when performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolate is joined with what ingredient to create a waving lotion?
What is ammonia
100
when performing a chemical relaxing procedure on porous hair, choose a product labeled:
What is mild
100
which test should be performed during a relaxer technique to determine if the proper amount of relaxation has occured?
What is comb test
100
one of the causes for breakage in the nape after a relaxer is due to:
What is improper rinsing
100
what is applied to the client's hairline prior to a perm service to protect the skin?
What is barrier (protective) cream
200
the main ingredient found in an acid wave is:
What is glycerol monothioglycolate
200
sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
What is lye relaxers
200
when performing a curl reformation service, the rod diameter chosen should be at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern?
What is two
200
if curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with:
What is sodium hydroxide
200
hair density does not always correspond with:
What is texture
300
to create the most volume, which tool position should be used?
What is on base
300
what does the porosity of the hair affect when working with a chemical relaxer?
What is processing time
300
during a curl reforming service, what size partings should be used?
What is thinner than normal
300
why should brushing the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
What is prevents scalp irritations
300
what is the shape of a tightly curled hair follicle?
What is elliptical
400
the size of the base and the angle at which the hair is projected while wrapping determines the:
What is tool position
400
what is the optimum percent of natural curl pattern to remove when relaxing?
What is 85%
400
rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce the natural curl. what is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?
What is ammonium thioglycolate
400
the function of a curl activator is to provide moisture and:
What is help retain shape of a new curl configuration
400
a pull test is performed to check for which condition of the hair?
What is elasticity
500
water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will dilute the neutralizer and:
What is weaken the curl formation
500
during a chemical relaxer procedure, if the hair is tested with the back of the comb and there is minimal amount of indentation, or if the curl pattern reverts or beads, what step may be required?
What is additional smoothing
500
what should be applied to the hair to restore protein or moisture lost during a chemical process?
What is protein and/or moisturizing conditioner
500
an acid-balanced shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals to:
What is reharden the hair
500
how far away from the scalp should a virgin relaxer be applied?