How to Do a Straight Perm at Home
- 1). Separate your hair into four equal sections. Leave down one section, and clip up the rest with butterfly or claw clips. You will want to work with one section at a time, which makes for easier application as well as thorough coverage. Wrap an old towel around your shoulders to prevent staining or dripping on your clothes.
- 2). Apply the straightening cream or lotion to the first section of completely dry hair with gloved hands or a kit brush. Begin at the roots, and work your way down, covering each strand completely. Comb the cream through the hair. Release your hair one section at a time, and repeat this process.
- 3). Leave the solution on for up to 10 minutes, depending on the hair type. Rinse the solution out completely, then wash your hair with the included neutralizing shampoo. Its special ingredients will keep the chemicals working properly, but regular shampoo may harm your hair.
- 4). Air-dry your hair completely, and separate it into four sections once again. Apply the neutralizing cream all over the section quickly, working from the roots to the ends. Repeat on each section until you cover the entire head.
- 5). Leave it on for 20 minutes or the time according to the box directions. Then, rinse out thoroughly with warm water.
- 6). Apply a deep conditioner. Leave the conditioner on for five minutes, and then rinse out. Towel-dry your hair since using heat at this time will leave hair frizzy and course.
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