Can A Butterfly Perm Really Make Your Hair Look More Voluminous And Effortless? 5 Readers Put It To The Test

If you’re looking to switch up your usual hairstyle, the Butterfly Perm could be worth considering. Known for its soft waves, layered shape, and tousled finish, it adds volume and movement while framing the face.

At Picasso Hair, stylists assess your hair condition, face shape, and lifestyle to determine whether the style suits you.

But how does the Butterfly Perm look and feel in real life, and is it as easy to maintain as it sounds?

Daily Vanity sent five readers to Picasso Hair to try the Butterfly Perm and share their honest thoughts on the results, styling, and experience.

About Picasso Hair’s Butterfly Perm

Since 2014, Picasso Hair Studio has helped clients find hairstyles that suit their individual features and lifestyles. With over 35,000 perms completed, the salon specialises in personalised hairstyling, taking into account each client’s hair condition, face shape, and daily routine.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Picasso Hair’s stylists conduct consultations to understand each client’s needs before recommending a suitable style.

The salon offers 14 different perm styles, including the Butterfly Perm, which creates a layered, V-shaped silhouette with soft, tousled waves for added volume and movement.

The S$429 Butterfly Perm package includes a haircut by a hair designer, rebonding, perm, and a luxury hair treatment.

Picasso Hair Butterfly Perm: 5 Readers Share Their Honest Opinions

The Butterfly Perm refreshes your hairstyle with soft waves and layered shaping designed to:

• Add volume and movement for fuller-looking hair, especially if your hair tends to fall flat.
• Frame your face beautifully with layers that complement your features.
• Cut down your daily styling time with waves that are easy to manage and require less effort to look put-together.
• Give you a confidence boost with a fresh, polished look that works for everything from everyday outings to work and special occasions.

Melissa, 33

Hair concerns: Very straight, flat, frizzy, dry, lacked texture or movement

I was initially worried that I might look like an “ahjumma”, especially since I’d had an unpleasant experience with perms more than 10 years ago. But the stylist took the time to ask about my previous hair treatments and explain the Butterfly Perm process, which helped put me at ease.

After the service, my hair felt lighter but more voluminous, with layers that framed my face nicely. The curls added depth to my hairstyle without looking too dramatic, and I loved how natural and effortless it looked. Even after my first wash, my hair remained soft and voluminous, and I only needed minimal styling – a quick blow-dry was enough.

I was surprised by how put-together I looked with so little effort. My friends even commented that my hair looked expensive and “atas”!

Goh Zhi Xuan, 24

Hair concerns: Very straight, flat / lacking volume

I wanted to add more volume and movement to my hair, but I was worried that the curls might end up looking frizzy. The stylist explained the haircut and maintenance process to me, which helped me know what to expect.

I love how natural and effortless the curls look, while still giving my hair much more volume. After the service, I barely needed to style my hair – sometimes, I didn’t have to style it at all. The curls stayed in place and gave me the fuller look I was hoping for without having to curl my hair every morning.

The only thing I noticed was that my hair felt slightly dry at the ends, which could make the curls look a little frizzier. Still, I was happy with the overall outcome, and my friends liked how natural the hairstyle looked.

Li Hwan, 31

Hair concerns: Very straight, flat, frizzy, dry, lacked texture or movement

I love that I can wake up with an “I woke up like this” hairstyle without spending much time styling it. My hair now has much more volume and movement while still looking natural. After my first wash, the curls became softer and more effortless, and my hair remained easy to manage. I’ve even received compliments that it makes me look fresher and more lively.

At Picasso Hair, the stylist took the time to understand my hair condition and daily routine before recommending a Butterfly Perm that suited my needs. I was initially worried that the curls would be high-maintenance, but the personalised consultation reassured me that the style would be easy to manage. I’m really happy with the results!

Sharryl Seto, 25

Hair concerns: Very straight, flat / lacking volume, dry, lacked texture or movement

I was worried that I would need to constantly maintain the curls to keep their shape. The stylist asked about my hair history and how I normally care for it, then explained that the Butterfly Perm could give my very straight, flat hair more shape and volume while being easier to maintain.

I love how the curls frame my face and make my hair look fuller and prettier without much styling.

A quick blow-dry is enough to bring the curls back, and my friends and colleagues noticed the difference too. The curls around my fringe were a little high at first, but other than that, I’m very happy with the results.

Yvonne, 32

Hair concerns: Flat / lacking volume, lacked texture or movement

My hair now feels bouncy and full, with soft, lived-in waves and face-framing layers that flatter my features! I love that the Butterfly Perm gives my hair more volume and texture without feeling heavy, and daily styling has been surprisingly easy. I’ve even received comments that I look more refreshed and less tired than before.

Before the perm, I was concerned that the curls would be high-maintenance. But I appreciated how the stylist took the time to understand my hair condition, face shape and daily routine before explaining how the Butterfly Perm would suit me.

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