Perms
Professional perms in Ottawa at Mosaic Hair Salon on St Laurent Blvd. Choose a classic Full Perm at $130 for soft, lasting waves and volume, or a Spiral Perm at $175 for tight, defined curls. Modern, gentler formulas deliver three to six months of curl without daily styling.
Perms
Professional perms in Ottawa at Mosaic Hair Salon on St Laurent Blvd. Choose a classic Full Perm at $130 for soft, lasting waves and volume, or a Spiral Perm at $175 for tight, defined curls. Modern, gentler formulas deliver three to six months of curl without daily styling.
What Is Perms?
A perm, short for permanent wave, is a chemical service that restructures the hair's internal bonds around rods, creating lasting curl or wave that holds through washing and styling. Modern perm solutions are significantly gentler than the formulas of decades past and can produce anything from loose, beachy movement to tight, springy spirals. At Mosaic Hair Salon in Ottawa, a Full Perm is $130 and a Spiral Perm is $175.
Anisa, our Lead Stylist, starts every perm with an honest assessment of your hair's condition, length, and chemical history, because a perm only looks good on hair that can safely hold it. The Full Perm (2-3 hours) wraps hair on traditional rods for classic, even waves and all-over volume. The Spiral Perm (3-4 hours) uses long vertical rods for defined corkscrew curls with maximum bounce and dimension.
Once set, a perm typically lasts 3-6 months, relaxing gradually rather than ending abruptly, so there is no harsh grow-out moment. Permed hair wants moisture: sulfate-free washing, regular conditioning, and scrunching instead of brushing keep curls soft and defined. For anyone in Ottawa tired of daily curling irons, a perm trades a single salon afternoon for months of easy, wake-up-and-go texture and volume.
Who It's For
Service Options
Explore all 2 options and find the perfect fit for your needs.
| Service | Price | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Perm | $130 | 2-3 hours | Those seeking long-lasting volume and curl without daily sty... |
Spiral Perm | $175 | 3-4 hours | Those wanting dramatic, bouncy curls with maximum definition... |
How Much Does Perms Cost in Ottawa?
Perm pricing at Mosaic Hair Salon in Ottawa is flat and transparent: a Full Perm is $130 and takes 2-3 hours, while a Spiral Perm is $175 and takes 3-4 hours. The difference reflects technique and time; spiral wrapping on long vertical rods is slower, more detailed work. Both prices include the consultation, wrapping, processing, neutralizing, and finish. Around Ottawa, perms commonly range from about $100 to $250 or more depending on length and salon, so our pricing is competitive for a service this labour-intensive. Very long or dense hair is discussed at the consultation.
What to Expect During Your Perms Appointment
Consultation and strand check
Your stylist examines your hair's condition, length, and chemical history to confirm a perm is safe and will hold. We discuss curl goals with photos, choose between the Full Perm ($130) for classic waves and the Spiral Perm ($175) for defined corkscrew curls, and select rod sizes to match the look you want.
Wrapping and waving solution
Your hair is washed, sectioned, and wrapped around rods, horizontally for a full perm or vertically on long rods for spirals. The waving solution is then applied and processed under careful timing while your stylist checks curl development. Wrapping is the longest stage and the reason spiral perms take 3-4 hours.
Neutralizing and first reveal
After a thorough rinse, a neutralizer is applied to lock the new curl pattern into place, then the rods come out for the first reveal. Your stylist finishes with a gentle scrunch-dry or diffuse, never a harsh brush-out, so you leave seeing the true curl pattern you will wake up with tomorrow.
The 48-hour rules and aftercare
You leave with strict but simple instructions: no washing, wetting, tying, or heat styling for the first 48 hours while the curl sets. After that, switch to sulfate-free, moisture-rich products, scrunch rather than brush, and air-dry or diffuse. Cared for properly, your perm will keep its shape for 3-6 months.
Perms are back, and done right they are beautiful. I always check your hair's history and condition first; if your hair is not a safe candidate yet, I would rather build it up with treatments than risk the curl.
Anisa · Lead Stylist
Frequently Asked Questions
A Full Perm ($130, 2-3 hours) wraps hair horizontally on traditional rods to create classic, even waves and all-over volume; it suits most lengths and gives softer, more natural movement. A Spiral Perm ($175, 3-4 hours) wraps hair vertically on long rods, producing tighter, more defined corkscrew curls with maximum bounce and dimension, and it generally needs shoulder-length or longer hair to show properly. If you want everyday body and wave, choose the Full Perm. If you want dramatic, springy curls that read as a true curly style, the Spiral Perm is your service. Your stylist confirms suitability at the consultation.
Mosaic Hair Salon & Medical Spa is located at 2465 St Laurent Blvd in Ottawa, with free parking on site. Clients come to us for perms from St Laurent, Elmvale Acres, Alta Vista, Overbrook, and across the east end. Since a perm is a 2-4 hour appointment, call (613) 558-1697 or book online to find a time that suits your schedule.