How to Give a Home Perm

Giving someone a perm in their own home is more convenient and less expensive than going to a salon to get a perm. Home perms can be a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends. Read on for tips on how to give a perm at home.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Home perm kit
• Comb
• Old towel
• Plastic perm rods
• Latex gloves

1. Go to your local mega mart and purchase a home perm kit. These kits come with all the chemicals you will need to perm hair.

2. Set up a spot in your home to do the perm. It is best for this to be in an area that is free of carpet and has a table nearby to set your supplies on.

3. Have the person you will be giving the perm to sit in a chair that is low enough for you to comfortably have access to their head.

4. Secure an old towel around their neck so that it drapes over their shoulders and covers their clothing. It is advisable for the person to also wear clothing that it won't matter if it gets bleach-like spots on it.

5. Part the person's hair into 3 sections. Section 1 is down the middle of the head, from crown to nape of the neck. Sections 2 and 3 are on the sides of the head.

6. Wrap the hair in section 1 in the perm rods. After that has been wrapped, do the second and third sections.

7. Put latex gloves on your hands and follow the directions that accompanied the perm kit you purchased after all the hair is wrapped on the rods.

Tips & Warnings

• Spread petroleum jelly along the hair line of the person you are giving the perm to. This will stop any perm agent from getting in the person's eyes.
• Do not skip any of the steps that are indicated in the instructions that came with the kit. They are all vital for the perm to come out right.