Braid perms?

[shairbeauty]

Has anyone ever attempted a perm with braided hair (3-5 braids), to create loose waves? I have someone asking me about this and my concern is saturation. I'm wondering if anyone has attempted this and how it turned out? Thanks!

 

[AcidPerm]

No, I haven’t done it and I agree with you about likely uneven saturation.
Theoretically, I suppose you’d put the perm solution straight onto the braids and process as normal but I suspect the resultant wave would only be very slight and probably missing in places.

I think a spiral perm onto unbraided hair would give a much better longer lasting result.

If you do decide to do it, make it clear that you won’t guarantee the results and have a colleague witness your conversation.

 

[taylor]

I haven't perm with braids, instead, I prefer to curl the braids with flexi rods in hot water.