thinking about GETTING A PERM? | detailed perm experience and your perm questions answered

Hi guys! It's been 4 months since I first filmed my "Getting a Perm" video so it definitely warrants a perm update! In this video, I go over EVERYTHING there is to know about my perm! It's quite long, but packed with information you might need when deciding if you should get a perm. If I missed anything in this update, please leave me a comment and I'll answer them to the best of my knowledge!
I hope you guys enjoy this video 🤗
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Thank you for watching!
Time Stamps:
Table of contents: 0:18
About my hair: 0:43
Perm process: 1:45
Maintenance & care: 2:33
Quick tutorial using only curling products: 4:01
Q & A: 5:03
4 Month Update: 7:45
Product vs. no product comparison: 8:03
2 days after perm: 8:42
Product Links:
Garnier Curling Cream: bit.ly/36AWNyN
Garnier Curling Mousse: bit.ly/2AhpFjK
OGX Curling Shampoo: bit.ly/3d9PzEz
OGX Curling Conditioner: bit.ly/2ZFORuM
OGX Curling Spray: bit.ly/3c8Pu2H
Check out my other videos!
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[@vickiehenley5148]

Also, you can refresh your hair every day by misting water over it in the shower or sink. You don't have to wash it with shampoo, just get it wet to add back moisture and to get your curl pattern back. Then add a lightweight conditioner. Water is moisture, so that makes a big difference. Curly hair looses moisture a lot quicker. Then let it air dry or hover a diffuser over it on low heat. Other than adding product, don't touch it with your hands until it is completely dry. That adds frizz.

[@megansigmund1760]

This video is a LIFESAVER! I have super thick hair that has like 3 waves in it and weird curly bits in the front so I want some consistency. You answered all of my questions, plus some! I am SO excited to set up a perm appointment now!

[@LenaxBasco]

Time Stamps: About my hair: 0:43 Perm process: 1:45 Maintenance & care: 2:33 Quick tutorial using curling products: 4:01 Q & A: 5:03 4 Month Update: 7:45 Product vs. no product comparison: 8:03 2 days after perm: 8:42

[@Quezara]

Legend

[@orangekabrown]

Interesting how you said that you find it easier to style! I heard so many curly girls say curls are harder but honestly, its not easy to style straight hair either. As soon as hair salons are open again I will definitely get a perm! Cant wait!!

[@LenaxBasco]

Excited for your perm!!

[@user-pm2zv9fs5r]

@@LenaxBasco i have a question. do u think that curlier perms would be harder to handle? i noticed ur perm was pretty wavy, but i was wondering if it was more curly, would it be too much of a hassle? i wanna get it curlier but im not sure because some people say that if you brush thru tangles the curl would be extended and look weird compared to the other curls

[@barefootcontessa3112]

@@user-pm2zv9fs5r there are videos on here that will give you all the information your looking for and show the different amount of curl you can get, one piece of advice ask for a ‘spiral wind’ perm the effect is quite different to a normal wind, also be aware after about a month it will ‘drop’ meaning your hair will relax so if it looks tight at first it will be slightly looser after about a month so don’t be afraid to use smaller perm rods. I’m a retired hairdresser who was having ‘poodle’ perms back in the 80s 😳 I’ve just had my first perm in over 20 years and WOW! 🤩 I love it. I hope you have/had your perm it was a success and your having some fun with it.

[@StellaYtAcc]

Real natural curls are hard to manage but I don’t think that this is

[@meggieqin8496]

@@user-pm2zv9fs5r natrual curly here and yes its honestly hard to manage since its super easy for your hair to turn into a frizz mess and you should not brush it dry because it will ruin the curls , but I dont know if the same goes for perms as well or not

[@CathyGilley]

I just got a perm and love it. I did a loose curl. Only have to wash every 4 to 5 days. I like how you use only few products. I see a lot of videos that suggest multiple products. It can be overwhelming the choices that are out there. Thanks for video.

