52 Best Curly Perm Hairstyles for 2021
New curls, who dis?
Natural hair textures are celebrated, enter perm hairstyles. The curly perm is an easy and efficient way to add texture and curls to your strands. Curly perms are done using chemicals that help reshape small sections of hair. When the chemical is applied and hair is wrapped around rods, hair reshapes itself to sit in a curly texture.
It can be easy for us non-curly-haired girls to start having some hair texture envy and start thinking about perm hairstyles. There are plenty of bold and beautiful curly hairstyles to inspire, and only so much time left to spare in your morning routine. Another 20 minutes to spend battling with a curling iron? No, thank you.
If you’re thinking about giving a perm a try then you’ll want to check out these curls to consider for your first perm:
52 Curly Perm Styles
1. White Blonde Bob
Wear your fresh perm short in an ashy white blonde bob for a sleek and on-trend look we can’t get enough of. This combination of color and curl is eye-catching in the best way.
2. Vivid Orange Perm Hairstyle
Draw some attention to your curls with a bright and bold vivid shade of orange hair color. This hue is bold and daring and works beautifully with corkscrew curls.
3. Keep It Loose
Ask your stylist for a very loose wave perm. This is a low commitment way to try out some texture without going all-in right away.
4. Tiny Curls
Consider a perm with teeny tiny curls. This unique style is soft and low-key while still giving you that added texture.
5. Pop of Red
This bold pop of red velvet hair color will draw attention to your curls in the best way. Keep your color vibrant for as long as possible by using Suave Professionals Color Protection Shampoo and Conditioner.
6. Oversized Curls
When most people picture perms they picture a head full of tight curls but there are other options too! Try these oversized curls for a slightly softer look.
7. Voluminous Curls
Speaking of which, you can also consider a super voluminous look by opting for high-volume curls. This look is all about height and dimension and is not for the faint of heart.
8. Ombré Perm
Get in on two trends at the same time by opting for a long perm broken up by a beautiful and slow ombré. This soft transition draws even more attention to your curls for a truly spectacular look.
9. Fake Natural Perm Hairstyles
It’s easier to fake natural curls than you might think. Faking a natural curl pattern is all about the right-sized curls and making sure that some curls move in one direction while others move in the other.
10. Spiral Curls
Guarantee a good hair day every day by opting for the perfect spiral curl in your curly perm. These straight ends give your style an overall laidback look.
11. Wear Them Loose
Loose curls get a beachy upgrade when you leave the curls straight at the very bottom. This is the secret to permanent beach waves!
12. Long, Loose Curls
Perms work for hair of almost any length and can add some major volume to the top of a long style that might otherwise get weighed down. Maintain your long strands without losing any volume with a super voluminous style.
13. Textured Perm Hairstyle
Incorporate some texture into your curly perm by going for a frizzier style. These small curls look very natural when worn frizzy like this.
14. Brushed-Through Curls
Use a comb or a hairbrush to brush through your curls for an Old Hollywood wave effect. This style is proof that perms are as versatile as they seem!
15. S-Curls
Go for high shine S-curls by running Nexxus Clean & Pure Nourishing Detox 5-in-1 Invisible Hair Oil through your perm. This hair oil is the secret to super shiny curls every time.
16. Perm Hairstyles: Undefined Waves
Wear your curly perm short and loose in this chic undefined bob. We love how undone and soft these waves are!
17. The Beach Wave
Get a beach wave perm for sea salt dipped hair all year round. This look is natural and easy and one of our favorites of the collection!
18. Built-In Volume
Volume is definitely a major key characteristic for any curly perm and this style is no different. It capitalizes on a unique horizontal volume for a particular kind of lift.
19. Caramel Highlights
Wear your curly perm long and loose, with just a touch caramel highlights scattered throughout. This will add dimension and movement to your curls!
20. Brushed-Out Bob
Give your bob an extra bit of volume by running your comb through the length of your curly perm. Use your comb to gently tease your curls for even more volume.
21. White Blonde
Pair your brand new texture with this icy white blonde hue. This light shade of blonde is icy and cool in the best way!
22. Tight Curls
This super tight perm is one of the easiest ways to fake natural curls. You’ll even fool the girls with natural curls with a perm like this!
23. Fire Engine Red
Try a super unique look and pair fire engine red strands with a tightly curled perm. These spiral curls make a major statement that’s only magnified by the fire engine red hair color.
