Oh snap
Curl Reversion happens more frequently in relaxers using what product?
a) ammonium thiglycolate
b) ammonium sulfite
c) sodium hydroxide
d) guanidine hydroxide
b) Ammonium Sulfite
This perm processes without a heat source
a) endothermic wave
b) alkaline wave
c) exothermic wave
d) true acid wave
b) alkaline wave
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called:
a) metal relaxers
b) no-lye relaxers
c) lye relaxers
d) guanidine relaxer
c) lye relaxer
a) glyceryl monothioglycolate
b) hydrogen thioglycolate
c) sodium hydroxide
d) sodium hydrochloride
a) glyceryl monothioglycolate
Reasons to study chemical texture, except:
a) texture services are in high demand allowing clients to follow trends
b) allows stylists to meet client expectations safely
c) stylists who perform color are also required to perform texture services
d) texture services require manintenance, which leads to profitable and recurring appointments
c) stylists who perform color are also required to perform texture services
Hydroxide relaxers straighten hair by removing a sulfur atom. What is the name of this process?
a) keratin smoothing
b) thermal reconditioning
c) lanthionization
d) thio neutralization
c) lanthionization
How is an alkaline wave different from acid wave?
a) alkaline wave has higher pH
b) alkaline wave works best on color treated hair
c) alkaline wave alters hair temporarily
d) alkaline wave uses GMTG as active ingredient
a) alkaline wave has higher pH
Hair relaxed with hydroxide relaxers should not be treated with _.
a) conditioning solutions
b) color shampoos
c) thio relaxers
d) normalizing solutions
c) thio relaxers
The active ingredient (reducing agent) in alkaline perms:
a) ammonium thioglycolate
b) hydrogen thioglycolate
c) sodium hydroxide
d) glyceryl monothioglycolate
a) ammonium thioglycolate
When doing relaxers, why avoid metal clips
a) get hot when using heat to process
b) can cause a chemical reaction when used with relaxers
c) they break easily and tend to rust with repeated washes
d) more difficult to detangle without pulling
b) can cause a chemical reaction when used with relaxers
Under what condition can hair receive a texture service?
a) strand test has low porosity and high elasticity
b) patch test indicates mild redness on scalp and some itch
c) metallic salt test indiates minimal metallic salts on hair
d) scalp analysis shows less than 6 abrasions on scalp
a) strand test shows low porosity and high elasticity
This is the ingredient in acid waves?
a) monoethanolamine (mea)
b) ammonium thioglycolate (atg)
c) glycerol monothioglycolate (gmtg)
d) amminomethylpropanol (amp)
c) glycerol monothioglycolate
What do most neutralizers contain?
a) sodium chloride
b) chlorine
c) hydrogen peroxide
d) sulfur
c) hydrogen peroxide
To prevent moisture loss after a softcurl perm, stylists request:
a) shampooing hair within the first 24 hours
b) applying base cream to scalp before showering
c) wearing a processing cap while sleeping
d) staying indoors during sunniest part of the day
c) wearing a processing cap while sleeping
How does thio neutralization differ from hydroxide neutralization?
a) thio relaxers are more effective at fully relaxing hair
b) thio relaxer neutralization includes oxidation
c) cosmos need additional certification to do thio relaxers
d) thio relaxers have low viscosity and lower pH
b) thio relaxer neutralization includes oxidation
Which practice ensures a safe outcome when doing a relaxer?
a) rinsing relaxer and neutralizer from hair using warm water
b) Using a comb to smooth relaxer through hair and scalp
c) Alternate the use of hydroxide and thio relaxersd
d) Shampoo hair thoroughly just before applying relaxer
a) Rinse relaxer and neutralizer from hair using warm water
When does the majority of the processing for permanent waves occur?
a) within 2 minutes
b) within 5-10 minutes
c) after 15 minutes
d) after 25 minutes
b) within 5-10 minutes
Hair with too many broken disulfide bonds will not hold a curl and is considered _.
a) underprocessed
b) overprocessed
c) underneutralized
d) overtinted
b) overprocessed
This thio based process is recommended for loosening hair texture that is extremely curly, into a larger curl pattern.
a) exothermic perm
b) soft curl perm
c) no-lye relaxer
d) thermal reconditioning
b) soft curl perm
Before consultation for a chemical service, what should the client fill-out so during the consult, important items can be discussed?
a) service release form
b) client service record
c) service intent form
d) client intake form
d) client intake form
Hair analysis indicates client has non-porous hair, what perm type do you recommend?
a) true acid wave
b) thio-free wave
c) alkaline (cold) wave
d) low-pH wave
c) alkaline (cold) wave
To perm coarse hair, the solution must have enough _ ions to break the disulfide bonds
a) potassium
b) hydrogen
c) sodium
d) calcium
b) hydrogen
Waves activated from an outside heatsource such as a hooded dryer, are _ waves
a) stabilized
b) endothermic
c) exothermic
d) acid
b) endothermic
When a perm is correctly processed, what percentage of disulfide bonds are broken
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 100%
b) 50%
Where do you apply protective cream for a perm?
a) around both eyes and both ears
b) below both ears and nape of the neck
c) inside both ears and around both eyes
d) around hairline, nape, and both ears
d) around hairline, nape, and both ears