[@candygigifan]

for ppl that are thinking on getting a perm ,watch videos on natural wavy/curly hair, to know how to manage Wavy/curly hair, you can learn how to manage frizz ,tangles etc .

[@LenaxBasco]

Agreed! Really helpful 👍

[@mayavigil4085]

This was very helpful! I’ve been wanting to get a perm for a while and I stumbled across your previous videos which were also helpful. I love your hair so much! ❤️

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found my videos helpful 😊

[@homemademathematics]

First, your doggo is ADORABLE!!! Second, you are BEAUTIFUL! Third, this was such a great, informative video! I really appreciate the timestamps and your honesty. Great to see a video out here for Korean women looking into getting a perm!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you for such kind words! 💕

[@paulinakicinska3921]

I already have a perm, but it was a pure pleasure to watch this video. you are so funny!

[@GraceKoenigstein]

I’m getting a perm tomorrow and I’m really glad I came across your perm experience videos :). Thank you so much for all of your help!

[@aleksandraz2110]

Please let everyone know how it went! And what kind of hair you have. 🙂

[@GraceKoenigstein]

Aleksandra Z, it went well! My hair is naturally straight so I wanted to switch it up. I got a beach wave perm so it’s simple curls :).

[@LenaxBasco]

You're so welcome!

[@aleksandraz2110]

@@GraceKoenigstein yay, happy for you! :) was your hair of low porosity and healthy? Mine is medium/medium to low porosity and "wavy" (" '' because sadly the waves straightened a lot and my hair looks more straight with wrinkles) and I am thinking about doing a perm. I worry though that here in Poland they may not have this newer, various types of perm? I don't know, I just don't want to end up with a lot of thin ringlets but pretty waves...

[@GraceKoenigstein]

Aleksandra Z Thank you :)! I think my hair has good porosity. It was / is healthy. And I hope your hair works out with a perm. Hopefully in Poland they have what perm you’re looking for :)

[@jessfbt]

Just wanted to quickly mention that your roots dropped in volume also because your hair grows. It make sense for it to flatten because your new hair will be straight. I got a perm years back and I’m considering to get them done again. Thanks for the video.

[@LenaxBasco]

It's now dropped almost completely :( Also considering getting them done again lol

[@jessfbt]

@@LenaxBasco You should! It suites you well :)

[@vickiehenley5148]

The trick with a diffuser is to first apply your products to protect your hair including your leave in conditioner. A styling cream or gel and a heat protectant. Then do not touch your hair with the diffuser. Hang your hair upside-down and hover the diffuser over your head. That will prevent frizz and help speed up air dry. Move your head around as you diffuse to help with volume and movement. Don't stay upside-down the whole time.

[@LenaxBasco]

thank you so much for your tip!

[@WitzSkitz]

Your hair looks great! Very healthy. I'm 47 years old, so I lived through big bar hair of the 80's and 90's. I've had several perms and I'm looking at videos, so my daughter can perm my hair in a couple weeks. I've noticed current you tubers are saying things like - don't highlight or colour hair and perm, but if your hair is as healthy as your's is it would actually benefit you because it would open cuticle a bit to help absorb perm solution. So, if you want real spirals or actual curly hair, I would perm it again now and the next perm will take. This perm did not take. If I was you I would have asked for a refund. It's too late now, but go to someone who gave perms in the 90's and they know what they are doing. Your hair texture now, is how mine is naturally and I call that straight. You don't need much product, just some argon oil and mousse. Scrunch it damp and air dry or quick wand of blow drier until damp dry. I'm guessing. This is frustrating because you barely have a wave, you were overcharged. Sorry

[@Mel-kw7nx]

I’ve been watching all your perm videos love it! I really love your videos they’re so professional looking and super entertaining! I’ve learned so much and I’m super excited to get a perm now :)

[@LenaxBasco]

I'm sure it'll look amazing!!

