Styling short hair with perm rods involves carefully rolling sections of your hair around the rods, starting from the ends and working towards the scalp, to create curls or waves.
Here’s a breakdown of how to style short hair using perm rods:
- Preparation: Start with clean, damp hair. You can use a leave-in conditioner or setting lotion for added hold and definition.
- Sectioning: Divide your hair into small, manageable sections. The size of the sections will determine the size of the curls. Smaller sections create tighter curls.
- Rolling:
- Begin at the ends of a section of hair.
- Wrap the ends smoothly and securely around the perm rod.
- Swirl or rotate the rod towards your scalp, keeping the hair taut and evenly distributed around the rod.
- Ensure the rod is snug against your head but not uncomfortably tight.
- Securing: Secure the perm rod in place using the attached elastic band or clip that comes with the rods.
- Repeat: Continue rolling each section of your hair until all sections are wrapped around perm rods.
- Drying: Allow your hair to dry completely. You can air dry or use a hooded dryer for faster results. Ensure hair is 100% dry before removing rods to prevent frizz and ensure the curls set properly.
- Removal: Carefully unroll each perm rod, being gentle to avoid disturbing the curl pattern.
- Styling: Once all the rods are removed, separate and style your curls as desired. You can use a pick to add volume at the roots or gently separate the curls with your fingers for a softer look. A small amount of hair oil can help reduce frizz and add shine.
