Rebonding and perming both use chemical processes to permanently change your hair's structure — but they do opposite things. Rebonding takes curly or wavy hair and makes it straight; perming takes straight hair and gives it lasting curls or waves. If you've been asking Sir George "which one do I need?", here's how to decide.
The Core Difference
Rebonding breaks down your hair's natural bonds and re-sets them straight using a flat iron under heat. The result lasts until the treated hair grows out — regrowth at the roots will still be your natural texture, which is why most clients touch up every 4–6 months.
Perming (digital perm) wraps hair around rods and uses heat plus a perming solution to create a new curl pattern. It works on straight or gently wavy hair and, like rebonding, is permanent on the treated strands — new growth comes in your natural texture.
Both are single, salon-grade chemical services — not something to attempt at home, and not something to combine on the same section of hair in one visit.
Rebonding at Beauty Essentials
| Length | Price | Duration |
| Short | ₱4,000 | ~3 hours |
| Long | ₱5,000 | ~3.5 hours |
| XL | ₱5,600 | ~4 hours |
| XL+ | ₱5,800 | ~4.5 hours |
Best for: naturally curly, wavy, or frizzy hair you want pin-straight and sleek. Read our full rebonding prep guide before you book.
Perming at Beauty Essentials
| Length | Price | Duration |
| Short | ₱4,000 | ~3 hours |
| Long | ₱5,000 | ~3.5 hours |
| XL | ₱6,000 | ~4 hours |
Best for: straight or fine hair you want to add volume, texture, or defined curls and waves to — a popular choice before a beach trip or for anyone tired of daily curling-iron routines.
Which One Should You Choose?
- ›Want straight, sleek hair that's easier to manage day to day? Rebonding.
- ›Want more volume, texture, or curls without a curling iron every morning? Perming.
- ›Not sure your hair can handle either right now? Tell Sir George about any recent coloring, bleaching, or chemical treatments during your consultation — he'll assess your hair's condition first. Heavily processed or damaged hair sometimes needs a strengthening treatment first (see our Bond Therapy vs Keratin vs Signature Treatment guide) before either service is safe to do.
Aftercare Is Similar for Both
Whichever you choose, the first 72 hours matter most:
- ›Keep hair dry and avoid tucking it behind your ears or using hair ties/clips.
- ›Skip deep conditioners, oils, or masks for the first 48 hours before your appointment — they coat the hair shaft and can make the chemical process uneven.
- ›In the humid Philippine climate, a sulfate-free shampoo and leave-in conditioner will help the result last longer between visits. Our rebonded-hair humidity guide covers this in detail and applies equally well to permed hair.