Becca
I need to find pictures and step by step instructions on how to do different perms. I am a hairdressing student and none of my books give me good enough examples and i was hoping to find someone to help.

Corey
I am an african american woman with naturally curly hair. I have been getting relaxers for the last 13 years because my mother said my hair was getting unmanagable, and now I miss my curls! I was wondering how I would go about stopping the relaxers and starting to get rod perms, to bring my curls back. What should I use, what should I do, And will it work? Please help

Jenny
My hair is fine with a tight curl. whenever i straighten my hair get straighter to the point where parts or most of my hair doesnt curl. i would like to get my curls back, would perming my hair help me get my curls back or will i damage my hair?

anitaguy
I want to get a leisur curl again I had one in the 80 and it is the only thing that helped my thin hair or do you know a salon that does leisure curl in Raleigh nc

cendra
can the chi be apply on african hair....?
will it break up my hair, dry, or cut it?
will it make my hair silky...?

Cora
Rod to Roller Perm

A: In many salons, this technique is referred to as a “Transfer Perm”. While it may sound very complicated, the process is actually simple, just a little more time consuming than a traditional perm service.

The hair is wrapped on perm rods small enough to give a broken down wave pattern and the waving solution is applied and processed according to the perm formula used. After the waving lotion is rinsed from the hair, carefully unwind the hair from the perm rods and rewrap it on rollers that are the size of the curl you desire for the finished style.

As a rule of thumb, use one roller for every two rods you remove. The rods should be sufficiently small that the 2:1 ratio in the transfer from rod to roller should not overload the roller. Once the hair has been rewrapped on the rollers, apply the neutralizer to the hair and process that stage as directed according to the perm formula you use.

After the neutralizer has been processed, you should rinse the hair as directed. Be careful since most rollers don’t hold as securely as perm rods during rinsing. This means using a low-pressure flow of water over the rollers and potentially a longer rinsing time. In addition, many stylists prefer to follow the pat-dry stage with air-drying under a hooded dryer using low or no heat. Doing this give the long lasting benefits of a wet-set to the finished style (and since oxygen from the air helps to further ensure complete neutralization of the perm it can grant longer lasting results) but is not necessary.

It should be specifically stated that using this perming technique is not appropriate for those individuals who have over-stressed, fragile or damaged hair. When the hair is in the transfer stage it will be at its most vulnerable and must be treated with extreme care. A stylist who is contemplating using this technique on any client must use his or her best judgment and should always err on the side of caution.

Tanya
i was thinking of getting my hair permed but i dont know what perm to have and what accessories i need for it. can u help and give me tips on how to look after it? my hair is long and straight plese can you write back to me on email as soon as possible. thanks

Patricia
does anyone have the instructions on the technique for rod to roller perms, they had them back in the late 80's. My hair is thin and that was the only perm that worked on my hair, it did not friz and the perm was nice and soft with onlu body. My Beautician has never heard of this perm. I think my old beautician used a very good perm on my hair so it would not damange it. Maybe an acid perm??? If I can get the instructions I can relay to my hairdresser. Please help!! Thanks Pat

Mike
For Honey: Not a good idea to follow a "sodium" relaxer with a thio perm. I would recommend the soft curl permanent wave (curl reform) only.
Danna: If you absolutely have to perm now, search for the most mild "true acid" perm you can find. True acid means that the pH of the perm is less than 7.0, many "acid balanced" perms actually have a pH on the alkaline side of the pH scale. This high pH will certainly damage your hair. If you need any more information post again. Hope it helps.

Honey
For denise; READ the Manufacturers directions on the perm box.
For Kay; you need to use clairifying shampoo to get any dirt and debri out of hair which can cause the perm not to take.You can apply conditioner after the perm, before might block the solution from taking.
For Dana; yes you can get a perm after having it relaxed. you could have had it done at the same time, aka a curl reformation. you'd probably have to go with an Acid perm. It's gentler on your hair.
For savitri; You can basically section the hair any way you want the perm to turn out in the end, and depending on the style you want. The most common is one row down the center from forehead to nape, then two rows on each side curving toward nape. it looks like two'C's on each side, one in front and behind the ear.

DANA
AM AFRICAN AMERICAN AND I HAVE A RELAXER CAN I STILL PERM MY HAIR AND WILL IT WORK?

Kay
I need to know the following,
What type of shampooing product should be used prior to perming and why?
Do you apply a conditioning product after shampooing. prior to the perming service?

If you could send me an email with these answers thank you muchly.

denise
for the last comment you section into 9 panels and also i wouldnt suggest to perm your hair after its been relaxed the question i have how long do you leave in the perm solution & neutralizer?

savitri
how to section the hair for a perm and what are successful tips for a pem

Helen
I put a leisure curl in my hair and now i have rolled it with the rods and the booster do i wash out the booster and neutralize now

sandra
im african american and i still have relaxed hair and if i choose to put a perm in my hair will i have to cut all the relax hair off? and i want the perm hair to be tight curls!

SuriSaag Kaur daughter of MOhabbatein
I wanna perm my butt hair. Its at my ****crack' how?

Poophinderpal Singh
I wanna perm my **** hair. How??

Twynham Hair Accademy
No It Wont Be Lost Forever

Alyssa
If I get a perm will my natural wave be lost forever?!?!