Question about perms and 'perm stink'

[Blank123]

I'm thinking about getting my hair permed tomorrow, but I have a question for you gals who may have more wisdom in this area than me

I have a dinner out planned for this Saturaday night and my one huge fear is that I will still have that notorius 'perm stink' then. I really can't remember how long I had to endure the 'perm stink' last time I had my hair permed a few years ago.

So can any of you wonderful people help me out and give me a general idea of what I should expect? Should I put off getting my hair permed for a few weeks or is it likely that the smell would be gone by Saturday?

 

[katautumn]

I remember way back in the day when I got a perm, my stylist told me to rinse my hair with tomato juice to neutralize the odor. Are you getting a spiral perm? If so, I would highly recommend some do-it-yourself temporary curls before a permanent. Once you get it done your hair will be slightly altered, even if you were to brush it out or have it professionally relaxed. Good luck

 

[Blank123]

thanks for the advice

I've actually decided to put off getting my perm for awhile until after the holidays. I have bangs and I'm a little worried it might look strange to have curly hair with straight bangs so I'm thinking I'll wait until I've decided I'm bored with my bangs and let them grow out a bit.

 

[Tsarina]

^ Good luck with the perm. Although i have never got one, i had no idea how it's like. Tell us how it looks like after the holiday.

 

[krys4ever]

The perm smell is usaually gone within the first 2 days.
Its nothing to worry about.
Good luck

 

[Oblivious]

Wow, it's been a loooong time since I've gotten a perm. Anyway, usually just a good couple of washes will get the smell out. I'm not sure if the "you can't wash your hair for 2 days after a perm" rule still applies, though.

 

[Blank123]

whoa... i'd forgotten all about this thread haha... i actually got my hair permed last spring instead. and the perm is mostly gone now. but heres what it looked like. (sorry for the horrible quality - i was using an old webcam )