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Loose C Perm Forward
The lowest-commitment men's perm — one single open C bend on the ends, pushing everything forward.
ShortC-bendSide-swept fringe
What makes this look work
The shape comes mostly from:
- a single inward bend at the ends
- movement from the c-bend
- side-swept fringe
Before you choose it
- Upkeep · Medium upkeep
- Expect a few minutes of styling most days to keep the shape reading the way it does here.
- At the salon
- A perm (heat or cold) may be involved — worth discussing your hair's condition first.
How any reference lands depends on your texture, density and daily routine — that conversation is what your stylist is for.
Bring this to your appointment
“I like the c-bend and the short silhouette, and the side-swept fringe. Can we talk about how this would sit with my texture and my routine?”
A starting line for the chair — edit it into your own words.
This look can express
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