Hello, I’m Kevin, Stylist at SOMIHair.
✂️ If It’s Your First Time with the As Perm, It’s Even More Crucial
The As Perm is one of the most popular styles requested by and causing the most deliberation for male clients visiting the salon for the first time.
It’s a style that is trendy yet not overdone, relatively easy to manage, and comfortable for everyday wear. However, many people find that after getting the perm, they feel it is “more ambiguous than expected” or “the curl fades too quickly.”
The As Perm may look simple, but it is a perm that requires precise criteria tailored to the client’s face shape and hair quality.
✔️ Common Concerns of New Clients
- Which parting ratio will suit me best?
- I’m not good at styling; will the shape hold after shampooing?
- Will exposing my forehead be too much of a burden?
- Can I achieve the natural volume and flow like the picture?
It’s natural for first-time visitors to have these concerns. That’s why I conduct a customized consultation for every client right from the start.
✔️ Easy Consultation for First-Time Visitors: Designing Your Perfect As Perm
- Current Hair Condition and Length: Checking if the hair is suitable for a perm and determining the optimal length for the best volume.
- Head Shape and Hair Quality (Straight/Wavy/Frizzy): Analyzing the hair’s characteristics to adjust the perm strength.
- Daily Styling Habits: Considering the time and difficulty level of your usual styling routine when designing.
- Occupation and Lifestyle: Prioritizing a style that is most comfortable and stable for your daily life.
By understanding these four factors, we can successfully determine the direction for a great As Perm without overdoing it. Rather than forcing trends, we prioritize the most natural and stable silhouette for you right now.
✔️ How I Design the As Perm
- Parting Ratio Design: Suggesting the optimal ratio among 5:5, 6:4, or 7:3 based on your face shape and features.
- Side and Back Lines: Cutting the side hair to prevent puffiness and the back hair into a clean, naturally elevated (Sang-go) shape.
- Front Hair Flow: Creating a natural flow that falls into place just by drying, rather than artificial curls.
- Crown Volume: Adding volume only where needed to completely correct the overall head shape.
That’s why first-time clients often tell me, “Styling is easier than I thought,” and “It’s the natural look I wanted.”
✔️ Is a Down Perm Absolutely Necessary?
This is the most frequent question asked during an As Perm consultation.
The answer is: Only when necessary.
- If the volume on the sides or lower back is too strong, which could make the perm’s curl appear unnatural.
- If the side line looks excessively puffy due to the curvature of the head.
- If a clean and slim silhouette is essential.
I only suggest a partial down perm in these cases and never insist on it unconditionally.
✔️ The Completion of the As Perm is Its ‘Lasting Power’
After the cut and perm, it’s about:
✔️ A style that stays neat for 2-3 weeks, ✔️ Rather than a style that looks good for only a day or two.
I believe that lasting power and easy maintenance are crucial, especially for those visiting SOMIHair for the first time.
Therefore, after the perm is finished, I provide simple instructions on how to maintain the shape by just shampooing and drying at home.
✔️ I Recommend This Style to:
- Those attempting a perm for the first time or feeling overwhelmed by salons.
- Office workers and students who want a clean yet refined impression.
- Those who are hesitant about perms due to a lack of confidence in styling.
- Those who want a natural As Perm that suits them without fail.
📍 If You Are Extra Careful Because It’s Your First Time
If it’s your first time choosing a salon and your first time entrusting a designer, feel free to start with a consultation without any pressure.
I will design your hair based on what is most comfortable and stylish for your daily life, even more than what you see in a picture.
[SOMIHair Kevin Stylist]
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