Final answer:
End papers are thin, absorbent papers used in perms to control the ends of the hair when wrapping it on perm rods.
Step-by-step explanation:
Perms are hairstyles that can be achieved through thermal or chemical means.
When using the chemical method, a thin, absorbent paper called end papers is used to control the ends of the hair when wrapping and winding it on the perm rods. The end papers help to create a smooth and even curl pattern.