Before you start rolling your hair, you need to separate it into manageable sections. This will make the hair easier to manage and look professional. Cutting the hair into sections makes the rest of the perm process easier and faster. After shampooing and towel-drying the client’s hair, comb the hair to remove any knots or tangles. Make sure you have all your perm tools on hand.
There are three different sectioning patterns.
1. Six sections
2. Brick
3. Directional
six sections
The Six Sectioning pattern divides the head into six sections. Divide the hair into two sections, front (4,6,5) and back (3,1,2). Divide the front section just above the middle of the brow, to get a middle (6) and two sides (4 and 5).
The center section (6) should not be wider than the curl. Now divide the back section in the same way, to get a middle (1) and two sides (3 and 2).
brick winding
Brick winding is when the perm curlers are set in a brick pattern. This rolling technique prevents gaps in the hair, so you won’t have a part. Brick winding is ideal for short, fine hair and should start at the front of the head.
directional
Directional curling is when the hair is curled in a certain direction. It will help create a flow in the direction the customer wants. It is perfect for customers who want to share.
winding technique
After laying the hair in the required section, you will need to roll it up.
·Hair must be kept moist.
Take a small subsection of hair, shorter in length and thickness from a curling iron.
The width of the section should be within the width of the curl.
Comb the hair upwards, this will cause a lifting of the roots.
Hold the hair evenly and tightly.
The curling iron should be at a 90 degree angle to the shape of your head.
· Put a tip paper on the ends of the hair; if you don’t, the ends will look frizzy at the end of the perm.
The final paper helps to facilitate the winding process.
Roll hair slowly, keeping hair evenly tight.
Guide the ends of the hair around the curling iron with the tail comb. If the ends do not go under the curling iron. Hair can become “hooked” and frizzy.
·Keep the curling iron level.
The curling iron should be in the center of the subsection.
Secure the curler by holding the rubber loop or clip.
The curler should sit on its base and not obstruct the positioning of the next curler.
·There should be no spaces between the curls.
If you use a rubber band, be careful to place it close to the root area, as this can cause a rubber mark on the hair.