Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo
Towel-dry your hair until damp
Put on gloves and protect your skin with a barrier cream
Section your hair into small, even parts
Wrap each section around the perm rods
Secure the rods firmly
Apply the perm solution evenly to each rod
Let the solution process for the recommended time
Rinse thoroughly with the rods still in place
Blot excess water from the rods
Apply the neutralizer evenly
Let the neutralizer process for the recommended time
Remove the rods carefully
Rinse your hair again if directed by the product instructions
Avoid washing or styling your hair for the recommended waiting period
Follow all product instructions and perform a strand test first