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Perm hairstyle
Tight, uniform curls created on straight or slightly wavy hair with a chemical treatment. They last for months and cut morning styling time. It’s a hard-to-reverse change that’s worth seeing before you decide.
- Length
- Medium length
- Upkeep
- High
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy
- Face shapes
- Oval, long, heart, square
How would Perm look on you?
Try it on my photo1 credit · no credits used until you press CONFIRM · combine with a color and beard in one try
Try it with a color — still one CONFIRM
What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a perm with tight, uniform curls on my medium-length hair. I want volume, but not frizz. Please check my color and bleach history and help me choose the right rod size.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Curls that last for months
- Shorter morning routine
- Adds volume to fine, straight hair
Keep in mind
- The chemical process dries hair and is risky on bleached hair
- As it grows out, you get straight roots and curly ends
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Perm
About Perm
A perm breaks the bonds inside the hair and rebuilds them around rods. The rod size determines the curl: thin rods create tight curls, thick rods looser ones. The result usually lasts three to six months, after which the hair grows out straight from the roots.
Because the curls add volume at the sides, a perm balances long and heart-shaped faces. The treatment can dry the hair out, and the risk is higher on recently colored or bleached hair, so your stylist should assess your hair first. Afterward, moisture-focused care and a curl cream help keep the shape.
How long does a perm last?
Usually three to six months. The curls slowly relax and new growth comes in straight. That makes a perm a decision for several months, so it makes sense to see it on your own photo first.
Can colored hair be permed?
Lightly colored hair can often be permed, but bleached hair has a high risk of breakage. The decision should be based on your stylist’s strand test. Mane only previews the look; it can’t tell you anything about the chemical condition of your hair.
How many credits does it take to try Perm in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Perm is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.