I know I can't wash my new perm for 48 hrs but can I get it wet? I just want to wet it in the shower tonight to put some curl back in it. The stylist blew out the front/top so the back is really curly and the rest is not so curly. Can I get it wet (without using shampoo) or would it ruin it?

I know I can't wash my new perm for 48 hrs but can I get it wet? I just want to wet it in the shower tonight to put some curl back in it. The stylist blew out the front/top so the back is really curly and the rest is not so curly. Can I get it wet (without using shampoo) or would it ruin it?

I've always washed out mine with Shampoo... but if you nervous, you can at least get it wet.

I've always washed out mine with Shampoo... but if you nervous, you can at least get it wet.

I don't want to wash it out. I just want to get it wet so I can let it air-dry to curl back up. I guess I'll just wait the 48hrs and not take the chance of screwing it up.

I don't want to wash it out. I just want to get it wet so I can let it air-dry to curl back up. I guess I'll just wait the 48hrs and not take the chance of screwing it up.


You can get it wet...it won't hurt it at all

I always wet mine either the night of the perm or the next AM. Never any problems.. Just make sure you don't get any soap like around your face or on the back of the neck (I've made that mistake and iti sort of takes some of the curl out).

I ended up spritzing some water on it just to bring back some of the curl. I may wet it in the shower tonight.

I ended up spritzing some water on it just to bring back some of the curl. I may wet it in the shower tonight.

Just a wrning wetting it in the shower will bring out the perm smell even more so it may stink a bit.

Just a wrning wetting it in the shower will bring out the perm smell even more so it may stink a bit.

I could smell it on my pillow this morning when I got up. But even just spritzing it helped the curls bounce back.

You can get it wet and condition it
Some will even say wash it after 24 hours but I am a firm believer the longer you wait the better the result

If your stylist rinses out the solution properly then you will not smell perm at all. Perm solution should be rinsed for at least 5 mins. minimum.

I finally get to wash my hair tonight! I've only been getting it wet the last few nights.