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It was only a matter of time before curly hairstyles made an appearance again. Hairstyles come and go and the straight hair craze is about ready to be replaced with gorgeous curly ringlets. If you are considering a perm to give you the curly look, there are some things that you should consider.

The Pros

A perm offers you great curls without the extra time in your hairstyling routine. Getting a curly look without a perm requires you to spend hours in front of the mirror with a curling iron or hot rollers. The perm gives you worry free curls every day without any special effort.

Today’s perms are much more hair friendly than the chemical laden products of the past. If you are concerned with using chemicals on your hair, you can rest assured that there are natural products on the market.

The Cons

If you enjoy changing your hairstyle frequently, a perm can limit your options. You will have to stick with the curly style for several months if you want a carefree hairstyle.

While the products on the market are gentler than in the past, it is still a permanent process. One bad perm can take months to grow out. You will have to suffer with bad hair for months until the hair grows out and can be restyled.

Home perms are a tricky proposition. Unless you know what you are doing, or you know someone who knows how to use the products, it might be a good idea to take your hair to a professional.