As we begin the Spring and Summer months there’s a new hairstyle trend becoming more noticeable to go along with the season’s fresh and sassy style: texture. The textured look isn’t just curl, it’s anything from volume and lift to soft waves and extreme curls. This new trend had me thinking about adding life back to my hair, which is currently pin straight. In the past I used to perm my hair for texture. I know what you are thinking, “A perm?” Yes, a perm, and perms are not what they used to be—smelly, poodle curled, brittle hair.
I know, even the thought of smelling like a skunk for several days is nothing short of appealing, but I recently found that Zotos has come out with a new perm formula called Texture EFX that is the perm minus the smell. I currently use a few Zotos products, so I am always checking out their site to see what’s new. Texture EFX’s has two formulas, one for normal and resistant hair and one for color treated or previously permed hair so that women who chose to also color treat their hair can also perm their hair without worrying about fading and breakage. Both of the formulas use the cysteamine chemistry technology to produce healthy curls full of shine and texture. A fortifying splash is also introduced during the process to strengthen hair and eliminate that traditional odor from yesterday’s perms. So there goes that notion that perming your hair means living in isolation until the smell has disappeared. Another benefit is that the color treated formula processes in as little as 2-3 minutes, which is nothing short of amazing.
The processing tools that you can use with this product are also not set to the typical time-consuming perm rods of the past. You can get creative using bridal tulle, large bender rods and even aluminum foil to accomplish a variety of textured looks. If you are interested in achieving this no-smell textured look, be sure to discuss it with your stylist, as they can purchase it at Sally’s Beauty Supply for about $6. So no odor, great price and I can have a long lasting textured look in under 5 minutes? I’m sold.
