Improvements to perm rods were evident in the mid-20th century. In the 1950s and 1960s, the demand for perms increased significantly, which led to new developments in rod design. Manufacturers have produced a wide range of rod sizes and materials, including plastic and rubber, to accommodate a wide variety of hair types and curl patterns. With the advent of flexible plastic-coated rods, perming has become easier and faster.
Influence on culture
The perm was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, when it became a popular hairstyle for most people. Volumizing curls and waves were all the rage at the time, and perms were common in homes and living rooms. One of the reasons perms were culturally important was that they were often associated with a shiny, high-maintenance style.
The perm method with perm rods
Perm bars are an essential part of the perm process. Here is an abridged version:
The first step is to wash the hair and condition it with a perm solution that distorts the natural structure of the hair. Rollers: Strands of hair are wrapped around a perm rod one after the other. The degree of loops or waves of a rod is proportional to its diameter. The hair is twisted to the desired pattern by exposing it to a chemical solution while it is wrapped in perm rods. To restore the original structure of the hair and seal the curls, a neutralizer is used after the treatment. Various perm bar options
Many different curl styles can be made with perm rods of different sizes
