Getting A Perm 2020 | Before & After | My Experience

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0:00 - intro/before
1:02 - during
2:17 - 2nd day update
3:50 - first wash
6:05 2 week update/pros & cons
Hello! I got a perm! In this video I share my experience on getting a perm as well as my hair before and after. This was quite a big change for me, but one that I don't regret :) In this video, I document how my hair changed after first coming from the salon to first wash then two weeks after the getting a perm.
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[@eyesthatsee2708]

Advice from a curly hair girl😉: wet your hair daily in the shower and run conditioner through it..only shampooing once or twice a week. Keep a wide tooth comb in the shower, comb through your hair while cond is on it. Just use a good curl cream and a diffuser, when your hair is dry flip it upside down and scrunch it a little for volume....after that just let the curls do their magic the rest of the day! 😉😘🙌

[@LaneWalkerz]

Yas girl 🙌 I said the same diffuser changed my life. LOL I said almost the same thing word for word except I choose to use a spray bottle after day 1 wash helps me save time

[@emmaadams4433]

I love that you're not hating on her for wanting another texture. There's litterally so much hate about something as stupid as hair

[@eyesthatsee2708]

@@emmaadams4433 what fun is hair if ya cant do diff things with it!? 😊

[@kellyramirez781]

lol as a curly hair girl i came to the comment section halfway through to say the same thing. i can't imagine how wiiiiild it must be for a person with bone straight hair to suddenly go to curly! it's all so complicated! xD

[@deandraurquidez8834]

Screen shotted this advice!! Thank you! I think this routine will help bring out more of my curls before I go and perm it lolol 😅 My hair is like wavy /cute and flat and straight. Lol like I see some ringlets! And then :P

[@citygirl7536]

That’s how my hair looks when I wake up , so what I’m saying is that it looks natural. The stylist did a great job! You look great!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you so much!!

[@nossrednAailuJ]

You're crazy, it looks super good after the wash! 🙌

[@LenaxBasco]

Lol thanks!!

[@heathranneross]

I 100% agree! I liked it better after the wash! 😍

[@narh9111]

exactly!! so much better

[@teamcedricdiggory]

Julia A Your hair after the shower is what I want LMAO

[@AlexG-pl3km]

She should stop adding products after she washes it.. especially dry shampoo. It breaks the strands.

[@bailliewessling9344]

the way your hair looks after your shower is the whole reason i’m now getting mine done wow

[@kaktusdesiberie7196]

Exactly! Me too!

[@Persephoneia01]

Same how it looks after she washed it is exactly what I hope I get.

[@DiznilyLove]

"It doesn't look as good as it did yesterday" and it's amazing mermaid waves lol. If it feels crunchy you have to break the cast by running your fingers/palms through it to soften it

[@LenaxBasco]

In hindsight, it doesn't look that bad 😆

[@Gwenny_Black]

After all the Perm videos I have watched - this is the most natural and the best looking perm I have seen so far.

[@isabellarcadia8565]

I just got a perm and I love it! I had super straight hair before and was honestly so disappointed with my hair everyday because it would look good unless styled. But now all I do is apply curl cream and scrunch and diffuse and it looks super curllyyyy! I love it.

[@AlexDom09]

It looked pretty after the first wash! It’s all about styling technique and using a diffuser that can cup the curls as you dry it.

[@eggbabe83]

Omg I got a perm 3 hours ago and am in the EXACT same situation as you. this taught me a lot. thank you!! :)

[@VanguardBeautyAcademy]

Nice long hair perm, thanks for sharing your hair styles, we appreciate it by seeing all the hair duos!!!

[@2cats_and_kate212]

I had perm done a month ago and I love it! I had very straight and healthy hair, but it was super heavy - I couldn't achieve any volume ever. Now, volume is great. You need to learn how to live with curly hair, how to take care of it, because you can't just brush and go. For me it was so worth it. Will definitely do it again!

[@LenaxBasco]

I love the extra volume too! Time consuming but absolutely worth it 😄

[@orange3161]

does the perm bad for hair ? and how many days it's stay and then it will finish !?

[@amisanders467]

I'm thinking of getting a perm for the exact same reasons as you, my hair is impossible to keep any curls due to how heavy and long it is. Ive done a little reading into perms and i want some looser curls (like this woman in the video) I'm just wondering how do you maintain the curls? Im fully aware its not as simple as straight hair where you can just brush it and carry on with your day. How do you dry it correctly without blowing out the curls? If that makes sense. Thanks

[@damianlopez7630]

You are like one of the billions of people on Earth who do not deserve what they have you should have your hair shaved completely bald I'll bet you look like a poodle with a bad hair day you had healthy hair and you decided to destroy it and you'll do it again it's people like you that make the world a disgusting intolerable place. They are never happy with themselves always trying to change themselves without realizing they're making themselves more atrocious everyday

[@damianlopez7630]

@@LenaxBasco you want volume why don't you shave your head bald and buy a wig a curly wig

[@deysibenitez1541]

It looks great on you! Love the waves!

