Which tool is essential to separate sections and protect ends during a perm service?

• A. Comb
• B. End papers
• C. Rods
• D. Timer

Answer: (B)

End papers protect the hair ends and keep sections neat during a perm. They wrap around the ends before they’re placed on the rod, sealing the ends to prevent fraying, unraveling, or overprocessing and helping the ends stay smooth and uniform as the waving lotion processes. This keeps each section separate and tidy, which is essential for even curl and consistent results. While a comb helps with sectioning, a rod creates the curl, and a timer controls processing time, none of these provide the end protection and section separation that end papers offer.