This is the science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of matter
What is chemistry
The most commonly used perm rod
What is Concave rods?
Are absorbent papers used to control hair ends
What are End wraps or End papers
Contain ATG and have a pH of 9.0 to 9.6
What are alkaline or cold waves?
The process of rearranging curly hair into a straighter form
What are Relaxers?
Anything that occupies space
What is matter?
Have a uniform circumference
What are straight rods?
Uses one paper folded in half over the ends
What is the Bookend wrap?
Contain GMTG and have a pH of 4.5 to 7.0
What is a True acid wave
Are two most common types of relaxers.
What are Thio and Hydroxide relaxers?
The smallest part of an element that retains the characteristics of that element
What is an Atom?
Controls the size of the curl
What is perm rod diameter?
Uses two end papers
What is double flat or double-end wrap?
Require the use of an outside heat source to activate
What is an Endothermic wave
Also known as lye relaxers and have a pH of 12.5 to 13.5.
What is Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer?
An example of a pure substance
What is aluminum foil?
made of stiff wires covered by foam
What is a Bender rod?
Is a common wrapping pattern
What is a 9 section or basic wrap
Has a chemical reaction that releases heat and causes the solution to get warm
What is an Exothermic Waves?
These require the application of a base cream
What are Base relaxers?
4.5 to 5.5
What is the pH of the hair, skin, and nails?
Made of plastic that measures 12 inches in length used on long hair
What are Circle or Loop rods?
Uses two rods for each subsection of hair.
What is a Piggyback perm wrap
Uses alkanolamines to replace ammonia
What are Ammonia-Free waves?
Are not compatible with each other
What are ATG and Thio