Like all chemically treated hair, perms must be treated with care to maintain a healthy appearance. Hair is more susceptible to moisture after being permed because chemicals used in the process open the cuticle. Therefore, the perm needs to rest for a while to strengthen again. Generally, wait at least 72 hours between perm and exposure to chlorine and other chemicals in the pool water. However, you can swim after a perm, if you use a swimming cap.
apply a light green conditioner to the hair. This will help seal off moisture and nutrients and avoid excessive consumption or friction damage. Step 2 fix the hair on the top of the head. Divide the curl into two or three sections at a time, then push it in the direction of the scalp like a curl. Use the spring pin to gently secure it as far away from the neck as possible. This will help curly hair keep its shape. Step 3: put on the swimming cap. Start at the back of the neck and pull the hat forward through the hair. Put all the hair under the hat to protect it. stay in conditioner Dry, may damage curly hair. 
the swimming cap can keep the hair dry and keep the newly permed hair healthy. (image: digital vision / photodisc / Getty Images) Step 1
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