How should hair be wrapped for a perm?

Wrapping hair in a uniform pattern around rods is essential for achieving consistent and even curls during the perming process. By ensuring that each section of hair is evenly distributed and tightly wound around the rods, you allow the chemical solutions to penetrate uniformly. This uniformity is crucial for setting the curl properly and ensuring that the curls take shape proportionally throughout the hair.

When hair is wrapped haphazardly or randomly, it can lead to uneven curls or, in some cases, straight sections if the chemicals do not adequately saturate parts of the hair. A loose or free-form wrap may also result in less defined curls because the hair is not held in a consistent position, leading to variations in curl size and shape. Additionally, using clips to separate the hair into sections is not the primary focus for wrapping; the emphasis is on the neatness and uniformity of the wraps themselves to create the desired result.

In conclusion, wrapping hair uniformly around the rods is fundamental to achieving the optimal outcomes of a perm, ensuring that the curls are well-defined and consistent from root to tip.