Use these rods to create curls of varying tightness. Concave perm rods: The most commonly used perm rods, concave perm rods measure thinner in the middle and thicker at the ends.Straight perm rods: Straight rods have the same diameter for the entire length of the rod.In addition to different sizes, perm rods come in the following different types: 1 1/ 2-inch perm rods: The largest curl rod, use these only to add body.1 3/ 8 -inch perm rods: Too large for short hair, these rods add body to medium to long hair.Otherwise, use it to add body to medium hair. 1 1/ 4-inch perm rods: Rods of this size can create true curls only in long hair.1 1/ 16-inch perm rods: This jumbo rod works great for creating bouncy, beachy curls in medium to long hair.These jumbo perm rods measure over 1 inch in diameter: People with short hair can achieve an excellent body wave from these rods. 12/ 16-inch perm rods: Great for medium-tight curls on long and medium-length hair.11/ 16-inch perm rods: Ideal for medium-sized curls, this size rod produces voluminous curls for any hair length.The following large perm rods create medium-sized curls and luscious waves. Expect tighter curls than available from large rods. 5/ 8-inch perm rods: These rods create firm, springy curls for any hair length.They create spiral perms for those with long hair. 9/ 16-inch perm rods: These rods deliver tight, bouncy curls.Larger than small rods, these medium rods can still deliver tight curls: 1/ 2-inch perm rods: These rods are great for small, tight curls and can be used on hair of any length, depending on the desired curl.7/ 16-inch perm rods: Great for very tight curl results, these rods can also create spiral curls on medium to long hair lengths.3/ 8-inch perm rods: Use this size for the tightest corkscrew curls available.The following rods produce tight curls and flowing ringlets: Small perm rods have a diameter of a half-inch or less. For example, a ⅜ inch perm rod might be yellow and a 1¼ inch perm rod could be black. Since it can be difficult to identify the different perm rod sizes at a glance, they’re color-coded. They can also be employed to adjust or normalize the natural wave pattern of hair that is too curly according to the client's preferences.Choosing the right perm rod size depends on how you want your curls to turn out. On standard perm rods, blown out with a hairdryer and a round brush for soft waves, or may be set in any other of a myriad of ways.īody waves are primarily used for hair that is limp or lacks volume to enhance texture and body (as the name implies).
Instead, the purpose may be to create added texture in the hair to allow the hair to be more easily curled. The hair, or it could entail cutting the hair to optimize the curl by evenly distributing its weight.įor body waves, the hair may not be styled to utilize the curl created by the perm. This may involve blow-drying using a diffuser and scrunching In perms designed to create curls, the hair is typically styled after the perm to enhance volume and emphasize the curls. Photo: Stanislav Sablin/Getty Images via Canva Occasionally, you might come across slightly larger body wave rods that are orange in color, although they may not be commonly available. Most salons use them exclusively for body waves unless the client has really long hair and wants lots of curl. Purple: Purple perm rods are often referred to as "body wave rods" because they create large curls. Shorter hair lengths, the curls will appear looser and can even provide some body. They are ideal for hair lengths ranging from 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 inches and produce tight curls in this range.
White: White rods are generally the largest rods used for a "curly perm" style. They can also be used on shorter hair lengths to achieve looser curls or waves. They work well for creating tight curls in hair that is 3 to 5 inches long. Gray: Gray perm rods are considered the standard thickness and are versatile. They can be used on shorter lengths for looser curlsĪnd waves, or on the 2 to 3-1/2 inch range for a loose curl. Pink: Pink perm rods are the next size up and are suitable for creating tight curls in hair that measures approximately 3 to 4 inches in length. They can also be used on hair lengths ranging from 2 to 3-1/2 inches to achieve a tight, curly style. Blue: Blue rods are larger than red rods and can be used on very short hair lengths to create larger curls.
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