Giving a soft-curl permanent should include

• following manufacturer instructions
• examining the scalp

• 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

• 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?