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Perm Problems
100

In 1926, the croquignole method of wrapping hair from the ends to the scalp was created. What is another name for this wrapping method?

 What is Overlap Method

100

Hair density does not always correspond to which of the following?

 texture

100

What is applied to a client's hairline prior to the chemical phase of the perm service?

Protective cream

100

What reduces the swelling of the hair and re-hardens the bonds in the new shape during a perm process?

applying a neutralizer

100

Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that may look

 curly when wet but frizzy when dry

200

In what year was the first cold wave created

1970

200

On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since expansion is limited at the base and

 tension may cause breakage

200

What are the two general perm solutions used in the salon

Alkaline and acid

200

Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called

 exothermic

200

What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected

incomplete neutralization

300

What length of hair was Charles Nessler's heat permanent waving machine suitable for?

Long

300

During a perm service, when is it important to replace cotton around the hairline

When it becomes saturated

300

Never perm hair that has been treated with metallic salts or a

sodium hydroxide relaxer

300

In alkaline perms, the perm solution chemically breaks or reduces the

Strong disulfide bonds

300

What could be the cause of weak or limp curls following a perm service?

 underprocessing

400

What was the active ingredient used in the first cold wave?

thioglycolate acid

400

What are the two basic techniques for wrapping hair around a rod 

Overlap and Spiral

400

The following illustration indicates which tool position?

Half off base

400

Proper draping procedures for chemical services accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

protecting the client's hair

400

What is the most likely cause of underprocessed hair?

perm solution not left on the hair long enough

500

Acid perms are in the pH range of

 6.9-7.2

500

What do low- or no-thio perms use as a reducing agent

cystemine hydrochloride

500

If perm solution comes in contact with the client’s eyes or skin, which of the following actions should be taken?

rinse thoroughly with tepid water

500

What are the 5 perm procedures?

Distribute 

Section

Wrap

Apply

Neutralize 

500

Too much hair wrapped on the perm rods can cause

an uneven curl pattern

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