[@savannahfaith9584]

Was on the fence but I'm 100% gonna do it now! THANK YOU BABE!!! XOXO 💋

[@sleighgal]

I had a perm as a kid (in the late 1960's) that was so tight and curly that over 2 years later I had to put a relaxer on it! It was HORRIBLE!! I brought a photo, but the stylist did not give me what I wanted...but thankfully I had tough hair back then. Now it's pretty thin but I'm tired of straight (stick straight!) hair that can be curled for hours and as soon as I go outside it goes straight...I want a wavy perm,,,

[@sarahkhalifa]

Im very impressed by your personality,, you actually do your research and do things right ! I just subscribed

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words 💛

[@tinatina8047]

I love how honest you are ❤

[@quirosrodriguezpaula4524]

"2:32" oh my gosh thank you I've been really thinking about my life *he’s the only one getting me free money **pyptolmon.xyz* අනුගාමිකයන් ඇති කර ගැනීමට හොඳ ක්‍රමයක

[@aleksandraz2110]

Just wanted to let you know that I love your virgin hair! I'm not saying the perm looks bad or anything, I like it, just wanted you to know that I (and many of my friends) think the exact type of hair that you have is incredibly gorgeous, the silkiness and sleekness, the perfect straightness, the depth of the colour, the low porosity... Just ah, a dream of many of us Slavic girls! 😍 A lot of women with typical Slavic hair wish for our hair to be like yours, since ours is often "wrinkled" (neither wavy nor straight, with a big tendency to frizz) and of high or medium porosity. Thanks for this video, very informative. 🙂

[@LenaxBasco]

aww! thank you so much!!

[@jacqvelinee]

Loved your video!!! I gained so much insight. I FEEL YOU! Having asian straight hair, even a small amount of volume brings me happiness. I’m thinking about getting a perm and not quite sure if I will do it yet. I’d love to know if you experienced damage to your hair at a level where you might not recommend a perm... or if it even damaged your hair at all? i was looking in the comments if someone had asked you, but I didn’t find anything. Let me know. I’d really appreciate it!

[@jacqvelinee]

❤️❤️❤️

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you for watching! I noticed my hair was very frizzy overall especially mid to ends. my fingers would get caught when running my hands through my hair. I would get it done again only if my hair is healthy. I wouldn't get it done on dyed hair again. The combination of previously dyed hair and perm left my hair frizzy and brittle.Hope this helps!

[@jacqvelinee]

@@LenaxBasco anytime, glad to support your page and a fellow Asian content creator 🤍 Yes! That really helps. I’ve grew out most of all my old died blonde hair. I’m enjoying my healthy hair, but I want some dang texture and effortless curls!! Haha One other question, did the perm dry out your hair? Did it dry out your roots? I have pretty oily hair and I hope a perm can also help me not have to wash it as much.

[@tinaknutsen]

Tip: when your hair is still sopping wet after rinsing just distribute some conditioner throughout your hair; don’t rinse just blot your hair and use a wide tooth comb scrunch with hands or wrap in a cotton shirt for 15 minutes or more and then just let air dry. Putting some conditioner in while your hair is sopping wet is like leaving in a a detangle spray.

[@mare1203]

Your video really helped me deciding whether to get a perm or not!! The answer is yes :))) it will grow back, anyway and I also love to change my hair very often! Short, long, bangs...

[@LenaxBasco]

That's awesome! I'm sure you'll look amazing with a perm 🤩

[@mare1203]

@@LenaxBasco I did it and i love it! My hair is shorter, up to the shoulders and curling rods were a bit smaller than yours so I have a bit 80's style now but it looks good!!! I have a big hair now 😁💪

[@LenaxBasco]

YAY!! Perm gang!

[@kylinshamoon3893]

Maki hey so I’m thinking about getting a perm. But I’m not sure if I should do It. My hair is dark brown, soft, I haven’t done anything to it like bleached it and stuff. Any recommendations?

[@Terry-Hairfinatic]

Have been getting perms since the 60's- luv them. I get roller sets every week and a perm is a great foundation for wearing updo's.

