Zotos Design Freedom Regular Perm — Professional alkaline perm system for lasting curls, lotion or water wrap options

Zotos Design Freedom Regular Perm is an alkaline perm system designed to create lasting curls and waves for normal, resistant, or gray hair while leaving hair glossy and manageable.

This professional perm formulation gives stylists control over curl type and finish. It includes options for water or lotion wraps so you can tailor the processing to hair density and resilience, and the neutralizer contains grapefruit-enriched AHA components (GFE) to help set the shape while supporting surface shine and combability.

How does Zotos Design Freedom Regular Perm let me customize curl size and texture?

The system supports both water-wrap and lotion-wrap techniques so you can choose softer, more open curls or firmer, defined spirals. Rod size, wrapping tension, and which wrap method you choose determine the final pattern, giving flexibility for a wide range of looks from beachy waves to tight curls.

• Water wrap: recommended for delicate, fine, or porous hair to produce loose, soft curls.
• Lotion wrap: suited for thick, resistant, or coarse hair to create strong, long-lasting curls.
• Rod selection and tension: vary curl diameter and uniformity for customized texture.

What makes the neutralizer different and how does it affect the finished style?

The neutralizer contains AHA-enriched grapefruit extract (GFE) components designed to help re-set the hair’s new structure while promoting surface sheen and easier styling. It is formulated to lock the formed pattern in place and support manageability after the service, reducing stiffness and improving comb-through after rinsing.

• GFE: grapefruit-derived acids incorporated to enhance shine and manageability.
• Neutralizing action: stabilizes the new curl formation to maintain shape.
• Finish: smoother surface feel and improved ease of styling post-service.

Which hair types and conditions are best suited for this perm?

Zotos Design Freedom Regular is built for normal, resistant, and gray hair textures. It offers options to adapt processing based on porosity and thickness, making it a versatile choice for clients who need stronger alkaline action to reform resilient fibers.

• Normal hair: predictable processing and versatile results.
• Resistant or coarse hair: lotion wrap plus appropriate timing yields firmer curls.
• Gray hair: alkaline formulation addresses the structural differences often present in gray strands.

How should a stylist choose between water-wrap and lotion-wrap during a consultation?

Assess hair density, elasticity, prior chemical services, and desired curl outcome. Use water-wraps for fragile or over-processed hair to temper strength, and choose lotion-wraps when the hair is robust and needs stronger restructuring for long-lasting shape.

• Examine elasticity with a strand test before processing.
• Consider previous color or chemical history to avoid overprocessing.
• Match wrap method to client expectation: softness versus firmness.

Who is this for: Zotos Design Freedom Regular Perm is intended for professional stylists and their clients looking for a reliable alkaline perm option for normal, resistant, or gray hair. It is best used in a salon setting where a trained professional can select rod size, wrap technique, and timing. If hair is fragile or extensively chemically treated, perform strand tests and consider gentler alternatives to determine suitability.

Ingredients

WAVING LOTION: AQUA (WATER, EAU), AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, DIAMMONIUM DITHIODIGLYCOLATE, LAURETH-23, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL.