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what are the 3 Hydroxide Relaxer Brands at Vasuda Salon
Affirm, Mizani, Barry Fletcher
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what is the optimal application time for a relaxer. (application time only)
12 to 18 minutes (speed and precision)
100
hydroxide relaxers are typically use on what hair type.
3c and 4 (a,b,c)
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what is the pH of hydroxide relaxers
11 to 13
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What are the 6 Vasuda steps to neutralize hydroxide relaxers.
1rinse well 2visiully check 3 change draping 4 apply pre-neut. condition 5 rinse and neut. shampoo 6.condition.
200
Chi, Davines Wave Nouveau and Rusk are all Relaxer/ Reformers containing what active ingredient.
Ammonium thioglycolate (thio)
200
How log should the "smoothing" time be during the relaxer process?
Till desired results are achieved. typical not exceeding 25 minutes.
200
Thio Relaxers are typically used on what hair type?
1, 2 and 3(a &b)
200
what is the pH of Thio relaxer
9 to 11
200
what type of conditioner is not recommended after a hydroxide relaxer? moisture, shine or protein
protein
300
what is a light, medium and heavy base?
light:1 to 2 inch subsections (with hairline) medium 1/4 to 1 inch subsections (with hairline) heavy1/8 to 1/4 inch subsections (with hairline)
300
what is the functions of smoothing the relaxer?
To make sure you have even application. to check desired results (thio) to place bonds in desired position.
300
if a thio is used on type 4 hair. what will the hair need most on a daily bases.
moisture
300
what is the pH of pure water?
7 (neutral)
300
true or false: the tighter the curl the stronger the relaxer strength.
false: relaxer strength refer to hair diameter, porosity and density.
400
what is the purpose of a protein like protecto when applying to hair before relaxer and how do you apply it.
a porosity equalizer and it is applied root to ends
400
If client gets irritation on a small area of hair, what can be done to stop irritation? If they get irritation in large area (1 or 2 quadrates) what is the best action.
small area: reapply base to that are without disturbing the scalp. large area: Rinse area and try to complete unprocessed are or reschedule. however proper base and questions in consultation could have remedied the problem.
400
what type of color services can safely be done after a relaxer?
direct dyes like rinses (finest pigments) and semi permanent.
400
what is pH of hair and skin (acid mantle)?
4.5 to 5.5
400
what determines how frequent a client should retouch their relaxer?
speed of hair growth, curl pattern and how loose the relaxed hair is.
500
what is the difference beteween a relaxer, texturizer, reformation curl and straightener?
relaxer: loosen natural curl to make it easier to style straight or lay hair in straight position when wet. Texturizer: does not effect as many bonds and will slightly loosen curl. straightener: normally done with a thio where hair is flatironed between process. reformation curl: hair is relaxed then reformed to desired curl pattern.
500
what type of relaxer would you shampoo hair before application?
Thio
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what causes calcium or mineral buildup as it relates to hair what is it's effects on hair.
A buildup that can be caused by no lye relaxer as hard water build up attaches to hair. making hard dull and dry.
500
what is the pH scale and how does a low or high pH effect the hair
0 to 14 acid close and constrict) alkaline (open and swell)
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what is the purpose of the neutralizing solution when doing a thio relaxer.
the reharden the bonds in desired position.
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