[@LissetteLissie]

I love it...especially after you washed it. I'm getting one. I came here to see your results. Love it!

[@emilyengeman8431]

I get that it’s more time consuming, but I feel like achieving a similar amount of volume and texture every day would be more time consuming than that, you know? Like your original hair was less effort and time but you were maybe less happy with it? as a straight haired girl dying for a perm, that’s the main reason I’m considering it!! Ps you look amazing xo

[@LenaxBasco]

You're absolutely right! My straight hair was super low maintenance, but I love having time consuming curly hair much more 😄

[@eringawlick8772]

I always like to brush out my perm before shower and then not again - so not in the shower- and also I shampooed my perm every other day and it was fine- didn’t ruin it

[@eringawlick8772]

Your perm looks awesome by the way:)

[@heathero6017]

@Unknown Alias oooor if you have beautiful straight hair & wish to get a perm, go for it! Trying new experiences is what makes life exciting!!

[@Fatimahtal]

I have natural straight hair too. I permed my hair. I think the key is to use the right styling products. I use hair mousse. It really define the curls.

[@ladigstatus]

This isn't about the pros and cons of a perm, this is the consequences of having curly hair lol my daughter has curly hair and everything you listed as a con is her normal.

[@LenaxBasco]

The struggle is real with curly hair!

[@caitlin_jademay8684]

DAmn girl I love the way your hair looks !!! 4:25 after one wash already looks BOMB 💣♥️♥️💯🇿🇦

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!!

[@cindynguyen8982]

thank you so much for this video! its very helpful as I’m thinking of perming my hair soon.

[@LenaxBasco]

NP! I encourage you to get a perm 😊

[@CarolineElizabethMartin]

I was thinking of a perm to maintain a vintage hair style, but omg I could never not brush my hair throughout the day. I’m so glad you mentioned that, I had no idea.

[@Mel-kw7nx]

This was super helpful! Your videos are super professional looking and entertaining! I was super surprised you didn’t have a million subs 😂

[@LenaxBasco]

You're so kind! Thank you

[@glindabustamante447]

You look gorgeous! I love it!!! I'm on the fence about getting one, because my hair is a bit damaged, but your video experience was very encouraging. Your hair looks healthy before and after! Thank you for sharing.

[@leila4509]

Advice for the tangles: Take a spray bottle add some water and a little conditioner then spray it on the tangled parts and detangle with your fingers! :) EDIT: btw you are gorgeous and your hair super pretty:)

[@LenaxBasco]

This is such a good idea! I'll definitely be using this method in between washes

[@leila4509]

@@LenaxBasco No worries! Your hair is super gorgeous and suits you so well. Also if you want volume in the roots without using volume hairspray(to stop product build up) you could also try clips to pin up the roots when drying(or a diffuser)! :)

[@LenaxBasco]

Absolutely love the pin idea!

[@Ghosted676]

Idk if that would’ve helped but there is like a routine of plopping hair. You prep it with curl activating products and some moisturiser and then put it in a towel and leave it on there for 30 minutes before drying. Hope it helps

[@AK-bx1ot]

You're nuts! It looks amazing after you washed it!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!

[@leamarietang3212]

I love your perm! It looks super good! 🥰 I did a perm before, and it literally last just a week because I didn't use products to keep it in tact. I'm thinking of doing it again! 🥰🤭

[@LenaxBasco]

thank you so much! You should try again! Using curly hair products definitely made it last longer for me

[@nasia6712]

“Straight ass chopsticks hair” 😂

[@HappyHaul]

Anyone with curly hair could have told you these cons. That's why we get straight perms and are envious of people with straight hair haha. So much less maintenance. 😆

[@obmazd]

I absolutely love your perm! Seriously the perfect waves. I am getting one on the 17th and I want the same curls as yours. What size rod did she use on you?

[@LenaxBasco]

Hi! So she used 13mm (Japanese size) I think it's around .5 inches. Hope that helps 😊

[@obmazd]

@@LenaxBasco you are amazing thank you!!

[@kallie.7827]

how did it go!?

[@obmazd]

@@kallie.7827 My perm came out really well! I actually ended up doing it myself and I was really happy with it

[@teslayoung9583]

@@obmazd can I ask how you did it yourself?

