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hello.. a few years ago i bleached my hair. it was a light brownish color.. i decided i didn't like it so i colored it back to brown shortly after. is it safe to do a perm on it??
Hiya Ally,
If it's been several years the previously colored hair must be on the ends, no? If there is a lot of hair with color on it, and a lot with no color, you may need to use two different formulas. One for the virgin hair and a milder formula for the color treated hair. In general though, as long as your hair is in good condition, you can perm it. If it is excessively dry, breaking or splitting, you'll end up having to cut that off. Perming is most difficult over highly bleached hair. Hair that has been lifted to platinum or very light blond for example.
Your stylist may want to have you do a deep protein conditioning treatment or two prior to the service, or may choose to do one the day of the perm, but it sounds like it's safe. I'd be able to be more specific if I could see and touch your hair but if it isn't safe, I'm sure your stylist will tell you what you need to do to get your hair in good shape.
Good luck,
dana
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Dana Sear
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I can answer questions on all types of hairstyling, cutting, designing, coloring, corrective color, perming techniques,product knowledge, and in general, anything that has anything to do with hair. PLEASE NOTE: I am a professional designer and trainer. I do hair and teach advanced classes to licensed designers. I do not, under any circumstances, recommend doing chemical services including but not limited to relaxers, perms, color, highlights, or any other chemical service at home. I will not tell you how to use professional products nor will I tell you how to do your color at home.
Experience
I have been a designer and educator for 29 years. I have been a salon consultant for Redken, affiliate trainer for ABBA Pure and Natural and am currently a member of the design team and trainer for my company. I specialize in corrective color, perming and style support, and image updates (make overs)
Education/Credentials
I have been actively licensed for 29 years. I have a college degree in another field, and actively participate in and teach cutting, perming, coloring, and business building classes. I am a certified Redken Consultant and certified to perform and teach Chi Transformation.
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