24. Loose Curls
Not all perms were created equally! Try a looser option for a more laidback, low-commitment look. This a softer and more casual alternative to a classic perm.
25. Long Loose Curls
Put your curling iron away for the duration of the season and opt for a long loose perm instead. A perm like this will save you tons of time in your haircare routine.
26. Soft Waves
Opt for soft waves instead of tight curls for a slightly more laidback look. This style is ideal for women with thin and thick hair types.
27. Highlight Your Curls
Highlight your new texture with light-catching strands of caramel hair color. This color pattern mimics the way the sun hits your hair for a truly natural look.
28. Voluminous Curls
Perms are a great way to add some instant major volume to your hair. Ask your stylist to focus the volume at your roots for a super voluminous style.
29. Irregular Curls
Irregular curls will add loads of texture to any hair type! Ask your stylist to alternate the curl pattern so that each curl goes in an opposite direction for the last for an irregular and more natural look.
30. Retro Curls
These soft, brushed-out retro curls are the kind of curls we can get behind. This vintage-inspired look is chic and romantic.
31. Tight Curls
When in doubt, opt for a classic look. It doesn’t get any more classic than these tight curls. They mimic the pattern of natural curls perfectly.
32. Honey Blonde
This honey blonde hue will complement your curls perfectly. The soft transition of different shades of blonde adds a romantic element to your strands.
33. Medium-Sized Curls
Perms come in all shapes and sizes! We love this medium-sized style and particularly love how it looks on mid-length hair.
34. Cool Blonde
This cool blonde is icy and super on-trend this year! This blonde hair color is a vibrant and brightening hue and we love how it brightens every skin tone.
35. Long and Loose
This super-feminine ultra-classy look is one of our favorites in this collection. The super loose perm gives a ton of easy movement to your strands.
36. Mega-Volume
Try these super small tight curls for instant mega-volume! Ask your stylist to cut layers into your hair to enhance the volume and add even more height to your look.
37. Classic Curly Bob
Give the classic curly bob an instant makeover with these loose textured waves. Accessorize your strands or wear this look plain for a super cute look.
38. Long Light Curls
These long light curls are a cult classic for a reason. We love how this blonde hue works with these natural-looking curls.
39. Blonde Highlights
Draw some attention to your new curls with these beautiful blonde highlights. This sun-kissed look is bright and beautiful!
40. Voluminous Brown Bob
A larger-sized curl on short hair is the best way to add some instant volume to a bob. We love how short hair adds even more personality to a perm!
41. Tight Ringlets
When you think of a perm, you probably think of classic tight ringlets like these! This one is a classic for a reason and we can’t get enough of these natural-looking ringlets.
42. Ombré Curls
Pair your curls with one of our favorite color trends of all time: ombré strands! Opt for two trends at the same time and mix color with texture.
43. Light Brown Curls
This honey-brown hue is eye-catching in the best way. Would you consider this unique shade of honey-brown hair color?
44. 80s Revival
There’s nothing we love more than a set of curly bangs. Many curly-haired women think they can’t wear bangs and those who are considering a perm might feel the same way. This image proves that’s not the case!
45. Easy Curls
Not yet sold on the perm? These curls are loose and simple and will keep you within a short range of your comfort zone.
46. Pink Curls
These pink curls sit squarely in the punk rock camp. Make a bold statement with this beautiful shade of pink hair color.
47. Lengthy Lob
Try a mid-length cut with a fresh loose perm hairstyle for a classy and mature look. This slightly longer bob – a lob – gives you that edgy short haircut while still giving you the length you crave.
48. Curls for Days
Gather your curls up into a high ponytail to show them off! This perm hairstyle mimics the curl pattern of a naturally curly girl.
49. Honey Hues
Pair a new perm with a fresh dose of color and opt for this beautiful honey blonde hue. It’s soft and romantic in the best way.
50. Classic Curls
These classic curls will have you feeling like a movie star. Combined with a length of this style, you’ll feel red carpet-ready in no time.
51. Deep Brown
Show off your new curly perm hairstyle texture with this beautiful shade of deep brown hair color. This shade is vibrant and brightening in an unexpected way!
52. Rooted Curls
Rooted color will add instant depth to a curly perm and will give the illusion of thicker hair! It’s also super flattering on natural brunettes who are craving a pop of lighter color.
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