What does a 1 1/2X base produce?

What does a 1 1/2X base produce?

• A. More hair wrapped around the rod, reduces lift, looser curl, measured one full diameter plus one half
• B. Less hair wrapped around the rod, increases lift, tighter curl
• C. No lift, equal curl
• D. Same lift as 1X base, but taller wrap

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how base size affects lift and curl when wrapping hair around the perm rod. A 1 1/2X base means the base is broader than the standard, so more hair is captured and wrapped around the rod. That extra wrap sits the hair more tightly on the rod, which reduces the amount of lift at the base. With more hair encircling the rod, the curl diameter increases, producing a looser curl. The description “measured one full diameter plus one half” reflects wrapping about one rod diameter plus half, which corresponds to this 1 1/2X base. In short, bigger base size → more hair on the rod → less lift at the scalp → looser curl.

The idea being tested is how base size affects lift and curl when wrapping hair around the perm rod. A 1 1/2X base means the base is broader than the standard, so more hair is captured and wrapped around the rod. That extra wrap sits the hair more tightly on the rod, which reduces the amount of lift at the base. With more hair encircling the rod, the curl diameter increases, producing a looser curl. The description “measured one full diameter plus one half” reflects wrapping about one rod diameter plus half, which corresponds to this 1 1/2X base.

In short, bigger base size → more hair on the rod → less lift at the scalp → looser curl.