Relaxer products
What is the PH of sodium hydroxide relaxers
11.5-14
What are two phases involved in a chemical relaxer service
Chemical and physical phase
What are the four basic relaxer services
Curl diffusion, virgin relaxer, retouch relaxer, zonal relaxer
Name the 4 c’s
Connect, consult, create, complPete
Does ammonium thioglycolate have more or less relaxing power than stronger chemical relaxers
Less relaxing power
Which relaxer has a faster processing time
Sodium hydroxide
What steps are included in the chemical phase
Section the hair
apply the relaxer product
What type of hair is a virgin relaxer performed on
Natural, untreated hair
True or false. Client release statement is a legal document
True
What type of hair are best suited for ammonium thioglycolate relaxers
Wavy,curly and non-resistant
What is the PH of ammonium thioglycolate relaxer
8.5-9.5
What type of neutralizer is used on a sodium hydroxide relaxer
Neutralizing shampoo
a virgin relaxer can straighten the hair up to what percentage
85%
When do we reinforce home-care instructions, recommend product, discuss future appointments
Create
What is the purpose of oils or surfactants in a relaxer product
They help protect the hair and scalp while the relaxer is processing
Name 4 chemicals that are found in no-lye relaxers
Calcium, potassium,guanidine and lithium hydroxide
Why is smoothing and combing important during the physical phase
Helps physically straighten and reshape the hair while the chemical is processing
Which relaxer service would be appropriate for a client who only wants the frizzy perimeter hairline relaxed
Zonal relaxer
What is a preliminary strand test
A test that tells you whether the clients hair is strong enough to tolerate the relaxer
What are four alkaline agents commonly used in relaxers
Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide
What is the difference between lye and no-lye relaxer
Lye relaxer contain sodium hydroxide
no-lye use other hydroxide chemicals
What is the purpose of neutralizing the hair after a chemical relaxer
Neutralizing helps stop the chemical action and return the hair to its normal PH
Neutralizer reduces swelling caused by
Alkaline formulas
why is knowing a clients complete chemical history important before performing a relaxer
Because previous chemical services can weaken or alter the hair and may affect whether a relaxer can be preformed safely
Relaxer strengths are categorized as
Mild (delicate)
regular (normal)
super (resistant)