Give soft-curl permanent according to manufacturer specifications.

Student should follow these steps:

• Read manufacturer specifications.
• Examine scalp.
• Shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
• Remove tangles.
• Part hair into sections (four or five).
• Wear gloves.
• Apply thio gel or cream.
• Smooth thio gel or cream through the entire head.
• Rinse with tepid water.
• Section hair into eight or nine sections, subsectioning as you wrap.
• Wrap on desired rods.
• Place cotton around hairline.
• Apply thio gel or cream.
• Cover with plastic cap.
• Process according to manufacturer specifications.
• Take test curl.
• Rinse hair again.
• Use prepared neutralizer as directed by the manufacturer.
• Remove rods.
• Rinse hair with warm water.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is each step of the soft-curl perm process necessary?