Hair ServicesQuestion 429 of 484
A client requests a 'spiral perm' for very long hair. Which rod and wrapping pattern most appropriately produces a spiral curl?
a.Long, straight rods wrapped vertically from scalp to ends in a helical (spiral) fashion, so each rotation of the rod produces a different turn of the spiral
b.Concave rods wrapped horizontally across the head with overlapping bands
c.Bender rods folded in half so the hair stacks at the scalp
d.Tool-free wrap; the practitioner simply twirls the hair and waits for the lotion to act
Explanation
Spiral perming produces a uniform, corkscrew curl from scalp to ends, which is the visual effect the client wants. It requires long, straight rods (or specially designed spiral rods) wrapped vertically along the strand so that each rotation produces a fresh turn of the helix. Concave rods wrapped horizontally produce a 'croquignole' curl pattern that is tightest at the ends and loosest at the scalp, not a spiral. Bender rods produce a soft, irregular bend. There is no acceptable tool-free perm. California licensees perform perms under CCR Title 16 §979.4.
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