the hair is wrapped around a hard rod with additional product to enforce the hair's new ultra-coiled shape. So what sets the beach-wave perm apart? According to Dueñas, harsh chemicals are still ...

Vercher recommends using a texturizer (a milder form of a relaxer), applying a setting solution, and flat twisting your hair around perm rods, then letting it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing.