Shruti Das Shruti Das Asked 7 months ago

Do perms make your hair fall out?

My salon aunty suggested a perm for my hair to get more volume, but I'm really worried about the damage. Do perms make your hair fall out a lot?

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Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I've noticed that keeping active and maintaining good blood circulation through daily jogging really helps with hair health. If you get a perm, just keep your scalp clean and sweat-free after workouts. Healthy blood flow helps the roots recover from chemical stress.

Tanya Saxena Tanya Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I got a perm done for my graduation and honestly, my hair did feel like straw for the first month. There was definitely more breakage than usual, but my hair didn't actually fall out. Just invest in a really good professional hair serum and you'll be fine, don't worry.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I freaked out when my wife got a perm and her hair started shedding like crazy. We thought she was going bald! But the stylist reassured us it was just temporary breakage from the harsh process. After a few weeks of using a good leave-in conditioner, it completely settled down.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I get so anxious even before normal hair coloring, so a chemical perm sounds so scary to me. What if your scalp reacts badly and it causes permanent bald patches? Please make sure the salon person does a patch test first and check the ingredients they are using.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Don't trust those DIY home remedies on YouTube to fix chemical hair damage, they often make things worse. If your hair is falling out in clumps after a perm, go see a qualified trichologist immediately. They are the only ones who can tell you if your scalp is damaged.

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Anjali Sen Anjali Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My doctor explained that perming solutions break the structure of the hair shaft, which makes it highly prone to breakage near the base. It doesn't cause alopecia (root loss) unless the scalp suffers chemical burns. She recommended avoiding any heat styling tools after a perm to let the hair heal.

Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I track my sleep and stress levels on my smartwatch, and honestly, high stress levels cause way more hair fall than any hair styling. If you get a perm, just track your hydration and keep stress low. The hair might break a bit initially, but it won't just fall out from the roots.

Siddharth Shah Siddharth Shah Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

No chemical treatment can destroy your hair if your internal nutrition is rock solid. Make sure you are eating enough protein like paneer, sprouts, and dal, along with flaxseeds for those healthy fats. This will make your hair roots strong enough to handle the perm.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I really want to get curls like my favorite actress, but my hair is already very thin. Will a perm make my hair look thicker, or will it cause too much damage and make it look even thinner? I would love to hear if anyone with thin hair has tried this.

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Sanjay Joshi Sanjay Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

The cost of getting a perm is high, and the cost of buying special post-perm shampoos, masks, and hair fall serums is even higher. If you end up damaging your scalp, dermatologist fees are another major expense. Think about your budget before getting into this cycle.

Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I totally understand how terrifying it is to see chunks of hair in the drain after a styling session, it used to give me panic attacks. But please relax, most of it is just breakage from the chemical treatment, not actual root hair loss. Take a deep breath and start using a wide-toothed comb.

Riya Sharma Riya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Perms can make your hair a bit dry and brittle, so you might see some extra hair on your brush. 💇‍♀️ Just use a deep conditioning mask once a week and avoid harsh brushing. Your curls will look gorgeous without any major hair fall issues!

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