Q&A for How to Do a Spiral Perm

Every rod you do should be going in a different direction. For example, the first parting you take from your section will be rolled towards the left, the second one will go towards the right, and so on.

Yes, you should to make it look more natural. If you were to do them all the same, they would look out of order and they'd be harder to handle.

If you have long hair, then use the long 11/16”inches. If you have short hair, try short ones at 9/16”inches.

The rod size determines the curl size. So, you need whatever size rod you want the curl to be.

Yes, a young girl can get a spiral perm. However, perming your hair can be damaging, especially if it’s done too frequently. If you’re considering getting a spiral perm for a young girl, talk to a stylist to determine if it’s the right choice for her hair type and condition.

For a tight spiral perm, your hair should be at least 8 inches long from root to tip. It is possible to do amazing spiral perms with hair that is much shorter, but the results are mixed. Spiral perms work with any hair length, as long as you have enough hair to work with. Wrap them onto perm rods.