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Radiation, Medications and Perms
Q: My mother is a breast cancer survivor. She has had 2 perms since and they do not seem to last very long. Can having
radiation prevent your hair from accepting curl?
A: According to the research I’ve done on the effects of radiation therapy, medical professionals say that radiation therapy will only
affect the areas that are exposed to the radiation. However, I do wonder if she has undergone any chemotherapy or if she has been
taking any other medications related to treating her breast cancer?
We do know that some medications can create changes in the way the hair grows and the way it
processes chemical services such as perms and color. Perhaps this would explain the change in the longevity of the perms your mom has
been given since her treatment.
I would recommend that your mom make sure that on her next perm that the stylist (or whoever
performs the perm service) uses a clarifying shampoo on the hair prior to wrapping the hair on rods for the perm. The clarifying
shampoo is designed to strip away all the oils, residues and build-up that can interfere with the perm process. If a clarifying shampoo
was not used before, this can definitely help.
Another thing I can recommend – depending on the condition and texture of your mom’s hair – is
using a perm formula for ‘resistant’ hair. This should ensure deeper penetration and longer-lasting perm results. However, this isn’t
appropriate for hair that is color treated.
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