To perm or not to perm?

I'm pretty sure you need to make sure that you get a spiral perm, because that will create more of a ringlet curl. Also, make sure to use the biggest rod possible, as it will result in looser curls instead of super tight corkscrew curls. So long as you don't already have course or damaged hair, a perm shouldn't cause much damage and it should last a couple months--just make sure you use hair products for curly hair and condition regularly.