I've tried other brands that are sold at Walmart and Meijer. This one far exceeds the lasting curl you get with the others!

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UPDATE 4/10/2022:
After living with the initial perm 7 months, I discovered that on the really thin/finest areas on my scalp, namely the crown, the ends got just a bit "crispy." Nothing an iron wouldn't smooth out and not brittle enough to break, but even so"¦

When I gave myself another perm a few weeks ago, I reduced the processing time from 20 down to 15 minutes, and the difference is noticeable. Much better result on the really thin/fine areas, and the overall curl is just as good. For those of you with normal to thick hair, full 20 minute processing time is probably just fine. For those of us with finer & thinner hair, 15 minutes is gold.

ORIGINAL REVIEW 8/1/2021:
I have very fine hair, so I have to be careful with my product choices. I gave myself a perm today using the Zotos Quantum Extra Body Acid Perm. So far, so good"¦ I will come back and update again after a few weeks of washing & styling.

I didn't want tight curls"”just loose natural curls, so I chose all purple rods. I also purchased end papers, cotton roll, and some long plastic rolling picks to feed through the roller bands. (Roller picks are a must for me to prevent sagging and weird roller marks on my thinning crown. If you have normal or thick hair, this may not be a problem for you.)

The instructions on the inside of the box were basic, but easy to follow. (Even though I've watched stylists perm my hair dozens of times over the years, I also watched a couple of videos on YouTube to get tips from people who have already done this.)

First big key to a good perm is getting your hair super clean. I used a clarifying shampoo, and did not use any conditioner or other products at all in my hair after shampooing, then I combed it out with a nice wide-tooth comb to avoid breakage.
NOTE: I suspect some people who didn't get a good result may have accidentally used conditioner or something after shampooing? Hard to say without asking, but it's something I have seen happen with other people before.

Next big key to a good perm is definitely how you roll the hair, so I put on my "patience hat" and really took my time. Also, I kept a little spray bottle of water handy so I could re-dampen each section as needed. (Hair is easier to roll and absorbs the solution better when it's damp.)

I left the waving solution + activator on for the full 20 minutes before rinsing (rollers still in) and gently patting dry. Then I applied the neutralizer and let that sit for about 10 minutes before carefully removing the rollers and rinsing my hair one final time. I'll wait at least 48 hours before washing, per the instructions (and past experience with salon perms).

My initial impression? It actually came out a little better than the perms my ex-stylist used to give me. (See photos) The curls feels softer, and my hair isn't borderline fried. I now suspect she was using something too harsh for my hair.

I'm so happy that I finally worked up the courage to give myself a perm at home. Getting a better result than she did has given me a lot of confidence AND it will save me a ton of money in years to come.

Perm solution and instructions were easy to use and follow. The solution does stink which is normal with any perm solution but to help with it just open a window or use in a well ventilated area.
Perm came out well but be advised that you can easily get a rash or chemical burn if not kept of the sensitive skin areas. Was throughly with water only once finished and do not wash with shampoo for 3 full days or it could cause your perm to fail.
Price was decent and Fast. Would be nice if the box came with the cotton to place around your head to keep chemicals of the delicate skin. Everything else was included , minus the rollers.

UPDATED = 1st review 5 stars = 2nd review 3 stars = New review rating 4 Stars
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1st PURCHASE Review: I bought to give my daughter a home perm on her medium short hair which is not dyed but has a washout 30 day color rinse. Used grey rods, which are larger and designed for more of a body wave, and following directions it came out very nice. I purchased a 2nd one for myself and just received a couple days ago, which I will be using over the weekend when I have time. Although we each have 2 different textures of hair, the product states 20mins for all. Therefore, I'm looking forward to the same outcome.
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2nd PURCHASE Review: After great results for my daughter, I ordered 2nd perm days later. Gave perm on my non-dyed and non-bleached hair which had a chemical reaction. During processing, product began to heat up on my scalp before plastic cap added on hair. Perm gradually became less hot, after saturating hair, so able to give it the recommended 20 mins with cap. Rinsed & neutralized per instructions but upon removing rods the hair barely held the curl. My short hair is neck length so there's not sufficient hair weight to pull curl flat. After air dry, it was straw like and difficult to run large tooth comb thru so I didn't. Rewet to comb smooth but still dried the same.
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RECOMMENDATION after 2 purchases: For me, it was a 50/50 good AND bad experience. One perm worked, one didn't. Based on feedback, the odds are you'll receive a good product. I've had perms in past so unknown why this time was different. I don't have colored or bleached hair and I don't take any medication. In my case it could have been a bad batch or older product, it's really unknown. I wouldn't let my experience sway to not purchase as it's personal for each person. Good Luck and hope this review helped.