If testing to see if the synthetic hair will melt, ensure that you choose a hair that is slightly hidden so that if it does melt, it won’t be noticeable.
If you’ll be curling extensions or a wig, place or secure the hair to a mannequin head.
Wetting your synthetic hair can prevent it from melting and can help it hold the curl.
If you want to get a tighter curl, pin the curl in place against your head until it cools completely. This will also help the curl hold its shape longer.
You can also use an olive oil in place of the cream moisturizer.
Try to vary the sizes of the perm rods to get different sizes of curls. For a more natural look, keep the curls near your neck and the back of your head larger and looser. Use smaller perm rods for the curls near your face so they’re smaller and tighter.
If your water cools, rewarm it and continue dipping the perm rods. Always use caution when handling hot water. If the mug is too hot to handle, wait till it’s comfortable to pick up with your bare hands.
If you’re short on time, you could blow dry the hair. Just ensure that the blow dryer is on the lowest setting.
You can also separate curls into smaller ones. This can make them look softer and add volume to your hair.
Each section will end up being a curl. For many small curls, keep the sections small. You should also make sure the sections aren’t too large or the pin clips won’t be able to hold the hair.
The curl doesn’t have to be perfect. You’re just getting a basic curl shape that you’ll wind and pin to your head.
If you want the curls to hold longer, you can spray the curl with hair spray before you wrap and pin them.
To get a more natural look, you can run your fingers in between curls to divide them and give your hair more body.
