Professional Perms 

Create soft, natural-looking waves, loose curls or added texture with professional perming services at The Salon in Durham. Modern perming techniques have transformed the traditional perm, making it possible to achieve everything from effortless beachy waves to defined curls and long-lasting volume while maintaining the health and condition of your hair.

Our experienced stylists offer personalised perm consultations, recommending the most suitable technique based on your hair type, hair condition, desired finish and styling routine. Whether you're looking to add movement to fine hair, enhance natural texture or create low-maintenance waves, we'll tailor your perm to achieve natural-looking, wearable results.

American Wave Perm – Currently Unavailable

While our American Wave perm service is temporarily unavailable, we continue to offer a wide range of professional perming services designed to create beautiful waves, curls and texture for all hair types.

Call us on 0191 373 3366 for a free perming consultation or book online.

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Key Takeaways

  • Every perm is customised to your hair type, length, texture and desired finish, ensuring curls or waves that complement your individual style.
  • We carefully assess your hair's strength, porosity and previous colour history before recommending the safest and most effective perming technique.
  • Our stylists select rod sizes, wrapping patterns and processing methods to create natural-looking movement rather than a one-size-fits-all curl.
  • We prioritise the long-term health of your hair by using professional-grade perming systems alongside treatments that help maintain moisture and elasticity.
  • Your perm is designed to suit your daily styling routine, creating texture and volume that's easy to manage long after you leave the salon.
Natural-looking curls created with a modern permanent wave at The Salon Langley Park

Permanent Waves & Curly Hairstyles

Every perm begins with a complimentary consultation, where one of our experienced stylists will assess your hair type, condition, texture and desired result. Whether you're looking for soft beach waves, natural-looking curls, added volume or long-lasting movement, we'll recommend the most suitable perming technique to achieve your ideal look.

At The Salon, Langley Park, our perm specialists are trained in the latest modern perming techniques, creating everything from loose, effortless waves to defined curls and textured styles. Every perm is tailored to your hair's unique characteristics, ensuring natural-looking results that suit your face shape, lifestyle and daily styling routine.

Before you leave the salon, we'll show you how to style and care for your new curls, with personalised product recommendations and aftercare advice to help keep your perm healthy, defined and looking its best for longer.

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Modern Perming Techniques at The Salon, Langley Park

Modern perming techniques make it possible to create everything from soft, natural-looking waves and loose curls to added volume and long-lasting texture. Unlike traditional perms, today's professional perming services are tailored to your individual hair type, desired finish and lifestyle, resulting in more natural, wearable styles.

Whether you're looking to enhance fine hair with extra body, achieve effortless beach-inspired waves or create defined curls, our experienced stylists will recommend the most suitable perming technique during your consultation. Every service is customised to your hair's condition, texture and styling goals to deliver healthy, long-lasting results.

We use professional perming systems that are designed to minimise stress on the hair while encouraging beautiful, natural movement. By carefully selecting the appropriate wrapping pattern, processing method and products, we're able to create curl and wave patterns that complement your haircut and are easier to style at home.

American Wave Perm – Currently Unavailable

The American Wave Perm was a popular modern perming technique developed to create soft, editorial-inspired waves with a natural finish. While this specific service is temporarily unavailable at The Salon, we continue to offer a range of professional perming options that can achieve similar soft waves, natural curls and textured styles. During your consultation, we'll recommend the best alternative based on your hair type and the look you'd like to achieve.

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Root lift perm adding volume to fine hair at The Salon, Langley Park in Durham
Close-up of healthy, defined curls after a salon perm at The Salon, Langley Park in Durham

Modern Perms to Create Waves, Curls & Volume

Modern perms offer far more than tight curls. At The Salon, Langley Park, we provide a range of professional perming services designed to create natural-looking waves, defined curls, added volume or long-lasting texture, all tailored to your hair type, length and styling goals.

Using professional perming systems from Joico and L'Oréal Dulcia, our experienced stylists will recommend the most suitable technique based on your hair's condition, desired finish and daily styling routine. Whether you want to add body to fine hair, create soft beach-inspired waves or achieve bouncy curls, we'll personalise your perm for natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Weave Wind Perm
Perfect for adding lift and subtle movement throughout the hair. This technique creates extra body and texture without producing tight curls, making it ideal if you want fuller-looking hair with a natural finish.

Root Perm
Designed to lift the roots and create lasting volume, a root perm is an excellent choice for fine, flat or shorter hairstyles. Larger rollers can also be used to produce soft movement rather than tight curls.

Body Wave Perm
A body wave creates loose, natural-looking waves that add movement, texture and fullness. It's ideal for anyone wanting effortless, everyday styling with soft, flowing waves.

Beach Wave Perm
One of our most popular modern perming techniques, the beach wave perm creates relaxed, tousled waves with a naturally textured finish. Perfect if you love an effortless, low-maintenance hairstyle.

Spiral Perm
A spiral perm produces defined, bouncy curls with plenty of movement and volume. The size of the curl can be customised to create anything from softer curls to more dramatic, springy definition.

