Day 6 of the FoR portrait challenge. The ribbon has gone now but there is still a story to this photo.
During the late 1950s permed hair was all the rage and as my baby curls were rapidly disappearing Mum decided to send me to the hairdresser to have my hair permed.
I thought I was just going to have my hair cut but when I returned home with my hair looking like a ball of frizz I cried and cried. I hated it.
I washed and washed my hair to try and wash out the curls and this school photo shows the remains of the perm.
I reckon I still need therapy after looking at this photo again. ha ha. Luckily Mum never permed my hair again.
Funnily, when I was16 in the early 80s my mum was so upset when I went and had my straight straight hair permed. Admittedly it did look rather silly as it grew out. I think yours looks lovely here, and you’re such a lovely looking girl. Great to look back on a lifetime this way.
Now perming was a very skilled event. Mum might not have been up to it! I remember screwing a lock above my forehead into twists and putting a clip on the top! Good grief! But you look so good here!
Oh boy, I remember this happening to me too! And oh my goodness, the last time was just a few years ago!! You do turn into a ball of frizz before it settles down. Looks fab here :)
That little girl smile has gone up not far away. I had a perm in the early 70’s to no effect. I tried again in the 80’ and my hair looked like a burst mattress. Why do things take forever to grow out when you don’t like them?
Oh my Babs, that would be so mortifying for you...hair is the one thing that makes or breaks how you look. I have never had a perm in my life but my hair has always had a bit of a wave or curl...not so much now when it’s thinner. I think you actually look lovely here...it doesn't look frizzy at all.
Ah yes I remember those days too. I didn't react so badly but I did discover the peroxide in the bathroom cabinet which was used as a rinse to prevent greasy hair. I used to sneak in a few extra rinses when I discovered it also lightened your hair!
Oh my- I can feel your "pain"! I had a hair debacle too. My mother would always cut it in a bob and with bangs but long hair was becoming popular and finally by 6th grade I asserted my opinion and told her I wasn't cutting it anymore. While those bangs were growing out it was touch and go!
My sister turned up as bridesmaid on my wedding day having had a perm quite out of the blue which hadnt turned out as expected. I was horrified. I feel your pain!
