Title: Give a soft-curl permanent.
Course: Cosmetology I (19101-I) > Section: Performing Soft-Curl Permanent

Giving a soft-curl permanent should include

pre-service
- following manufacturer instructions
- examining the scalp

in-service
- shampooing and rinsing thoroughly
- removing tangles
- parting hair into sections of four or five
- wearing gloves
- applying ammonium thioglycolate relaxer (i.e., thio) gel or cream
- combing thio gel or cream through the entire head, first with a wide-tooth comb, then a small-tooth comb
- rinsing with the appropriate water temperature
- sectioning hair into eight or nine sections, sub-sectioning as you wrap
- wrapping on the desired rods
- placing cotton around the hairline
- applying thio gel or cream
- covering with a plastic cap
- putting the client under the dryer or as directed by manufacturer
- taking a test curl

post-service
- rinsing the hair again
- using the prepared neutralizer as directed by the manufacturer
- removing the rods
- rinsing hair with the appropriate water temperature.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is each step of the soft-curl perm process necessary?
- What are the different types of chemical reactions in a salon?
- How does the pH of a chemical affect the hair, skin, and nails?
- How does the pH of water affect the hair, skin, and nails?