Ladies...Never again. What a morning. Hint: don't try it.

[Paper Roses]

Since it is now with tip, $100.00 for a permanent, I decided that it would be a good idea to do it myself. Yikes. I had the rollers and tissue from years ago when I had help. The permanent itself was only $5.00 at a local beauty supply store.

Well now I am alone and really did not remember what a chore it was to roll these damn rods. After million unsuccessful tries, I finally got the rolling job done. Not the neatest job but I did the best I could. Went though the rest of the process with no difficulty.
Had to wash my clothes and towels, whole house...and me too... smelled like ammonia.
Per the instructions, I can't wash my hair for 3 days. Can't wait to get the old cap on and get into the shower tonight.

Next time I will use my grocery money for this kind of a job. Never again.

[JimDandy]

1. But how's it look? Like a $100 job? n/t

[Paper Roses]

2. Will let you know when I am able to have a shampoo.

I was happy after today's ordeal. I used hot rollers to set my hair after it dried. Looks good right now but we'll see after Tuesday.

[Curmudgeoness]

3. What you need is a friend

who also needs a permanent. You can give one to each other. It is so much easier to do for someone else.

But if that won't work, I suggest finding another beauty parlor. I don't do permanents often (every 3-4 years when I want a change, then hate it), but I pay less than half that. My beautician is one who has a shop in her home, and I find that these are cheaper than the big shops.

[No Vested Interest]

4. Are there any beauty schools near you?

They wouldn't charge so much, and the students are overseen by experienced teachers.

However, I treat myself to professional coloring every six weeks, and consider it just part of the expense of living so long.

[Paper Roses]

5. Thanks for your hint. I did look for schools. Out of Biz.

There was one in a town near me for years. I never went there but remembered the name. The local one is gone, their sister location, about 50 miles from here is too far to go. I'd spent about 40 dollars in gas just to get there.
I did the job myself. I came out fine but--what a job-- never again.

[politicat]

6. In future...

Ask around at the local nursing homes/assisted living facilities. They often have on-site shops with pros who do lots of permanents, and their rates tend to be reasonable. (My grandmother's are $55, and while I think perms make her look like a poodle is napping on her skull, that's because she looks better without. But what do I know, I'm an eternal child. :eyes

Her beautician also takes outside clients (often staff or family members) so while their first priority will be to residents, if they have an opening, it's open.