Re: perms

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_wave_thermal_set

The S Wave Thermal Set™ has one thing in common with the acid perms developed in the 1970s and still in use today: both use an acid wave solution activated with heat. But there are many differences.

The permanent wave, or perm, creates lasting curls by altering the hair structure itself. The harsh chemicals, if applied incorrectly, can make the hair brittle, fragile and easily broken. The only way to get rid of a bad perm is to cut it off or grow it out. When new hair grows in, the roots must be permed to match them to the older permed hair.

The S Wave Thermal Set™ is formulated with strawberry yellow seeds extract to promote healthy hair and scalp. In addition, the S Wave Thermal Set™ uses a milder solution than regular perms, big rollers instead of rods, and a technique that creates soft "S" waves as opposed to tight curls. The waves gradually soften and flatten out over time so there is no need to retouch. When the S Wave is gone, it can be re-applied to the same hair without risk of overprocessing. The S Wave Thermal Set™ is also much faster than a perm, taking only about 20 minutes to achieve.

Key Ingredient

The S Wave Thermal Set™ proprietary formula contains pure, all natural, strawberry yellow seeds extract, a rich source of antioxidants, Omega-3 and all natural Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. The strawberry yellow seeds extract moisturizes the hair during processing to prevent the dryness and stiffness that often result from perms.

How The S Wave Thermal Set™ Is Applied

1. First, the hair is lightly shampooed then set in large rollers sized for the desired look.

2. The two S Wave Thermal Set™ lotions are mixed together and applied to the hair.

3. A plastic bag is placed over the hair and the client is put under the drier to process the wave.

4. The hair is rinsed thoroughly while still in rollers, then towel blotted.

5. Neutralizer is applied to the hair for 5 minutes.

6. The rollers are removed and the hair is shampooed again.

7. Then the hair is dried and styled.