Chemical Relaxers
PH
Hydroxide Relaxers
Relaxers
Procedures
100
the process of rearranging the basic structure of extremely curly hair into a straight form
Define chemical relaxing
100
6.5-8.5
What is the PH of ammonium sulfite/ammonium bisulfite?
100
sodium hydroxide NaOH potassium hydroxide KOH lithium hydroxide LiOH they contain only one component..no mixing is used
What are the three types of metal relaxers?
100
Base relaxers..apply base cream to the entire scalp prior to the application of the relaxer No-Base relaxers...do not require the application of a base cream
What is the different between a Base and No- Base Relaxers?
100
towels - cape - towels
What is procedure for chemical draping?
200
one straighten and one is to curl the hair
In what ways are chemical relaxing and permanent waving disimilar?
200
12.5-13.5
What is the Ph of sodium hydroxide relaxer?
200
known as the lye or caustic soda..same chemical used in drain cleanser
What is a lye based relaxer?
200
Mild, regular, super
What are three strengths of relaxers?
200
towels-cape-towels
What is the draping procedure for shampoo?
300
The chemistry of thio relaxers and permanent waving is exactly the same.
In what ways are chemical relaxing and permanent waving similar?
300
13-13.5
What is Ph Guanidine hydroxide relaxer?
300
cantains two components..must be mixed..straighten with less scalp irritation (Guanidine hydroxide)
What is a no-lye relaxer?
300
a process to tell you when the relaxer is sufficiently relaxed
What is a periodic strand testing?
300
neck strip and styling cape
What is the draping for Thermal curling?
400
1/2 from scalp to a inch from the ends subsections 1/4 inch wide or less
What is the application for a virgin relaxer....what is the size of the subsections?
400
9.6-10.0
What is the Ph of the thio relaxer
400
Deactivates.... stop the action of the relaxer..it does not involves oxidation or rebuilding of the disulfide bonds
What is purpose of the neutralizating shampoo?
400
Hair/scalp analysis, drape,section.base cream,gloves, apply relaxer 1/2 inch to 1 inch from scalp, smooth relaxer w/back of comb, process, last few mins pull relaxer on the ends,demo smooting the relaxer, rinse, shampoo 3 times w/neutralizing shampoo, cond, and style
What is the procedure for a virgin relaxer? list all steps
500
lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
What is name of the no-mix relaxer and the PH?
500
mild alternative relaxers..compatible with thio relaxers..not compatible with hydroxide relaxers
What is Low-ph relaxers?
500
virgin 1/2 inch from scalp..to inch from ends subsections 1/4 inch wide or less retouch 1/4 inch from scalp out to line of demarcation (2 inches SB)
What is virgin application and the retouch relaxer application
500
Hair/scalp analysis, drape, sections, gloves, base cream, apply application (1/4 inch up to line of demarcation (2 inchs SB), smooth with back of comb, process,last few mins apply to scalp,demo smoothing, rinse, shampoo 3 times, cond and style
What is the Retouch Relaxer procedure?
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