Loose, beachy waves are a modern twist on traditional curly perms.
Perms produce a wide range of results that vary from subtle volume and body to tight, kinky corkscrews. The type of curl you end up with is dependent on the size of the perm rod (the hair roller used for curling the hair) used. The larger the rod, the looser the curl. A very large perm rod is used to achieve beach waves, or the soft, loose curls worn by many supermodels, actresses and trendy celebrities.
Instructions
1. Brush your clean, dry hair to remove tangles then smear petroleum jelly around your hairline and neckline. The jelly prevents perm chemicals from getting on your skin and potentially causing irritation.
2. Prepare yourself by opening the perm kit and reading through the directions. A perm kit typically contains perm solution, neutralizer, papers, plastic gloves and conditioner.
3. Divide your hair into four equal sections. Start by splitting it in half then split each of these sections in half again. The sections make it easier to work evenly and carefully through your hair. Clip each section up.
4. Use the tip of the rat tail comb to slice out a 2-inch strip of hair from the front of your first section.
5. Fold a paper around the tip of the hair then spritz the area with water. Papers protect your delicate tips from damage during the perm process.
6. Place a perm rod horizontally across the papered tip then roll up toward your scalp, maintaining a firm tension. Roll the hair back away from your face for natural-looking waves. When you reach your scalp, lock the rod to secure.
7. Continue rolling 2 inch strips of hair back away from your face, working your way through each section until your entire head is done.
8. Put on the plastic gloves then soak each of the rods with perm solution. Saturate your hair with the solution and let it process for the designated amount of time -- usually 20 minutes.
9. Rinse the perm solution thoroughly from your hair.
10. Apply neutralizer to the perm rods, carefully soaking each one. Allow the neutralizer to remain for the designated time period -- usually five to eight minutes.
11. Unclip each perm rod, unroll your hair and discard the papers. Thoroughly rinse the neutralizer from your hair.
12. Apply conditioner to your hair and leave in for five minutes before rinsing a final time. Dry and style your hair as desired.
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