Chemical Texture Basics
What are two main types of Chemical Texture services?
Permanent Waving and Chemical Hair Relaxing
What is the first step in a permanent wave service?
Client Consultation and hair/scalp analysis
What is the purpose of a chemical relaxer?
To straighten or reduce the natural curl pattern
What is the purpose of a chemical texture service?
To permanently change the natural texture/pattern of the hair.
What chemical bond is broken during permanent waving?
Disulfide Bonds
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called ?
Lye Relaxers
What determines the strength of a chemical texture service?
The strength/type of chemical solution and the hairs condition
What determines the size and shape of the curl?
The size and Shape of the perm rod
Why should relaxer not be applied repeatedly to previously relaxed hair?
It can cause excessive damage, breakage, and weakening in the hair
What type of service makes straight hair curly or wavy?
Permanent wave
What is the purpose of using a neutralizer?
To rebuild/reform the disulfide bonds into their new shape and to stop the waving action.
Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with ___?
Thio Relaxers
What type of service permanently straightens or relaxes curly hair?
Chemical Hair Relaxing
What chemical side bonds are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together?
Disulfide Bonds
Chemical services should not be performed if the scalp shows any signs of ___?
Abrasions