Which wrap patterns are commonly used in permanent waving?

• A. Flat wrap and cross-wiber wrap.
• B. Braiding wrap and twist wrap.
• C. Croquignole and Spiral wraps (with variations like bricklay).
• D. Spiral wrap only.

Answer: (C)

Wrap patterns in permanent waving determine how the hair is positioned around the rod and how the curl develops. The two patterns most commonly used are croquignole and spiral wraps. In croquignole, the hair is wrapped from the ends toward the scalp in overlapping layers. This tends to produce a curl that is tighter at the scalp and looser toward the ends, giving a classic, defined curl pattern. In spiral wraps, the hair is wound in a spiral along the length of the rod, which typically creates a longer-lasting wave with more uniform curl along the hair’s length. A bricklay variation is a way to offset the wraps within the spiral method to reduce gaps and create a more natural look. These two patterns cover the standard approaches used in most permanent-waving services. Patterns described as braiding or twisting, or other non-rod wrap methods, aren’t the typical perm wrap techniques, and a single spiral wrap doesn’t encompass the broader range of outcomes seen with croquignole and spiral methods.