8 Rules to Get the Beach Wave Perm of Your Dreams

Would you like to have those sassy beachy waves on a permanent basis? A perm treatment can make your dream come true. And don’t make the lingering image of regular perm scare you off! Perm techniques have come such a long way that they really look like your natural texture, while the grow-out is much softer and less noticeable than a color service. Here are the top tips for getting the beach wave perm hairstyle along with inspiration images to show to your stylist.

1. Manage Your Expectations

Modern perms are a great way to add volume and texture to even the straightest hair but it’s best to have a realistic approach to your first perm. You can expect your texture to be upgraded by about one level. So, if you have pencil-straight hair, a perm will give you bendy/wavy hair. Naturally, wavy hair turns to curls, and curls get tighter and fuller.

This is a stunning example of a natural curl pattern on hair that was permed and given time to heal from heat styling. A real goddess!

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Perming can also help you even out hair that has multiple textures. If you have hair that’s straight in some parts and curly in others (think straight on top, wavy at the nape), perms are an effective solution that creates a uniform texture. A perm can help you achieve an overall look that’s easier to style and maintains its shape longer.

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2. Choose a Flattering Beach Wave Perm Hairstyle

Don’t underestimate the impact the cut will make on your overall wavy perm look. Here are some inspirational ideas!

1. Mid-Length Style with Wavy Perm and Highlights

Yep! You can perm color-treated hair. Chemicals have come a long way since your mom’s last traditional perms. With the advancements in lighteners and bond protectors, stylists are able to safely use perms on hair that’s been colored and even bleached, and flowy beach waves are great for showing off dimensional color.

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2. Wavy Perms Shag

A curly shag is one of the best cuts to create volume and movement for your beach wave perm. Your stylist will cut a cascade of layers throughout your hair that will lift and create a bouncy yet balanced look.

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3. Wavy Bob

Beach wave perms can take a straight bob from boring to timeless in a single appointment. This look creates a new silhouette for your bob and completely changes your look by creating volume and balance. By choosing looser waves, you don’t risk finding your shoulder-length hair dramatically shorter after the perming process.

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4. Razor Cut Tousled Waves

After the rods come out, ask your stylist for a razor cut to sculpt your new waves and carve out any extra bulk. And permed curl pattern in the hair can create heaviness and bulk that a razor addresses beautifully. Remember, movement is a must for beachy waves.

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5. Beach Waves and Bangs

Textured bangs are a great way to get extra volume and balance to a beach wave perm. It’s an excellent way to get the most out of your new waves. And bonus: it’s absolutely stunning when you pull your hair up in a ponytail.

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6. Wavy Hairstyle with Framing Bangs and Layers

This look with soft curls and trendy curtain bangs on curly hair texture is so effortless and fun. Perms almost always need to be reshaped after the perm service so the layers fall correctly. Be prepared to visit your stylist and renew the layering that will give you the most volume and movement.

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7. Short Hair Wavy Perm

It’s a common misconception that only long manes can be permed. Whether you want a body wave perm to ease day-to-day styling or consider spicing up your look and adding volume and texture with beach waves, short hair comes alive with a perm hair treatment.

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