Achieve permanent curls using spiral perm rods.
A basic perm is the best way to get permanent curls. In the 1980's perms were the rage, but they were often attributed to frizzy curls. Nowadays, you can designate what type of curl pattern you would like. Use the spiral technique if your hair is long and you want a uniform curl pattern similar to waves.
Instructions
1. Put on an old shirt or cover your shirt with a towel to prevent the perm product from ruining your clothes.
2. Shampoo your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Clarifying shampoo removes hair product and mineral build-up. Towel dry your hair.
3. Divide your hair into five sections: two in the front, one in the middle and two in the back. Leave one section in the back out and pin each of the other sections up with a hair clip. It is best to work from the back of the head up because the rods are long and can get in the way if you work from the top down.
4. Section out a 1-inch wide section of hair from the hair that is left out. Pin the remaining hair up and out of the way.
5. Take one perm paper and fold it between the section of hair and bring it all the way down to the tip of the hair.
6. Place a spiral perm rod in front of the hair. Wrap the end of the hair around the rod and then twist the rod all the way to the roots of your hair. Bend the rod and snap both ends together to lock it into place. Repeat this process for the remaining sections of hair.
7. Put on a pair of plastic gloves to protect your hands and nails from the perm solution. Rub petroleum jelly around your hairline and the nape of your neck. Additionally, rub a small amount on each of your ears. Petroleum jelly is used as a barrier to protect your skin from the perm.
8. Mix the perm solution according to the directions on the box. Apply the product to your hair using a hair tint/dye brush. Take care to coat the perm rods well. Work from the back of your head to the top.
9. Cover your hair with a plastic cap. Let the perm sit for 15 to 20 minutes. However, if you feel a tingling on your scalp, immediately rinse the product from your hair.
10. Rinse your hair in lukewarm water. Take care to remove all of the product from your hair and rods. Do not use shampoo.
11. Towel dry your hair and apply the neutralizing solution to your entire head to activate the curls. The neutralizing solution should stay in your hair for approximately five minutes, or for the duration of time specified on the product packaging.
12. Rinse the neutralizing solutions from your hair with lukewarm water. Remove the spiral perm rods from your hair and style it as you like.
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