My son wants a perm

[Guest]

My son mentioned the other day that he wants to get a perm. I was shocked to hear this as I didn't think it was common nowadays especially for boys. Is this something to be concerned about? I didn't say much in reponse yet other than we'll see. How old should he be? Do you think he will be made fun of? I was thinking maybe it should be done before school starts to lessen the pain.

[Guest]

Sorry I posted the same message twice. I didn' think the first one went through.

[Guest]

Do his friends have perms? If not then it's probably not fashionable and they may make fun of him.

Perms used to be the in thing for boys back in the 80's but I havent heard of it being fashionable these days.

[Guest]

I've seen other boys his age with curly hair but I'm not sure if they have perms or not. The reason for my concern is the same that you mentioned. However he is the one that would have to deal with it. Do you object to boys or men for that matter with permed hair? Would you let your own do it?

[Guest]

If its what he wants then let him go through with it. After all its only hair and can be restyled if things dont work out.

Lifes a learning curve and sometimes they think they know whats best even when others disagree. If his friends like it then great. If not then he will learn from the experience. Like I said...Its only hair and not like anything permanent like a tatoo.

Good luck

[Guest]

You also posted this under "Family". See there for more replies...

[Guest]

My son got his perm. See the family forum for the full story if you care.

[Guest]

I decided to post here anyhow instead of making you go to family.

Just wanted to say that I took your advice and told him to do it if he wants to. We weren't able to get him in before school started but he had it done Monday night. I have to say that I like it on him very much so and that he really likes it. By the way, he is 14 and he said a few of his friends teased him a little, but most of the girls think it's cool. His hair is shorter and this created a little body so he can comb it back. It's not the bad boy look or anything. I think he really likes it though! Maybe he will start a new trend?

[Guest]

think it's cool that he got a perm. It is 2 years later now, is he still perming? Just curious how my son would look with one. Maybe it would help control it. Anybody else have this request? or any opinions?

[Babykitten]

That's interesting, not many boys would sport a perm these days .