In permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller subsections called what?

• A. Base sections
• B. Subpanels
• C. Quarter sections
• D. Mini panels

Answer: (A)

In permanent waving, the main idea is that hair is organized into the basic building blocks used for wrapping and curling. These building blocks are base sections—the primary divisions formed by the partings when you prepare the hair for wrapping. Each base section is the area that will be wrapped around a perm rod, and its size and shape help determine how the curl forms at the scalp and along the strand, giving an even, predictable result across the head. Subdividing panels into base sections ensures consistent processing and curl direction. The term subpanels isn’t the standard for this purpose, and quarter sections or mini panels refer to different ways of dividing hair that aren’t used to describe the standard base sections in permanent waving.