is manageable and effortless looking.

What is a Perm?

The perming process remains similar across the board with changes regarding perm wand size and also time needed to set. Disulphide bonds are applied to the hair in order to make the hair more flexible before being curled into the perming rods, this mixture will depend on the kind of perm you desire, acid, alkaline or exothermic perm. A neutralizer is then placed on the hair after the desired amount of time, working to bond your hair into its new curly structure.

Should you get Perm?

Here at The Lounge Hair Studio we strongly encourage setting up a complimentary consultation appointment to determine what hair style you are looking for.

We take great care to ensure your hair is left healthy and provide you with right tools and products for your at-home maintenance. Whether you are looking for wavy, spiral or loose perms, our hairstylists will help you pick the best style ensuring the textured, fuller look you always wanted.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with styling?

Don’t have enough time to do your hair in the morning?

Want to add more body to your limp, fine hair?

We have a solution for you: A perm!

Before you run away, hear us out. Today’s perms aren’t your grandma’s hair style. They’ve been completely overhauled, which is why perms are having a moment in Vancouver and beyond!

GET PERMED AT THE LOUNGE

Our licensed stylists have been adding texture to hair since 1997. We take pride in the results of our work and always do free consultations before booking time for your perm. This ensures your hair is in optimum condition for the service and allows us the opportunity to determine the style that will suit you best and not rush the service.

For services over 3 hours, a deposit is required.

You can check out the bios of each of our texture specialists here: Briar, Courtney, Mervin and Mari.

THE HISTORY OF THE PERM

The permanent, or perm, is a chemical treatment that adds permanent waves or curls to the hair.

The first hints of the perm came up in the late 1800s and early 1900s. As the process developed, stylists experimented with all sorts of unusual ingredients… even cow urine! Thankfully, the perm developed and moved on from those early ingredients. By the 1930s, perms proper were invented. Then, however, the process took over six hours!

The most recent perm boom happened in the 1970s and ‘80s. The height of style was afros and aviators! But women of all ages used perms to add texture and curl to their hair. Then, as quickly as the perm came into fashion, it went out. And we mean OUT! Suddenly, getting a perm was deemed dated.

By the time we opened Lounge Hair Studio, very few people were getting perms in Vancouver. In fact, perms were seen as so unfashionable that the word was basically banned in salons! Just mentioning it could send clients running.

But, like fashion and makeup trends, hair styles come and go. People go back and find new ways to reinvent themselves. Recently, as curls and texture came back into hair fashion, along with cat eye makeup, brown lipstick and retro sunglasses, the perm is back too!

WHY EVERYONE’S GETTING PERMS IN VANCOUVER…

Now, people are realizing the power of the perm in Vancouver. A perm adds texture, body and movement to the hair. At the same time, it doesn’t create frizz or unruly hair. That means your look will be chic and low maintenance! No wonder perms are considered an ideal process for anyone with flat hair, as well as those looking for a gorgeous new style!

So what would one of these modern perms look like? Here are just a few of the options available now:

1. THE BRAID OR BEACH WAVE PERM

Wait… what is a Braid Perm?
It’s a way to add texture and movement to your current hair without opting for a full-on perm look. If you have limp, fine hair, a Braid Perm is a perfect way to bring your strands to life! Once you get this perm, your hair will look natural but have the body you want. That’ll let you look and feel your best – even with minimal styling, saving you time and energy. Who wouldn’t want that!? Here is a great example of a Braid Perm that we found on the web to show you the results.

2. BEACHY WAVES

This is not your typical Victoria’s Secret look. Ever got off the back of a motorcycle or been to the beach where your hair has taken on a life of its own? It just feels sexy! Think that for this type of texture. Add your favorite texture product and you have the perfect beachy wave look. For a sexy look, reach for Hair or Beach Shake from Joico, or Liquid Volume Mist from Electric London.

4. THE SPIRAL PERM

With a classic perm, all the curls are the same size and shape. When you go for a spiral perm, though, you get curls with a variety of sizes and shapes. This creates a more natural look to the curls. The primary difference between spiral perms of the ‘80s and today’s spiral perm is truly the products you use; the technique remains the same. Thorough consultations, quality products, application, rod sizes and at-home care recommendations from experienced technicians are key.

5. THE FANTASTIC FRO PERM

The afro is back in a big way! But unlike the afros of the past, which were large and circular, today’s afros have more shape. There are also more options for products that can help you style your afro. If you go for this kind of perm, we suggest picking up products with lots of moisture. Something like Curl Cleansing and Nourished Shampoo and Conditioners and Curl Defining Foam Wax and Controlling Anti-Frizz Styler, all by Joico, before you leave the salon. That way, you’ll be ready to start styling your new look! With so many perm options, it’s easy to find the right style for you!

At the Lounge, we only use the award-winning ISO Options Perm Solutions product line for clients who get a perm.

MAINTAINING YOUR PERM

Once your perm is done, it’s important to take care of it. Make sure you don’t get your hair wet for at least two days. If you’re getting a perm in Vancouver, remember to keep an umbrella with you at all times! Once you are able to wet your hair, you’ll want to use a shampoo for chemically treated hair and a moisturizing conditioner.

Alan’s favourite products for curls are:

• Kevin Murphy Angel Shampoo and Conditioner
• Kevin Murphy Killer Curls
• Joi Whip Mousse
• K-Pak Serum

Mari loves:

• Kevin Murphy Hydrate Me Wash and Rinse

Since perms strip naturally oils out of the hair, you may also want to use deep conditioning treatments, like Kevin Murphy Hydrate Me Masque.

Using a blow dryer can damage permed hair, so it’s important to pick up a diffuser and great heat protectants like Kevin Murphy Heated Defense and Electric London Smoothing Cream C2. Instead of heat styling tools, look at products that can work with your perm, like curl enhancers and mousses. We love Kevin Murphy Killer Curls and Motion Lotion.

Have specific styles you want to create with your perm? Ask your stylist about the right products and tools to make it happen!