Perhaps, a lot of you are still not sure about trying hair digital perming, I've thought to share my "hairventures" so that once you decided to get your hair done, y'all know where to go. :-) Disclaimer: I'm in no way connected/affiliated with the salons mentioned.
Digital Perm: What is it and how does it differ from normal perm?
Source: Wikipedia
I'm a late bloomer when it comes to hair styling. (I'd also say a late bloomer into pretty much everything! haha!). I was afraid to try new things on my hair because I wasn't sure how I'm gonna look like or if it will even suit me. The wake up call happened when I was browsing my pictures way back from high school to college to my first job, my second job..... and I noticed I looked all the same. My hair looks all the same! Stagnant. Boring. Flat. I was disappointed for not trying anything. Actually, it was more of a regret. On the brighter side, realization came that IT's NEVER TOO LATE!
Source: Wikipedia
A digital perm is a perm that uses hot rods with the temperature regulated by a machine with a digital display, hence the name.[1] The process is otherwise similar to that of a traditional perm. The name "digital perm" is copyrighted by a Japanese company, Paimore Co.[2] Hairstylists usually call it a "hot perm."
A normal perm basically requires only the perm solution. A digital perm requires a (different) solution plus heat. This type of perm is popular in several countries, including South Korea and Japan.
The biggest difference between other perms and a digital perm is the shape and the texture of the wave created by the digital process. A normal perm, or "cold perm," makes the wave most prominent when the hair is wet, and loose when it is dry. The hair tends to look moist and as locks. A digital perm makes the wave most prominent when the hair is dry, and loose when it is wet. Therefore you can create the dry and curly look of the curl iron or the hot curler.
Digital perms thermally recondition the hair, though the chemicals and processing are similar to a straight perm. The hair often feels softer, smoother, and shinier after a digital perm.
Where to get your hair done?
Many salons in the metro are now offering hair digi perm service. So far, I have tried Tony & Jackey (March 2011) and Azure Salon (November 2012).
Depending on the length of your hair, it can take 2-4 hours to have it done, 5 hours if you'll include hair color service. In terms of digital perm process, there isn't really any difference. Both salons uses the same machine and technique.
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Cost:
Tony & Jackey: 3,000 - 6,000 (Regular price of 6,000 for L'oreal product, haircut not included)
Tip: Once a year, they offer digi perm package that includes hair cut, hair color & keratin treatment.
Azure Salon: 3,000 - 6,000 (includes hair cut) + 2,000 for full hair color (extra long)
Tip: check out pinoypresyo.com or metrodeal or ensogo as price for digi perm service can go down as low as P999.
Service:
Both salons are staffed with professional hairstylists. The difference is on the service. Decide which you prefer the most:
T&J:
- male & female Korean, professional stylists
- most of the time, their assistants are the ones who communicates with you
- proactively offers T&J hair care/maintenance products after the service
Satisfaction Rate: 89%
Azure:
- mostly male professional stylists
- friendly and accommodating; always assists their clients with big smile no matter how busy they get
- makes connection; they ask which hairstyle you prefer and offers great suggestions
Satisfaction Rate: 100%
Point of comparison: I added my rebonded hair photo to completely show the difference (like how wavy/curly it gets post digi perm service).
Tip: curls totally stand out (especially on photos) if you get it done with color treatment as well.
Curls can last 6-9 months, though stylists said that it varies on hair types. Mine lasted a year! :-)
Curls can last 6-9 months, though stylists said that it varies on hair types. Mine lasted a year! :-)
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Rebonded (I forgot where!) vs. Tony & Jackey Digi Perm vs. Azure Digi Perm with hair color service.
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Thank you so much the this article because i am planning to re-do my digi perm at Tony and Jackey on a group buying site. i wanna try it for the first time but with a discount, since indeed it is so expensive. I'm so excited..
ReplyDeleteGo and endeavor it, totally worth it! :-)
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DeleteHi. Uhm im planning to have my hair permed at t&j, and i learned that Seven will be my stylisit if il have it done at sm san lazaro branch. So how was the work with your hair? He said that my hair is dry (i had it colored last feb) and loreal perm will do a bit of damage, compared to the herbal perm thingy. I think thats what they always say regardless of the hair condition. Im glad that they arent that pushy in recommending the more costly services, but im still deciding if id push through with it (loreal package) this week. I dont want to spend more than 5k on perming and i think the outcome of my perm, doesnt only depend on my hair type or to the chemical to be used but also, largely, on the stylist.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne,
DeleteWhen I had my hair done at T&J, I was originally opting for the basic perm package (non loreal) and when they assessed my hair, they said that it's best to go for loreal package since my hair has been chemically treated ("non virgin hair" as they call it).
And so it's what I did. IMO, loreal is fine, it didn't damage my hair at all. Youjust have to really take care of it with moisture rich shampoo and conditioner. I use Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner. I also used styling cream that help volumize and boost curls. The key is to choose hair styling cream that provides rich moisturization. The product that I used is from Korea, it's kinda hard to find, I just ordered it online. You can also substitute mousse (light mousse so that hair will still be soft and not something that will make your hair stiff like spraynet does) or another alternative is Suave - but if you'll use this, make sure not to use too much cuz it makes hair look greasy.
Hope this will help :-)