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Explore your benefits at ahphair.com 31 GET THE LOOK e deciding factor to achieving the perm your client wants relies on hair length, rod size, and hair texture. 1. Locate the area that will be permed and decide curl intensity by the desired hairstyle. e trending hairstyles for the modern perm require wavy to loose curls. For rod size, it's common to use 15–17 mm for a loose perm, 13–15 mm for waves, and anything below 11 mm for tighter curls. Adjust the rod sizes according to your client's hair length for specific results. is is where experience and creativity shine! 2. Create clean, balanced sections that follow the head shape and finished style. You may use 3–5 panels for the top and 3–4 panels for the back. Keep base widths no wider than the rod; depth should match rod diameter to avoid buckling. Saturate the panel that's being worked on evenly with perm lotion. Use end papers to prevent fishhooks and keep tension from ends to base. en, decide wrap direction: forward for curtains, back for swept looks, or alternate for diffused/natural texture. Maintain consistent elevation and keep rod alignment neat— what you do on the rod shows up on the curl. e modern perm is a power move, a trend with staying power. Tools and Products: • Neo Anion Perm Rod Set • ATS Real Free Perm • Foaming applicator • Y.S. Park 122 Tail Comb • Fuji Paper Perfect Paper • STMNT Grooming Spray • STMNT Curl Cream • STMNT Shine Paste 3. Once the hair is wrapped for 15–20 minutes, process under heat and follow manufacturer timing. Rinse while rods are still in for 5–10 minutes, then blot dry. Lock in curls by applying neutralizer evenly to every rod and wait 5–10 minutes. Gently rinse out the neutralizer, blot dry, and remove rods. 4. Apply a light leave-in conditioner, curl cream, or sea salt spray, depending on the desired finish, and diffuse on low or air dry. Do not brush; use a wide- tooth comb or fingers to set the curl pattern. 5. For aercare, advise no shampooing or washing hair for 48 hours, no tight hats or crushing the curl while it sets, and minimal touching. Recommend sulfate-free cleansers and a curl-friendly routine (i.e., scrunch clean and dry, cool-temp washes, silk bonnet, style products that lock in moisture). NATHANIEL GALICIA