Got a K-perm in Seoul? Here is how to keep it after you fly home.

Got a K-perm in Seoul? Here is how to keep it after you fly home.

Your curls come home with you, but your stylist stays in Seoul. A few easy habits on perm day, in the first days, on the plane and back home help your perm stay soft and bouncy. Save this before your flight.

Perm day: your stylist will tell you when you can wash your hair. Ask before you leave the salon. Until then, go easy with tight hair ties, clips and hot tools.

First few days: wash your scalp gently with a mild shampoo. Squeeze water out with a towel instead of rubbing. Dry the roots first, then scrunch the ends with your hands.

Plane and hotel: the air can feel dry. Pack a small curl cream and a soft hair tie. Use the dryer on low heat, with a diffuser if you have one.

Back home: shop by type, not by brand name. Look for a curl cream for shape, a light oil for dry ends and a mild shampoo. Try a little first and see how your hair feels.

Trim time: ask your stylist to write down your perm name in English and Korean. Show that note to your local stylist so the trim keeps your curl shape.

Coming back to Seoul? Visit APEAK HAIR Sungshin 1, Sungshin 2 (near Sungshin Women's Univ. Station) or Sinchon. Special offer for international guests, DM us for details.

Save this for your trip home and share it with a friend who just got a perm.

by APEAK HAIR