The MERM: Male Perm FAQ

Fashion Haircare Treatments Can we take a MERM-ent to appreciate the male perm? Affectionately known as THE MERM!While perms for women have been around for over a hundred years, of late we here at Vivo we have noticed a significant increase in all genders being persuaded by a head of luscious curls! We chatted to our Perm Specialist Ian (IG: @ianedwardsmanuales) at Vivo Lambton Quay in Wellington, about the process of having a successful perm and how to totally rock your healthy new ringlets! What is the minimum length required to get a perm on short hair?"Generally, two inches is the minimum length of hair for a perm because it is enough to be wrapped onto the perm rod. The perm result varies on the length of the hair for example, if you have 2-3 inch long hair, a super slim sized rod can fit there but your curls will be super tight. So if you want curls that are a little loose, you can grow your hair for some time, at least to the ear, and then get a perm. The smallest size rod can f...