Relaxers
What bonds do relaxers break?
Disulfide bonds
What wrapping technique is used most commonly with long hair lengths?
Spiral Wrap
What type of material should you avoid using tools made out of during chemical services?
Metal
When must a patch test be done?
At least 2 days prior to service
Can you perm and or relax bleached or lightened hair?
No
What is the technical term for chemically straightening hair?
Lanthionizaton
What must you do between rinising the waving solution out and applying the neutralizer?
Blotting the hair dry with a towel
How do you drape a client for chemical services?
Towel, chemical cape, towel
What should you do the determine the type/strength of chemical to use?
A hair analysis
What is the natural pH of hair?
4.5-5.5
What are Sodium Hydroxide relaxers commonly called?
Lye relaxers
What is the active ingredient in Acid Waves?
Glyceryl monothioglycolate
How do you determine what rod size to use?
Based on the clients desired results
Why should you not have caffeine before a relaxer?
Caffeine speeds up blood circulation which can increase burning
What does over processed hair look like?
Curly at the scalp and straight at the ends
What pH do No-Lye relaxers typically have?
pH of 9.0-11.0
What would be a good perm choice for moisture balanced, fine, or damaged hair?
Low-pH wave
What is base cream used for?
Protect the skin and hairline
What does a damaged cuticle look like?
Rough and raised shingles
Would you do a relaxer on someone who shampooed their hair yesterday?
No
What is the reason for neutralizing relaxers?
Neutralizer rebonds the hair structure and locks in the new shape
When does most of the processing occur during a perm?
5-10 minutes
What are concave rods used for?
To create a more natural looking curl
What can you do prior to the service to make sure the product produces the wanted result?
A strand test
What type of relaxer has a pH of 13?
Sodium hydroxide relaxer