What are the two basic wrapping techniques?

• A. Spiral and overlap
• B. Spiral and zigzag
• C. Overlap and brick
• D. Weave and spiral

Answer: (A)

Wrapping patterns determine how a curl forms when a perm is processed. The two basic wrapping techniques are spiral and overlap.

Spiral wrap winds hair diagonally around the rod, so the hair follows a helical path. This creates longer, looser waves with natural movement and less uniform density from root to end. It’s great for adding texture and a more relaxed curl pattern.

Overlap wrap stacks strands as you wrap, so each pass overlaps the previous on the rod. This produces a tighter, more uniform curl with greater curl density along the strand, giving a more defined result.

These two approaches cover the main ways hair can be directed around the rod to influence curl shape, while other patterns are used for specialized effects or different techniques.