First off, what is a perm? A perm (short for permanent hairstyle) uses chemicals to change the texture of your hair. The process involves breaking down the molecular bonds in each strand and resetting ...

There are three types of perm methods: alkaline, acid, and exothermic. The latter two are part of the "hot" perm treatment process, which means the solution is applied before heat. A "cold" perm uses ...

Bob Ross didn’t always have his iconic hairdo, resurfaced photos of the famous painter reveal. The black-and-white images ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As technology advances, people are willing to try any new gimmick to get the hair of their dreams, from new styling tools to chemical ...

Back in the Eighties no self-respecting fashion victim of either sex would be seen dead without a perm, frosted highlights and a shell-suit. For 20 years the crime against hair fashion embodied by the ...