All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into _____.

• A. Strands
• B. Layers
• C. Zones
• D. Panels

Answer: (D)

Beginning a perm wrap by sectioning the hair into panels sets up the framework for the entire technique. Panels are larger working sections that guide how many rods you’ll use, how the hair within each area should be wrapped, and how the chemical solution will move through the hair. This organization helps achieve even curl pattern, uniform processing time, and predictable results across the head. Once the head is divided into panels, you can further subdivide each panel into smaller subsections as needed to wrap around rods accurately.

Strands would imply handling individual strands one by one, which isn’t how perm wraps are planned. Layers refer to haircutting, not sectioning for wrapping. Zones is a broader term not typically used to describe the starting division for a wrap. Panels specifically describe the initial, large-scale division used in perm wrapping.