•Wash: Use a clarifying shampoo to remove dirt, oil, and residue. Don't use conditioner.
•Analyze: Examine the hair and scalp for abrasions. Hair porosity affects how long the perm takes and what solution is needed.
•Section: Divide the hair into sections.
•Apply solution: Soak the hair in a cold wave solution.
•Wrap: Use rollers to tightly curl the hair into small curls.
•Neutralize: Apply a neutralizing solution to stop the chemical reaction and set the curls.
•Rinse: Rinse the hair with cold water.
•Condition: Apply conditioner to the hair.