Spiral Perm vs Regular Perm: The Look

As the name suggests, a spiral perm creates a specific shaped curl that looks like a ringlet. A regular perm creates waves in the hair that are typically looser, although this depends on the size of perm rods used. Celebrities like Taylor Swift and AnnaLynne McCord have been blessed with natural spiral curls, and if you've been jonesing after their hair's texture, a spiral perm can help you sport the style for months on end. You can get a similar look using a curling iron, but depending on how thick your hair is and the size of spiral curls you're going for, it can take several hours to achieve the same look.