While they look and feel more luxurious, silk and especially satin pillowcases aren’t that much more expensive than high-quality cotton pillowcases.
To really reduce friction, use both a silk/satin scarf and a silk/satin pillowcase!
If you have longer hair, bunch it up over your head first and, if needed, loosely secure it with a satin scrunchie.
To counteract the moisture-soaking effects of the microfiber towel, apply some leave-in conditioner to your hands and gently scrunch your hair to distribute the conditioner.
Wrap your hair as loosely as you can while still keeping it in place. This will limit damage to your perm in the area where you use the scrunchie or scarf. This technique works great in combination with other perm-protecting options like using a sleep bonnet.
The stylist who does your perm will probably tell you not to wash your hair (or even get it wet) for at least 3 days afterward. This gives the perm treatment time to fully set, so follow these instructions carefully. If your hair needs a cleaning between washings, use a dry shampoo.
Ask your stylist for conditioner recommendations.
The massage should really be more of a patting motion with your fingers to reduce the disruption to your perm.
Running the tines of a regular comb or brush through your hair will break down the shape and structure of your perm more quickly. Simply running your entire fingers through permed hair will, over time, break it down as well.
You can try giving yourself a trim, but your perm is probably safest in the hands of a pro!
