-Keep adjusting the guest’s head position as you wrap so you are always working directly in front of the blocking you are wrapping.  This will help you maintain a 90 degree elevation as you reach the nape.

-In the nape you may use shorter rods with the same diameter, if necessary, to accommodate narrower sectioning. Continue to place two picks for every two rods.

-Move to the right side of the head. Visualize two, rod-sized sections, sitting side-by-side. Start with the section in the back and take a horizontal blocking. Place end papers and a rod.

-Place the second rod next to the first one on the same horizontal line at the front hairline. Hair that does not fit in the blocking may be left out, this hair will be wrapped later.

-Continue to alternate rod sizes and placement throughout the side of the head. Place two picks for every two rods.

-Wrap the blockings along the face vertically. 

-Repeat the process on the left side of the head.

Solution Application:

-When all the hair is wrapped, apply protective cream around the perimeter of the hairline.  Lightly mist an appropriate length of coil cotton with water and, starting at the front hairline, place the cotton over the cream. Tuck the ends together at the nape.

-If the hair has dried, lightly mist it with water before applying the perm solution.

-Using an applicator bottle, begin at the crown and work down to the nape. Thoroughly saturate all rods with solution. Apply to the top and middle of each rod.

-Thoroughly saturate all rods with solution. Apply to the top and middle of each rod.

Processing:

-Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the processing procedure and time. On virgin hair, the average processing time is about 20 minutes.

Test Curl:

-Always take the first test curl after five minutes. Lift a side of the cap away so you can reach the curl you want to test. Do not remove the plastic cap completely as this will allow heat to escape.

-Look for an “S” shape that separates and duplicates the diameter of the rod. 

-If the hair is not fully processed, rewind the rod and wait another five minutes. Check a different curl every five minutes until processing is complete.

Rinse.

Blot.

Neutralize .