CanCan Cat gets a Perm

After segmenting CCC’s hair (top and two sides) I then carefully segmented into roller sized strips.

Using the end of a paint brush to secure the ends while rolling, I rolled the hair under while also gently twisting. This should result in soft ringlets, or softer waves if I tease them out a little once dry.

You need to use the same method you’ve seen at the hairdresser – a rat tail comb or thin paint brush is perfect for securing the ends safely underneath.

Once all the segments were complete, I used a hairband to secure her fringe in place, so that it wouldn’t dip into the water and be ruined.

Then I boiled the kettle and poured the water into a glass bowl.

Counting to 100 to let the water cool just a little, then after wrapping her pull string around her neck and securing it on her arm, I carefully dipped her rollers into the steaming water.

To make sure all the rollers were thoroughly wet I turned her head about in the water, dipping and moving as needed. It’s very important not to get any water in the hole at the back of her head, and in this particular case, to try not to get her fringe wet.

Once all the rollers had been dunked for a good 15 seconds, I lay her carefully on a very thick towel, that had been folded into 6 layers.

I went away for 20 minutes to let her hair cool, and once could to the touch carefully took out the rollers. Being careful to finger-curl each into place to dry.

Waiting to Dry

Drying might take up to a week, depending on the weather. It’s 27°c here right now, and very humid.

I’ll update with more photos once her hair is dry.

Damp Hair Photos

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