Texture Perm
A texture perm is designed to add natural movement, separation and soft waves, creating a modern, lived-in finish that's easy to style and enhances your hair's natural shape.

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Who Are The Perm Specialists Near Me?

Our experienced perm specialists take the time to understand your hair goals, explaining the different types of modern perms in clear, jargon-free language. Whether you're considering a body wave, beach wave, texture perm, spiral perm or root perm, we'll recommend the option that's best suited to your hair type, condition and lifestyle.

Begin your journey to beautiful, long-lasting waves or curls with a complimentary perm consultation at The Salon, Langley Park. We'll assess your hair, discuss the look you'd like to achieve and create a personalised treatment plan designed to deliver healthy, natural-looking results.

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What is a perm?

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A perm, also known as a permanent wave, is where curls, waves and volume are added to the hair permanently.

How long will my American wave perm last?

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With care your new American Wave Perm delivered by the perming experts at both our hairdressing salon in Langley Park will last approximately 3-4 months. this can vary depending on the length, type and wave in your hair.

How often can I have my hair permed?

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You can have the new American Wave perm carried out 2-3 times a year. This can largely depend however on the condition of your hair.

Can I shampoo my hair after a perm?

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Allow at least 48 hours after your hair perming service before shampooing.

Can I brush my newly permed hair?

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Do not use a brush on your newly permed hair. Instead, gentle comb the hair when wet.

Can I use hair ties & clips after a perm?

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Refrain from using hair ties, metal clips and headbands for the first week after your perm.

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Gemma Cullen
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Absolutely amazing experience last week at The Salon (as always), Georgia helped advised me on my colour, respecting my preference for a light blonde whilst balancing the fact my roots are dark, advice and perfect colour done! Left feeling amazing, and hair still feels so soft and amazing! Can’t wai... read more

Emma Brown
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Always a great experience. Very friendly team and always happy with the results and communication from staff to customer! Customer service is 5*

Matthew
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Linda is the best, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair.

Emma Atkinson
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Linda is lovely. Very patient and friendly.

Catherine Weir
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Cheryl Bailey
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Linda is amazing. She always treats me like I'm a princess. My hair is always amazing after my visit. Linda is a fabulous hairdresser and friend.

Donna park
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I have finally found a hairdresser that understands curly hair ! Linda is fantastic and very knowledgeable she made me feel at ease straight away and went through what she thought would be best for my hair , she gave me the best haircut I have ever had my curls looked and felt so much better , she a... read more

Aurelia Soothill
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Went blonde from dark brown with Nikki - such a lovely girl and did an amazing job on my hair! Couldn’t recommend more! Thanks Nikki ❤️

Jenny
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Thank you Nikky you did perform a miracle on my hair, and it still looks good even after 3 days of me looking after it
A lovely stylist and person

Eileen Ward
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The best of the best

Sue Hodgson
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Had a great cut and blow dry. Georgia listened carefully to what I wanted and produced exactly that. I was so pleased. Such a friendly atmosphere in the Salon.

Samantha wilson
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Very pleased with my colour nikki did a fabulous job of rescuing my hair thank you very much

Gail Mckerrow
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Wow. A joy from start to finish and worth travelling from Edinburgh! Fabulous American Wave perm. I love it and my hair feels fabulous as well as looks amazing. Michael and the team were exceptional and I would highly recommend this salon. The attention to detail and full explanation of the whole pr... read more

Gwen Hammell
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Absolutely love this place always made to feel I am valued as a customer . I always come away totally satisfied with my hair. Patrick who is my hairdressers is always makes everyone welcome when they walk in the salon as does everyone who works there. Lovely friendly atmosphere and a well chilled ou... read more

DaveandJackie Harris
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Emma Horne
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Had a brilliant cut and finish with Kayleigh recently. She interpreted my instructions perfectly. As a first visit I was extremely impressed and have already made recommendations to my friends.My next appointment is already booked.Thank you so much.Pam Hasler

Michelle Robinson
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Had my first visit yesterday for a perm that i had been wanting for ages… But was always talked out of by family and friends. Turns out i should have had it ages ago! After researching where is the best place to go, travelled an hour to get to the salon, but it was worth it for Michael’s knowledge a... read more

Glynis Bower
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Thank you so much for restoring my faith in hairdressers. I came in for a consultation with Michael and it's fair to say he blew my socks off. the wealth of information he gave me was unbelievable. I came in wanting a perm as I have naturally curly hair but he informed me that my hair was in a bad w... read more

Jordan Brandrick
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Absolutely great experience from start to finish. Everyone is so friendly! Nikki and the team have done a fantastic job. Will definitely be coming back in the future 🙂

Vicki Williams
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My second visit today and my hair has never looked better. Trust Michael completely and he obviously knows his stuff; explains everything in detail which is something I find really interesting. All staff really friendly and just a lovely experience. The comments I’ve had about how much healthier my... read more

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