doooo not like my lash perm

my mom ( an esthetician ) just did a lash perm on me and literally nothing about my lashes changed at all. now I'm reading that it's not recommended to use a lash curler until after your lashes have a regrowth and not to use waterproof mascara ( that's the only mascara that I have and use ). has anyone had any experience using either a lash curler or water proof mascara after their lash perm ( or both ). also i had on waterproof mascara right before my lash perm ( if that had any impact on how much lift my lashes actually got 😅😅 )