[@nielsenslady]

Its so pretty! I loved it after you washed it also. That is the look that I want on my hair!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! 😊

[@gosias1322]

Your hair looks so good after the first wash!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you 🤍

[@cme3344]

I love your perm!!! Nice natural looking waves! So many people associate perms with 80's big hair. I'm Asian, living in the South Carolina for about 8 years. 4 years ago, I decided to start perming my hair once a year, at the beginning of summer. Before I would try to dry straight my hair but after it was dried, it would frizz up after 15-30 minutes. Also, after 10-15 minutes of blow drying, my scalp would start sweating, that's probably why my hair would end up frizzing. I have long hair and I get a perm with the orange rods. The orange rods leave my hair with a nice wave without being overly curly. I like curly hair on others but for me it would not look natural or good. I love the convenience of wash, fluff and go!!! During the winter there is enough perm left, so that when I do blow dry, I still have a little texture from the perm, that adds body to my hair.

[@Absgail1]

I think it looked so good after you washed it! Looks like my natural subtle curls

[@amalissa950]

But your hair looks AMAZING!!!

[@Alina-pf3li]

5:00 in my opinion looked better than 5:03

[@LifeLoveBeauty32]

100%

[@meganz020]

Right? Like it looks flat at 5:03

[@jessicalindzeyphillips1409]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@jessicalindzeyphillips1409]

She was boarder line full freak out mode ha ha ha I think we've all been there though!! I know I've cried over my hair a few times at least!

[@LyrasRaven]

Yea!

[@Aluix01]

1 - curl smoothie or curl cream, 2- gel for curls, 3- scrunch, 4- diffuser

[@boobeary]

I was worried for you at first lol but it has turned out okay. Thanks for the honest follow up

[@noth9617]

"It just doesn't look as good as it did yesterday"... lol welcome to curly hair.

[@jonajcatindoy1500]

You deserve mo subscribers! omg i love it!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!!

[@meggieqin8496]

just here to say your natural straight hair looks gorgeous, but you are also stunning with curls

[@deysibenitez1541]

And yess having curly hair requires alot of maintenance! I use leave in conditioner plus gel on top of that. I only wash it once a week because it takes so long to air dry! I also use dry shampoo on top of that during the week. I have naturally curly hair and it's a struggle but I love my curls 😊

[@LenaxBasco]

You're so lucky to have curly hair 🤩 Dry shampoo has become my must have lol

[@aetosia6490]

As a blond I can't imagine only washing my hair once a week, it looks really greasy after 3 days

[@m3lodic.33]

I have 2a type, and it straightens so easily so I never knew about my real hair texture until recently. I always thought my curly/wavy hair as a child phase ended because of puberty. Turns out nope. Just heat drying and brushing basically straightens it easily. Air drying takes forever I agree!!! And it’s so hard to brush my hair. I still don’t know how to get a perfect routine to truly take care of my hair for once.

[@simum7939]

Curly hair wants straight hair Straight hair wants curly No one is happy with them Edit -#me too 😂

[@dnnnforfordnnn7838]

No, I have straight hair and I am happy with it. Change doesn't mean you hate yourself, it's literally just a change! It's fun. I love my natural beauty and everyone else should too, but I also encourage playing around with different styles! That's all there is to it!

[@simum7939]

@@dnnnforfordnnn7838 oh dont take it hard i was kidding, everyone one should happy with themself

[@ImogenShade]

You forgot about us wavy haired peoples🙃

[@1hero866]

@@ImogenShade I want a loose perm to get that wavy hair lmao

[@galadriel3134]

Yes me too i wznt curls or waves. Straight hair sucks. No bounce.

[@patriciakimworsley9315]

I think it looked better after the wash!!!! It looks stunning and now im convinced, i'm going for a perm too hahahaha, tired of my straight hair. Ive had a perm before many yrs back and I loved it then, si why not!!

[@butternutxo]

i literally have the flattest straightest hair here and guurl what u mean i'm dying to have that hair of yours🤧

[@TheEve1313]

I love it! That's sassy and beautiful!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!

[@patyestrada6722]

It looks so beautiful!

[@bangbangdan1054]

I'm not gon do it girl I'm thinking about it

[@LenaxBasco]

waiting for "...I did it."

[@shiannemcpherson1836]

Ooh I actually really like it! I wonder if stylists are able to use smaller curlers to get tighter curls, or if it would be much more damaging

[@skulltaylor1616]

I LOVE your perm!!!

