Question:
Am I asking for trouble if I get a perm?

My hair is coming out a little. I am using Nioxin and it is really good. Can I get a perm?    — MARSHA D. (posted on January 23, 2002)

January 23, 2002
I started losing my hair about 6 months after surgery and by the 7th month I got a perm. Before I had thick hair but once i started losing my hair it was getting really thin and no bounce or life to it. I got a perm and it help fill in the thinning spots, and gave me more bounce, however I do need to use a moisturizer daily. I have gotten my 2nd perm @ 11 months since my surgery and now my hair looks healthy and has the bounce I needed. My hair loss did stop at 9 months. I am 1 year out today and have lost 127 lbs best of luck to you REMEMBER DREAMS DO COME TRUE FOR THOSE WHO BELEIVES JAY BILLER
   — jay B.

January 24, 2002
I'm a licensed Cosmotologist so I can probably tell you that it's okay to get a perm depending on the overall condition of your hair. But, remember that the anasthesia does have an effect on the hair for up to a year after surgery. This can cause the perm to straighten early. Also, pay a little money and use a GOOD shampoo and conditioner. Not Suave or anything cheap like that (it does make a difference on the performance of the perm). And, if you have colored/bleached hair you really need to be careful and use good products for the aftercare. (another tip: NEVER USE A BRUSH ON WET HAIR TO GET TANGLES OUT!!! USE A PICK!! Brushing causes split ends!!! Just a pet peeve of mine!)
   — [Anonymous]