Which base position yields texture only where desired?

• A. Off base tool position
• B. On base
• C. On base with alkaline perm
• D. Skipping rods with solution

Answer: (A)

Base placement determines where the curl forms along the strand. Placing the tool off-base means the rod sits completely below the base line, which minimizes or eliminates curl at the root. Because the curl develops away from the scalp, texture appears mainly in the mid-lengths to ends, giving you texture only where you want it. In contrast, working on-base creates stronger root curl and more volume at the scalp, so texture would show up at the base as well rather than being limited to targeted areas.