Forty years ago, Louise Peeler was putting pin curls in the hair of patrons in Devils Lake. And she thought she had died and gone to heaven. She was living out her dream of becoming a hair stylist. It ...

Wait long enough and everything comes back in style is an age-old truism. That day has arrived for perms. Hair salons across metro Detroit are seeing a blast from the past with the return of the ...

The year is 1987. Bon Jovi is blasting on every radio station, "Dirty Dancing" is in theaters nationwide, and the only thing people want more than the numbers of Jon and Baby's personal choreographers ...

During the ‘80s, tight, springy curls achieved via perms were everywhere. In the ’90s, they took a backseat to straighter styles and treatments, but they’re back and better than ever. With more ...

We consulted pros to explain the various types of perms, the step-by-step process, and the best way to maintain your curls. Mint Images/Getty Images The world of perms is undeniably complex. Not only ...

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 ...

Eileen MItchell fully intended to mark her 60th anniversary as a hairdresser in June of 2021. Then the pandemic hit. "I'm really not ready yet to quit," Mitchell told Stefani Langenegger, host of CBC ...

YOU might feel a wave of nausea about it, but Eighties hairdo the perm is once more a hit and wowing millennials. Young stars, from Lily Collins to Emma Stone, have been snapped with the curly look.

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? Gen Z may have you believe that the 90's and 2000's are back in style, but ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Eileen Mitchell, who ...