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December 2005: Permed to Perfection
The word "permanent" in terms of hair can bring bad images to mind for some people. They might think of stereotypes such as "senior citizens" in church pews, or the high hair of a cartoon Marge Simpson. But it doesn't have to be this way. Styles can be both permed and attractive, without looking stiff and overly rigid -- and the only way you might know a permanent was used is if you put your hands on the hair.
SHERYL ATTKISSON surprised us in a Super-Hair Q&A interview
when she revealed her long style at CNN in the 1990's was permed. We assumed it was simply
great texture sprayed into position. But she apparently used what's known as a "body wave," one
of the three main kinds of perms -- which adds only a hint of curl, while providing strong overall
hold which defines Super-Hair for us.
MARSHA THOMASON has displayed a variety of looks on the TV
series Las Vegas -- and we feel fairly confident in saying this one is permed. It's a tight curl
approach, along the lines of the classic "Afro" styles of the 1960s and 70's. But using home perm
kits available in stores, you can develop something like this. But to be this well-rounded, we
suspect she had a stylist's help. This style looks springy, yet is quite precise - and anyone
dreaming of messing up this hair had better pack a lunch.
HOW WELL CAN PERMS WORK WITH EVEN SHORTER HAIR?
Is there a particular hairstyle you'd like us to examine? Your suggestions are always welcome. Simply e-mail us at this address: SuperHair@Gmail.com .
(Attkisson photo courtesy TV Ark.)
Style Profile archives:
March 2005: Bangs Swept Away
April 2004: Hair With A Flare
November 2003: The Sidewalls
May 2003: Sideparts With a Twist
December 2002: Long Yet Strong
May 2002: The Ears Have It
December 2001: In Defense of Helmet Hair
May 2001: Wonder of the Wedge
July 2000: Turn of the Pageboy
February 2000: Sweeping Side-part
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