[@guzib.6748]

WOW WOW THE BEST EFFECT

[@CarolineChiasson]

After you washed it, it looked amazing!

[@isabelladominici1772]

Hi! Planning on getting a perm and love how yours turned out:) Wondering what you asked for from your stylist and if you know what rod size she used?

[@webelight4504]

i love how your perm turned out, looks more natural and even like a digital perm. i wanted a digital perm but was told i couldn't and wouldn't take because of old color in my hair. question- did you previously have color/bleach in your hair for this type of regular perm?

[@LenaxBasco]

My mid to ends had some hair dye in it, but it was done by the same stylist so she was familiar with my hair history

[@AlexDom09]

The cons list is legit normal curly hair characteristics and facts haha 😂

[@DIYDazzleNails]

the curly hair suits you so well!

[@AlexAlex-mr5wk]

girl your first wash off day looks GOOD haha

[@LenaxBasco]

thank you!!

[@kalicer308]

Que tal cambio muy bonito resultado de tu cabello, te queda perfecto. Me gusta como te quedo una gran diferencia con las ondas.

[@atticusorozco1314]

Which salon did you go to? It came out looking amazing! Perms aren't as common as they were in the 80s and I don't want to go somewhere to get this done if the result isn't like yours.

[@chelseajones2082]

Looked so good after the wash. Better that better.

[@corysurber5104]

love it. now i need one. looks good after the shower too

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!

[@jewel.alcala]

I really really want a perm so thank you so much for this video

[@kayleylewis2014]

So, idk if you’ve figured this out, as I see this was filmed 7 months ago, but you should follow SOTC method. Put product in your hair when it’s WET, not damp, scrunch your hair with a t shirt or your hands, diffuse it to lock in curl. Once it’s COMPLETELY dry, scrunch again with a t shirt to scrunch out the crunch (SOTC). Don’t run your fingers through your curls, but rather clump the curls to maintain the look you’re wanting. There are certain products approved by the curly girl method, and certain ones that will weigh your curls down. Sleep in silk/satin head wrap or with silk pillow case.

[@LenaxBasco]

I will definitely keep this in mind when I get my next perm! Thank you!

[@kissedbyfireskye8428]

Having naturally straight hair is easy for everyday styling but hard if you want volume and waves/texture/curls drop a lot. I would suggest getting a diffuser low heat low setting and flip your hair over to achieve for volume. Watching the lady do the perm she should’ve done smaller cleaner sections and put the end papers on the ends of your hair not covering the whole perm rods which stop fish hook ends 🙈 I would suggest next time getting a tighter curl done as your hair is healthy and strong and perms do drop overtime but it’s up to you 🥰 I love it on you and would love to get a perm ❤️

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!

[@lydiatheglimmermaid]

Looks SO GOOD!!!

[@LenaxBasco]

thank you!

[@lucyallen2697]

How different does the quality of the hair feel? Is it dry and split easily? I wanna get a perm on virgin hair I take care of it really well and don’t want to ruin it’s health

[@Lemon_Channel]

Your hair looks beautiful 😍 I want to get perm now😊 I recommend to use Olaplex that helps my hair after chemicals❤

[@stephanieryan324]

I love your hair!! What type of perm did you ask for? Is this a spiral perm?

[@elyzsabethahne2116]

I love your perm! I want one, too, but with a acid wave perm solution (not acid balance, but a true acid one).

[@Pentapus1024]

Hair looked great natural. Hair looked great permed. Dog looked great!

[@v.8097]

why are your eyes so sad in the beginning of the video :D :( The RESULT IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@lady.leo12]

Not sure if someone suggested this to you already but maybe doing overnight curls would work for you or even hot rollers. I know their old school but they work. Also, I'm sure one of my curly hair sisters already suggested looking into the curly girl method. The maintenance on curly hair can be a lot of work but once you find your routine and products then it's not so bad. :)

[@misseselise3864]

it doesn’t look like it did before you washed it bc you aren’t caring for it like the salon did (which is normal- they do SO much to your hair at a salon that ppl can’t or don’t want to do at home)

[@alegriaa_015]

Hi Lena ! Thank you so much for this video. It helps me a lot on my process to getting one or not 🙏🏼 though I have one question and also one request (if it's not too much): 1) are you 100% Asian? Where are you from? Ofc, if I'm asking it's only to know how close it would look on me ☺️ (I'm Vietnamese btw) 2) could you just make a quick review before doing your next perm? So that we can know how long did it last and how it looks after all. That would be awesome! Thanks also if you read and reply to my comment 😊 bye beautiful !

[@LenaxBasco]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm Korean :) I'll definitely be doing an update within the next month!

