In base perm wraps, what base position describes the rod sitting halfway on its base?

• A. On-base
• B. Base-off base
• C. Half-off base
• D. Off-base

Answer: (C)

Base position in perm wraps controls how much curl and lift you get by where the rod sits relative to its base. When the rod is positioned halfway on its base, half of it rests on the base and half off, which is called half-off base. This setup delivers a moderate amount of base direction and curl—between on-base (more lift and tighter curl) and off-base (less lift and looser curl). So half-off base gives a balanced outcome, especially when you want softer roots without too much volume.