Scrunching your permed hair while it's wet is the best way to dry it and encourage curl definition. Avoid excessive scrunching while the hair is already drying, as this can lead to frizz.
The Scrunching Technique for Permed Hair
To properly scrunch dry your perm:
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Start Wet: Begin scrunching your hair while it's still wet. This is crucial for minimizing frizz and maximizing curl definition. (Reference: "I think it best to scrunch while wet")
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Listen for the Squish: As you scrunch, you should hear a squishing sound. This indicates you're doing it correctly and encouraging your curls to form. (Reference: "You want to hear that squish sound when scrunching.")
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Gentle is Key: Avoid harsh rubbing or aggressive scrunching. Be gentle to prevent damage and breakage.
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Product Application: If using styling products like gels or creams, either scrunch them in or use a "prayer hands" method (palms together, smoothing product through hair) to evenly distribute the product and avoid disrupting curl formation. (Reference: "Also when using gels, creams, etc...you also want to either scrunch it in or use prayer hands to avoid breaking up the curls.")
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Air Dry or Diffuse: Once you've scrunched in your product (if using any), you can either let your hair air dry or use a diffuser attachment on your hairdryer for faster drying. If using a diffuser, hold it a few inches away from your hair to prevent heat damage.
Avoiding Frizz
Over-scrunching while your hair is drying is the biggest culprit of frizz. Remember to scrunch primarily when your hair is wet to get the best results.
