Perm Rods

Yes, I still have the plastic curlers used for permanent waves. This came to light as my sister was poking fun at the craziness we exhibited back in the 70’s and 80’s, when in-home permanents were the rage.

My mother was the queen of providing curls for her three daughters. Often, when we were all together, we just lined up for beautification. We could whip through three perms in two hours – taking turns curling and rinsing. Sometimes, horror of horrors, we shared a perm! Three could get the use of two and save money on the Lilt product. One has to wonder the damage we inflicted on each other’s heads? No wonder we never made it to “hair model” status. We have the photos to prove it, too.

So, those rods are safely stored in a little-used cabinet. Why? They make me laugh when I happen upon them. Good times.