What is a Stack Perm?
A stack perm is a type of permanent wave which is designed for women with hair which has been cut to a single length. With the use of rollers of varying sizes, curls are added to the middle and bottom sections of the hair to create a textured, curly look which is softened by leaving the hair on top flat. When done well, a stack perm can look very natural, with soft curls forming at the ends of the client’s hair exactly as they would on someone with a natural soft curl. To perform a stack perm, a hairstylist applies perm lotion to the hair to relax it and then winds locks of hair around specialized rollers. It can take some finessing to determine the best roller size, as most stylists want to create a soft, natural look which is suited to the client’s hair length. When the rollers are well chosen, a layered look with lots of texture and volume is created. After a set amount of time, a neutralizer is applied and the hair is removed from the rollers. Perms are very hard on hair, because t
