This process breaks disulfide bonds and reforms them into a new shape.
→ Answer: Permanent wave (perm)
What tool is used to apply lightener evenly to the regrowth area?
→ Answer: Tint brush and bowl or bottle
A client wanted blonde hair, but the result was brassy and orange. What went wrong?
→ Answer: The hair wasn’t lifted enough; a toner or stronger lightener may be needed.
“Color lifts color.”
→ Answer: Myth
How long should a virgin relaxer typically process?
A- 15-20 minutes
B-30-45 Minutes
C-45-60 minutes
D- the manufacturer directions
→ Answer:D - the manufacturer directions
This process removes natural pigment from the hair.
→ Answer: Lightening (bleaching)
What is used to measure the strength of hydrogen peroxide developer?
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Answer: Volume (10, 20, 30, 40 volume
After a relaxer, a client’s hair feels mushy and stretchy. What likely happened?
→ Answer: Overprocessing—relaxer was left on too long.
“A strand test helps you predict final results and check hair condition.”
→ Answer: Fact
How long should you leave 20-volume developer on hair during a standard single-process color?
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→ Answer: 30–45 minutes
This chemical service softens natural curl or waves.
→ Answer: Chemical relaxer
What tool is essential when performing high light .
Answer- Foil comb or foils
A client’s highlights turned green after swimming. What caused it?
→ Answer: Chlorine and metal build-up reacting with the hair color.
“Lightener continues to work even after rinsing.”
→ Answer: Myth
How long should you wait between chemical services (like color and perm)?
→ Answer: At least 1–2 weeks
This is the process of adding artificial pigment to the hair.
→ Answer: Hair coloring
What is a neutralizer used for in a perm?
→ Answer: To reform disulfide bonds and lock in the new shape
A client’s hair didn’t lift during a lightning process. What are two possible reasons?
→ Answer: Developer was too weak or not left on long enough.
“You can apply a relaxer to previously relaxed hair.”
→ Answer: Myth (only apply to new growth)
When should you do a strand test?
→ Answer: Before any chemical service
This process uses ammonia and peroxide to permanently change the hair color.
→ Answer: Oxidative hair color
→ Answer: Oxidative hair color
What is the thing called that you put on the end of the blow-dryer
nozzle or diffuser
You notice a client’s scalp turning red during a color service. What should you do?
→ Answer: Stop immediately and rinse. Client may be having a reaction.
Perms can be used on color-treated hair.”
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Answer: Fact (with caution and correct product)
How often should you check a relaxer during processing?
→ Answer: Every 5 minutes