[@LenaxBasco]

Totally agree!

[@patsyjohnson601]

Do you do deep conditioning ?

[@bloomsome9146]

I’m considering perming my hair I have thick black healthy shoulder length

[@annajesbino]

I have naturally curly hair. But i have been chemically straightening it for so long and I want to stop now. But currently half of my hair is straight and half of it is curly because of the transition and it looks soo weird. I want to get a perm now. What do you suggest? ♥️

[@amandalacerda533]

Sameeeer

[@meriwisnawa8315]

Yeah😭

[@meriwisnawa8315]

Did you get your perm?

[@VanguardBeautyAcademy]

Thanks for the bio on perms!

[@cme3344]

I live in a Southern state, USA. For the past 5 years I've gotten a perm, right when the weather heats up with no regrets. I have "Asian" hair, straight and almost no texture. I still need to do a little heat styling to make my hair set right. During the summer after I heat style, my hair will look nice for about 15 minutes but then the humidity gets the best of me, and my hair gets wonky. It took 2 years to convince myself to get a perm, I didn't want the 80's big hair. Luckily, I found a stylist that does a great job! She uses the orange rods, and she layers my hair (long layers), the result is "beachy waves". I wash, use a curl setter and go. If you're on the fence, just do it but find someone that knows what they're doing and show pictures of exactly how you want your hair to look like.

[@melissadiaz180]

Did you get a perm or a digital perm? I am looking at their menu and just wanted to clarify that

[@mayar6998]

I already have curly hair but the texture is really inconsistent and it’s really thin. Should I perm it?

[@hanierose3]

Hi Lena, I recently got my hair permed about 2 weeks ago, and then had to have it re-permed because it didn't curl at all the first time. Now it's tight and curly similar to what yours looks like, I just don't like the way it looks on me :( How long did it take for your perm to completely fall out/grow out?

[@janavachatova4982]

Thank you for this video, im getting perm tomorrow and i had doubts but not anymore, really helpful💛

[@LenaxBasco]

I'm excited for your perm!!

[@rafailiarousou7321]

I’m getting my hair permed tomorrow wish me luck!x

[@LenaxBasco]

I bet it turned out amazing 😍

[@karimallamdeepika1235]

I loved the way u detailed explained 🤗. Again u did perm treatment?

[@ThePurplePapaya]

im allergic to coconut and practically everything has coconut!! if anyone knows any good hair products please lmk because I'm desprate at this point

[@MelanieJosephine]

At what point does the hairdresser recommend redoing the perm? After how many months?

[@beenguyen4213]

Love your video’s content so much 😊

[@LenaxBasco]

thank you💛

[@nofacegirl2545]

I love your make up!! You should do a makeup tutorial!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! I'll definitely do one soon :D

[@lurdanysmirabal6243]

i want to get a perm so bad my hair used to be very curly when i was in elementary and middle school but after straightening it so much i got heat damaged, but now i want curls back i am just wondering if it’s still save for me to get a perm?

[@flomaxify]

I've been thinking about getting a perm and your videos have been very helpful! I have a pretty different hair texture from you though so I'm not sure if my experience will be entirely the same, but I think I might give it a try? Do you have to go to a Japanese salon to get a perm done? Or can you go to any type of salon?

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you! I don't think going to a Japanese salon is necessary but definitely go to one that's reputable. Ask them if they can do a consultation over the phone. Most salons should accommodate especially if they truly care for their clients. Hope that helps!

[@bria7885]

You're so pretty!

[@kalicer308]

You know I love how you look with your wavy hair. I suggest you always do it.

[@librasapphire7830]

Ben thinking of getting a perm but my hair is more like yours and I don't think I could get a really tight perm

[@filz27.]

Do I have to change my hair products after getting a perm?

[@xiaomi198]

ihave a curly hair i want to get wavy hair is it possible? or will it just go back curly again. Does the perm damage my hair?

