One of the girls on the playground said that her sister was going to get a perm on Saturday, and I had a flashback. When we were first married, I tried to give myself a perm a couple of times. The problem was multi-fold. I didn’t want tight curls, so I used regular curlers. Then, I’d put the solution on, but not for the whole recommended amount of time, because – again – I didn’t want tight curls. Then I’d take the rollers out, and even though you are supposed to leave the whole mess alone for a day or two, I’d finger-comb it out, then wash it the next day. Why? I didn’t want tight curls.
Do you know what I ended up with? Chemically burned hair that had one slight wave in one strand of hair.
I am glad those days are over.
Brad says
I’ve never tried a perm. I think the ship has sailed on that opportunity for me though. Lloyd, you should try one!
Lloyd says
Sam and Steve used to get perms. I’m not sure how or why.
Deborah says
Yes. Perms were rough.
Peggy says
Ha! I never had luck with perms either. In fact, most self-improvements I’ve tried back-fired.
Deborah says
Funny!