[@brainsworld_24]

I love your perm so much ❤

[@JMBBrasil]

Looks great!

[@paolanamuncura8879]

I loooove it!!!!!❤

[@nissamiris6677]

(this does not intend for any hate, I am just sharing my opinion here) I mean, I am a person who used to style my hair straight and is actually wavy, when making the transition I did commit myself to using loads of products and taking more time styling. Like I do think people in general think having curly/wavy hair is a piece of cake and when you said that using 4 products was too much for you, I did feel you but I did also think about how little people know about hair texture care in general (I am included, I recently understood it when styling my own hair).

[@Miss-Hi-en]

Your perm looks fantastic. I have naturally straight hair and permed it too. I love my perm for the volume and find it easier to maintain and style for work. I never brush my hair and use marshmallow mousse in after the shower with all natural organic shampoo and conditioner. I found the perm last longer after 2nd perm. My perm dropped in 3 months or so after the first time.. Hope you still love your perm 🙂🙂

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! It's been three months now and I definitely notice the dropping 😭

[@gabl3400]

I love the perm on you!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!

[@CraftyXOX]

Hi there!! i’m looking into getting a perm possibly just to have more volume and for something different. i was wondering what kind of perm or what size curls you did? it looks amazing btw

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! I got a regular perm with size 13mm (.5in) rods 😊

[@WickedandWhimsical2024]

I like it better after you washed it actually!!

[@BigBoss-ev2il]

looks great!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you!

[@Anak09]

I use a waver for my hair to create those waves or curls like a perm and use the same Paul Mitchell foam, this is a way to create the look without a perm. I really thought about getting a perm but I’ve noticed it’s a lot of work to keep it the way you want it :(

[@LenaxBasco]

It really is high maintenance :\

[@skylershiroma5318]

Ugh it looks soooooooooo gooooood

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you 💜

[@thegalsplaytime4630]

Where did you got your hair permed? And how much did you pay? Let me know pls.

[@kahlomalinche9936]

Welcome to life with curly/wavy hair a thousand products a thousand problems u cant brush cuz then i look like a shitzu 😐

[@LenaxBasco]

It's surely a love/hate relationship!

[@charlotterobey1299]

😂😂😂😂

[@arianaweiler3659]

hii, i know this video was from agess ago, but what did you ask for when you got this done?

[@mehxsquared]

Thank you for updating here and there with time stamps. Not many people do that.

[@LenaxBasco]

You're welcome 😊

[@catherinenieves5106]

You do not have to wash it everyday. You can just rinse with conditioner. In terms of styling products, just use alittle of bit if anti frizz oil and a curl enhancer. Alittle goes a long way since you have fine hair. Your products might be weighing your hair down. Also, your conditioner might be weighing your hair down as well. You should lightly/ gently brush your hair with conditioner on to remove the tangles.

[@LyannaKea]

What kind of perm is this? Digital I'm guessing. :) Looks amazing!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! I think she did a regular perm but used bigger rods :)

[@alinescrobot4007]

I looved your videos, girl

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! 😊

[@hailey.c8246]

I want a perm as well, when I was little I had super tight curly hair and then as I got older it just became a wavy frizzy poofy mess so I’m hoping I can get my natural hair back 🙂

[@marireeves4294]

1st Use detangler, 2nd Brush it before you wash it, add your mouse scrunch it, let it air dry a while then Diffuse it

[@jessiengo5731]

i got my perm yesterday and i don’t know what shampoo i use for Vietnamese hair

[@mushroompizza5804]

Find a Korean Salon and try Digital Perm. When it comes to hair go to korean stylist.

[@Tuesdayskitchen]

Love it❤❤❤

[@Dancer56831]

Do you know what size rods your stylist used?

[@zhiweileow9915]

hi! is this a cold perm or a hot perm? ive seen that you mentioned that its a regular perm, does it mean its a cold perm? :) thanks! your hair looks beautifullll btw, really want to get a perm for myself now :’)

[@LenaxBasco]

thank you! I'm actually not sure if it's cold or hot.. sorry :(

[@justicewillprevail1106]

That look so good

[@jessicalepcha2275]

My hair has texture is voluminous dry and brittle I want to get a perm. Please tell me if I should go for it

[@lilykkee]

I once permed my hair and i was really lazy to add products to my curls...i ended up doning tangled sea kelp look the entire period i have the curls..months later i have to cut huge length of it because it was beyond rescue...i donno i might getting a perm again soon.

[@lizgitschier909]

I have naturally wavy/frizzy hair would a perm give more of a curl long term than someone with very straight hair?