I've been curling my hair for the past 6 to 7 years maybe, and people always ask me, "why don't you just go get a perm?". Well, in the past, I used to enjoy the flexibility of changing up my hairstyle everyday, but now that my schedule is often packed to the brim, curling my hair has become such a chore and especially because I have really, really, really, thick hair.
After my short hair grew out, I also started to notice how I very much prefer having curls than straight hair. Other than the fact that I like having curls, another reason why I
always need to use a straightener (to either straighten or curl my hair) is because my natural hair is frizzy and wavy, and because of that, I can never look "neat" or "presentable" without my hair straightener. For the last 2 to 3 years, in order to save my hair from excessive heat styling, and to save time, I'd always just tie my hair up as that's the quickest way to "neaten it up" and that's actually quite sad because even when I wish to let my hair down, I can't because of how frizzy it looks without my hair straightener.
Therefore, I was so excited that my Korean Volume Rebonding and Korean Perm (also known as Volume Magic Perm in Korea) appointment has finally come, and I now have semi-permanent curls!!! Whoop whoop. As usual, I got my hair done at
Hair Plus Korean Salon which is a trustworthy Korean salon here in Singapore for over 12 years. I've been getting my hair done by them since March 2017 so if you're interested to read my past experiences with them or my past blog posts for them, here's a list:
I absolutely love their professionalism and the fact that
all their hairstylists are Koreans with many years of hair-styling experience! Everyone is always so warm and friendly which makes every hair appointment pleasant and comfortable.
For my Korean Volune Rebonding and Korean Perm to achieve the S-Curl Perm, Hair Plus Korean Salon has appointed a new hairstylist for me, Jamie, who has over 20 years of hair-styling experience in Korea, Japan and Australia! She specializes in creative hair coloring and Korean perms on various hair texture given her experience abroad, so if you wish to view her portfolio, click
here. Jamie was very friendly and professional as she constantly fine tunes the steps involved according to my hair condition and checks the work of her assistant while guiding her throughout the entire perming process. If you're worried about communication, not to worry as all their Korean hairstylists speaks English, so consultation before each hair session is clear to understand.
(BEFORE)
Before Jamie started with the Korean Volume Rebonding and Korean Perm, she gave my hair some layers because my hair were all the same length and I told her that I really wanted to add some layers to my fringe as well so they can frame my face better.
After the haircut, she applied a layer of hair treatment to help strengthen and protect my hair before proceeding with the Korean Volume Rebonding which was done to my whole head, but it was more concentrated on the top section to smooth out flyways and create natural volume at the crown. I have rebonded my hair a number of times when I was younger and if you've done rebonding before, you'd know how flat and unnatural it looks during the first couple of months. This Korean Volume Rebonding is different because it not only straightens out frizzy hair, but it also adds volume, making it look extremely natural!
As you can see, rollers are added in between to help add volume to your hair. I think this is ideal for those who has thin and flat hair and would want to add some extra semi-permanent volume to their hair. Frankly speaking I really love the results of this volume rebonding and I wouldn't mind just doing this rebonding without the perm because it just smooths out my hair without making it look unnaturally straight.
After the rebonding is done, it's finally time to add in those curls! Jamie asked if I'd want more or less curls which I assume is either the C-Curl or S-Curl style and I requested for the S-Curl!
After about 45 minutes, it's time to remove the rollers and get along with the final few steps of their Korean Hair Treatment included in the package Hair Plus Korean Salon is offering, to help nourish and strengthen my hair after all the heat applied. Their Korean Perm Treatment Package includes a Korean Perm, deep moisture multi-step Hair Treatment, and a Haircut at a discounted price.
The final step is to blow dry my hair and Jamie personally did it for me to demonstrate the right way to blow dry permed hair. The key is to twirl sections of your hair while you're drying it and honestly it is a little bit tricky in the beginning, but trust me, you'll become a pro at it after a couple of days. While curling, you can also choose with direction you want your curls to curl towards. For example, Jamie has twirled my hair towards my hair so my curls went inwards. But for myself, I like to twirl them away from my face.
(AFTER)
This blow drying technique takes a much longer time for my hair to dry, but the end results is worth it because it makes your curls a lot more defined and noticeable. After my hair is dried, Jamie applied a curling essence which contains Aloe Vera Extract and Aqua Polymer. This curling essence smells amazing and it also has a non-oily texture which I really like! By applying this curling essence, it will help hold up sagged curls and at the same time give them more volume and shine. This curling essence is conveniently available at Hair Plus Korean Salon and I personally think it is an essential product for anyone with permed hair.
(2 days after my hair appointment)
Right after the perm, it's important to take note to avoid shampooing (conditioner and hair treatments are fine!), tying or pinning up your hair for the first 48 hours (2 days), so as to let the curls set. My appointment was on the 29th of May 2018, so it has already been almost a month since I first got them permed! So far I've been loving it so much and I've also been getting so many compliments about them! I love that they're actually not that defined, instead, the curls just looks like soft waves which is perfect since I don't put makeup during the weekdays, I think it will look extremely off if the curls were glamorous-looking while my face is so bland in comparison. On top of that, it's probably because of the volume rebonding, my hair is just so smooth and soft now, and even if I wish to style it further, it makes styling so much easier because they're no longer frizzy!
(1 and a half months after my hair appointment)
To maintain and care for my permed hair, I make sure to always blow dry my hair using the "twirling" technique, and use lightweight hair products to avoid sagging the curls. I also ensure to apply conditioner everyday, and a hair treatment once a week to keep my hair healthy and soft. Of course, I can't forget my curling essence which I apply everyday as well. If you're short on time, applying the curling essence and twisting the hair into 4 large sections and letting it dry naturally is enough to create effortless curls.
Hair Plus Korean Salon has begun to offer packages for their hair services (eg. the one I did was the Korean Volume Rebonding + Korean Perm + Treatment package), and they are definitely cheaper than taking the ala carte prices. To know more about the packages they are offering, feel free to contact them via their
enquiry form, or simply give them a call at 6235 2234 (Far East Plaza outlet) / 6235 5883 (Suntec outlet). The entire process took about 4 hours, so make sure to schedule ample time and book an appointment with them before heading down!
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