Scruples - Effects Perm Normal

EFFECTS - Buffered Alkaline System

What it is:

Produces strong, bouncy curls

Key Benefits:

• Sunflower extract in the neutralizer helps create silky, manageable and
• Long-lasting curls
• True to rod size
• Self-timing
• No dryer required
• No strong odors

Hair Type & Texture:

• Normal:  Normal, resistant, fine, limp hair
• Tinted: Colour treated (20 volume or less) and highlighted (50% or less)

Wrapping Technique:

• Water on normal hair
• Scruples pre-wrap on tinted hair
• Light to moderate tension

Test Curl or Self-Timing:

• No text curl is required
• Test curl is recommended on normal and tinted hair

Approximate Processing Time:

• Place plastic cap over rods
• Process at room temperature
• Normal Hair: 20 minutes
• Tinted Hair: 15 minutes

Neutralizing Method:

• Neutralize hair for 5 minutes
• Remove rods and work neutralizer through ends of hair for 1 minute
• Rinse thoroughly

FAQ - Scruples Effects Buffered Perm Normal Formula

Q: What is Scruples Effects Buffered Perm used for?
A: Scruples Effects Buffered Perm is a professional acid-balanced waving system designed to create silky, bouncy, manageable, long-lasting curls. It is excellent for special effects wrapping techniques and is formulated to deliver consistent, conditioned results .

Q: What hair types is the Normal formula best for?
A: The Normal formula is specifically designed for normal, resistant, fine, or limp hair . The Effects line also offers a Tinted formula for color-treated hair (20 volume or less peroxide) and highlighted hair (50% or less) .

Q: Does the Effects Perm require heat to process?
A: No. Scruples Effects Perm processes at room temperature . After applying the waving solution and placing a plastic cap over the rods, the perm processes naturally without the need for a dryer.

Q: How long does the Normal formula take to process?
A: For normal hair, the approximate processing time at room temperature is 20 minutes .

Q: What wrapping technique should be used with Effects Perm?
A: For normal hair, wrap with water only . Use light to moderate tension when wrapping the rods to avoid scalp discomfort and ensure even curl formation. For tinted hair, Scruples pre-wrap is recommended instead of water .

Q: Is this perm safe for previously permed hair?
A: The Effects Normal formula is designed for normal, resistant, fine, and limp hair. For previously permed or multiple porosity hair, Scruples recommends a different formulation such as Centura 1 or the Tinted formula .

Q: What are the key benefits of the Effects Perm system?
A: Key benefits include:

• Silky, bouncy, long-lasting curls – Delivers consistent, conditioned results

• Excellent for special effects wrapping – Ideal for creative wrapping techniques

• Room temperature processing – No dryer heat required

• Acid-balanced formula – Gentler on hair compared to alkaline perms

• Two formulas available – Normal for untreated hair, Tinted for color-treated hair 

Q: What results can clients expect from Effects Perm?
A: Clients can expect silky, bouncy, manageable, long-lasting curls with a natural, conditioned feel. The acid-balanced formula helps maintain hair integrity while delivering consistent curl formation .

Q: Does Scruples offer a product to remove peroxide residue after perming?
A: Yes. Scruples No H2O2 is a post-service treatment designed to remove peroxide residue after salon chemical services, neutralize remaining peroxide, condition hair, eliminate post-chemical odors, and improve perm performance while increasing color retention