Questions and Answers
What is soft curl perming used for?
A soft curl perm should be given to hair that is relaxed with sodium hydroxide.
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What is the purpose of applying ammonium thioglycolate (thio) gel or cream during a soft curl perm?
To soften the hair
In order to rearrange the curl pattern, rods selected for a soft curl perm should be at least ___ times larger than the desired curl.
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To achieve a good curl formation, hair should circle the rod at least ___ times.
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What should be done after applying ammonium thioglycolate (thio) on the rods during a soft curl perm?
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What is important to do after properly neutralizing a soft curl perm?
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Study Notes
Soft Curl Permanent Wave
- Soft curl perming creates permanent waves in overly curly hair.
- Not suitable for hair that has been relaxed with sodium hydroxide.
Perm Solution
- Ammonium Thioglycolate (Thio) gel or cream is used to soften hair during the soft curl perm process.
Rod Selection
- Rods used in soft curl perms should be at least twice the size of the desired curl to properly rearrange the curl pattern.
Curl Formation
- Hair should wrap around the rod a minimum of 1.5 times to achieve optimal curl formation.
Application Process
- Apply ammonium thioglycolate (Thio) until hair on the rods is fully saturated, then replace any saturated cotton for effective processing.
Neutralizing and Finishing
- After neutralizing the perm, carefully remove rods to maintain the integrity of the curls.
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