[@avmiana04]

Where did you go in LA? And how much did you pay for a perm

[@thisaranidias]

Can you say roughly how long does a perm last?

[@kaishwaryak]

Ironically I have naturally wavy hair and I want your original hair :P.......This is a never ending dispute of each person that they yearn for stuff that they don't have XD

[@boopbeep9850]

Hi Lenax, I'm considering getting a perm for my also very straight and Asian hair. I am worried about the texture after the perm and how long it will last, does your hair feel any different than it did before the perm? Thank you :) Belle

[@LenaxBasco]

Hi! My hair still has texture from the perm, loose waves than curly. The curls will last about 3 months before it begins to loosen significantly. Besides the texture and mildly dry ends, my hair feels the same. Hope that helps!

[@boopbeep9850]

@@LenaxBasco Thanks so much for the helpful reply! Really appreciate it :) Belle

[@brownhairedgirl23]

Not that anybody asked but I got a really curly/ ringlet perm 5 days ago and most strands are already straight as heck. It makes sense bc my ethnicity is Vietnamese (also a naturally straight-haired gal), but oh GOD is my hair absolutely DEAD now. If I could do back, I would NOT get a perm.

[@LenaxBasco]

Omg sorry that happened to your hair 😢 I'd definitely stay away from getting another perm

[@myraasuncionofficial]

The no product coz i believe the lesser you put the healthier it will be in the long run.

[@chelle8052]

Hi Im Asian,love your informative video cuz Im getting perm nextweek.I wanna asks is your permanent perm & what is the costs? Thank you

[@sarahpan]

your dog is so cute 😊also you kind of look like Arden Cho!!

[@LenaxBasco]

Thank you he's a cutie pie!! I'm not sure who that is but I'll take it lol

[@KatelynDawn]

Can you use a curling iron to make your hair more curly after it starts to fall or something? Or does that ruin the perm?

[@LenaxBasco]

Applying heat will loosen the curls faster

[@KatelynDawn]

LenaxBasco thank you!

[@Letslearntogetheruzh7]

I

[@maeve1699]

Perming your hair vs using heat curling iron frequently, which would be more damaging? What do u think?

[@anthonywu8257]

Definitely curling iron

[@dgervais7527]

That shampoo caused loss around my hairline and bangs ugg

[@LenaxBasco]

I've been noticing my hair thinning around the hairline 😧

[@dgervais7527]

@@LenaxBasco shit I'm so sorry! I'm gonna switch to Dr bronners shampoo, want me to let you know if it goes well?

[@Benanana.]

OMG WE HAVE THE SAME NAME BUT MINE IS PRONOUNCED “Lee-nuh”

[@giannapaffett8161]

my natural hair is just like yours

[@lover-dg5ou]

great curl

[@MsTheeloisa]

Straight-haired people DONT UNDERSTAND that the issue with wavy/curly hair is not THE CURL PATTERN...BUT TEXTURE. Of course silky straight low-porosity hair will look good with some artificial curls. I have really coarse high porosity wavy hair and it's a nightmare. Unless I get keratin or a professional blow out it just feels bad to the touch.

[@MrsMurphy00]

Garnier products are cheap, yea, but they belong to nestlé. Think about why products are cheap!!!

[@blackpearl464]

Okay but where are your curls.

[@kylafaithcruz5473]

Does perm damages your hair?

[@JamieNotLamie]

It quite literally changes the structure/DNA of your hair strands. It breaks them, and remolds them basically.

[@pollyl4313]

Going to the salon next wednesday to see if my stylist thinks my hair is suited for a perm!! I freaking hope so, my hair is so straight and boring lol

[@LenaxBasco]

Good luck!!

[@zoritzspetridis8731]

Your hair looks fine, but definitely not curly.

[@tinatina8047]

Wow you are beautiful 😮❤

[@mariasanchez-nw3vl]

what salon did u go to?

[@LenaxBasco]

NananaParena in West LA 😊

[@joomatuzomato7844]

Wel is it perm of any kind??jst hahahaha