Perm experience?

Ca

Do any of you have a perm or have ever got one? What was your experience? I am currently growing my hair out from a buzz cut 2 years ago. It’s right at my shoulders FINALLY! I’m really bad at leaving my hair alone, but I’ve done it for like a year while it grew so I need something done. My hair has always been extremely thick & super straight. I really love it wavy though! I’ve heard good and bad on perms. So idk

I’m wanting something like this