Today, I'm most anxious about seeing what I'm going to look like after.
I don't know if I've thought about getting it so drastically done for a perm.
I've definitely thought about having it more temporary.
Hi, I'm Eli, and today I'm getting a perm.
But before you see my transformation, subscribe below.
So my hair journey has been kind of interesting.
I haven't cut my hair in 11 years.
I used to look like Dora the Explorer with my hair
cut to here and I haven't cut it since then.
So the inspiration for this look is my mom.
I've always wanted to have wavy hair, like my mom's thicker hair.
She modeled her luscious hair, so I want to see if I can get that look too.
My current look makes me feel a little boring.
It's what I wake up with every single day.
Sometimes I don't even brush my hair.
I just get up and start my day like this.
So I'm definitely going to have a more interesting look and something to look forward to, kind of, taking care
of on a day to day basis as well.
Hi, Eli. How are you?
Hey.
Hi, I'm Kiley Fitzgerald.
I work at Mare salon in Los Angeles, California,
and I do the Mare wave.
My favorite part about my job is meeting so many incredible people and just creating
great connections and having fun.
Today, when we're finished, it's going to be really tight and curly.
But then you wait two days to shampoo it, and then after you shampoo it,
it'll be a very soft, gentle wave.
Let's do it.
I love it. Thanks.
First, I'm going to shampoo Eli's hair and make sure it has no excess oils in it,
then brush through to remove any knots.
The Mare wave is different from the 80s perm because
it's a more natural, effortless texture curl.
It's meant for people just to have a little
bit more body and volume and movement to their hair.
I section her hair and customize it
to Eli's texture and desired style.
I perfected the Mare wave with the owner of Mare salon, Mara Roszak.
We kind of got together and created a different technique that's, you know, customizable for each client where
it's really unique to them.
And it fits who they are and what they're kind of looking for,
whether it's more volume or just so that it makes styling their hair a little bit easier.
Hair to me is really what sets the mood for a lot of my days.
When I'm feeling lazy, I have a really lazy
hairstyle and when I'm feeling like I want to go out there and conquer the world, I really
go all out with my hair as well.
So I'm most excited about seeing the final look.
I think it's going to take a couple of days to really kick in, but I'm so excited about that.
We wrapped the front with cotton to protect her skin,
then apply the waving lotion and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
The Mare wave typically takes about two hours.
It depends on your hair length and how thick your hair is.
I would strongly recommend seeing a professional for this because you're working with some pretty strong chemicals
and you want to be careful to not ruin or damage your hair.
Now we can take out the rods and see Eli's mermaid hair.
The Mare wave is really great because it's a five month commitment,
but depending on your hair, it can grow out really soft and natural
because it's not like the old 80s perm.
It's a more natural, effortless texture,
opposed to a really tight curl.
It's meant for people just to have a little bit more body and volume and movement to their hair.
Oh my god!
It's a little damp still.
I like to let it leave a little damp, but you look like a mermaid.
I love it.
I so love it.
And it's not too curly, you know?
To keep it healthy and wavy and gentle, I suggest an oil, maybe Davines Oi oil or a beach spray.
Well, thank you so much!
You're welcome, thanks for coming in.
Yeah, I can't wait to see the final result.
Amazing, I wish I could hug you.
Me too!
Covid, right?
This is much better than what I even imagined in my wildest dreams my hair would look like.
Ever.
In two days I'll be able to wash my hair and see what it looks like once it's settled in a little bit.
It's now been two days since my perm, and also the first time I was able to shower, since the treatment had to really settle in.
And it's looking really promising.
Look at this wave.
I'm just so surprised that it held up and just even more lively.
It's good to know that everyone's hair reacts differently.
So it just depends on the style, the texture, the thickness of your hair.
So what she has, you know, is great, but it may be different for someone else.
This look 1000 percent boosted my confidence.
I wanted something bubbly, bouncy, like my personality.
And I'm just so happy that my hair isn't dull and straight as it was.
I'm just excited to rock this new, beautiful California style look.
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