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Another interesting piece of information about perm rods is the importance of the technique that accompanies them. In the 1920s and 1930s, perms were done with impressive machines that heated the rods to very high temperatures.
Known as “hot perm,” this method required large machines equipped with electrical wires and metal clamps that wrapped around the rods and heated the hair to create curls.
These treatments took a long time and were uncomfortable, even painful, for clients. They had to remain still for hours while the intense heat formed the curls, and the process could sometimes even damage the hair. However, this technique was revolutionary for its time and marked the beginning of the popularity of perms in hair salons.
With the advent of “cold perms” in the 1940s, the process became much more accessible and gentler on the hair, making perm rods more practical and curls easier to achieve. Today, although perms are not as common as before, these historical techniques illustrate the evolution of hair care over the decades.
