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5 Best Perm Rod Tutorials to Get Defined Curls

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5 Best Perm Rod Tutorials to Get  Defined Curls
By Lauren Murray · Updated April 6, 2018
The perm rod set is a simple yet incredibly versatile protective style for all hair types–including transitioning–and this year, it’s making a resurgence in the natural hair community.

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The perm rod set is a simple yet incredibly versatile protective style for all hair types–including transitioning–and this year, it’s making a resurgence in the natural hair community. With the ability to be worn on any length, from tapered TWAs to bra strap, the naturally curly world just can’t get enough of perm rod sets. Watch how these 5 YouTube vloggers show you how to slay on a variety of different perm rods and hair types.

iMadameJay

Jay shows how she achieves her shiny ringlets with a whole lot of bounce.

What she uses

  • Creme of Nature Argan Oil Style & Shine Foaming Mousse

  • Orange Rods, Peach & Purple Rods

Actually Ashly

Soft, yet defined, Ashly shows us to how to achieve the perfect carefree volume on her Type 3c curls.

What she uses

  • Curlditional Love Co-Wash Poo Bar

  • Moon Moisture Slip Deep Conditioning Fertilizing Dip

  • Soultanicals Knot Sauce Coil Detangler

  • Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze

  • 30 Orange Perm Rods

  • Denman Brush

WestAfricanBaby

West African Baby shows us to how she creates her beautifully defined perm-rod set on Type 4c hair.

What she uses

  • Creme of Nature Style & Shine Mousse

  • Taliah Waajid Shea Coco Curly Hair Curl Souffle

  • Sweet Essentials Cold-Pressed Argan Oil

  • 60 Peach Rods

MsKenK

Ken K is killing the game with this gorgeous and funky perm rod set on her tapered cut–perfect for a girl’s night out.

What she uses

  • Creme of Nature Argan Oil

  • SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Frizz-Free Curl Mousse

  • Gorilla Snot Gel

  • White & Pink Rods

JeanetteJBeauty

Jeanette highlights her blonde coils to perfection with a super-defined perm rod set.

What she uses

  • Camille Rose Naturals Algae Deep Conditioner

  • Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Moisture Milk

  • Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel

  • Camille Rose Naturals Coconut Water Leave-In Treatment

  • Grey, White, & Purple Perm Rods

Make sure your perm rod set lasts all week. Follow CurlyNikki’s steps to the perfect perm rod set.

The NaturallyCurly Editors tried 4 different types of roller sets on 4 different curl patterns, click here for their results.

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