The type of relaxer service that is preformed only in selected areas of the head such as the nape, sides or perimeter is referred to as a......?
Zonal relaxer
The primary method for applying the relaxer chemical is with a.......
Brush
The ability to loosen or reduce the hairs existing texture such as straightening curly or tightly curled hair is referred to as....?
Relaxing
What is the main ingredient in curl boosters?
Ammonium thioglycolate
The term that refers to the number of hair follicles per square inch is called:
Density
What does the porosity of the hair affect when working with a chemical relaxer?
Processing time
To protect parts of the hair strand not being processed during a relaxer retouch serviced, what should be applied?
Protective cream
What chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color treated hair?
Mild
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
Lye relaxers
If the hair feels rough when performing a porosity test, it means the cuticle is....?
Open
Curl diffusion, also called chemical-blowout, is a technique used:
What is the shape of the hair follicle in tightly curled hair?
Elliptical
When the relaxer is applied to the new growth only to match the previously relaxed hair, it is referred to as which type of relaxer service?
Retouch relaxer
The hairs ability to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals is known as....?
Porosity
In the early 1900s, the temporary method of hair relaxing was invented by....?
Madam C.J. Walker
What product should not be applied to hair that has been previously relaxed with a thioglycolate relaxer?
Sodium hydroxide
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of there natural shape is called....?
Curl diffusion or chemical blow out
Rearranges are used during a curl reformation process to reduce or relax the natural curl pattern. What is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?
Ammonium thioglycolate
During a curl reforming service, what size parting should be used?
Thinner than normal
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of....?
11.5-14
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to....?
Soften
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of....?
8.5-9.5
What is the name of the product used to reduce the curl pattern?
Curl rearranger
Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure saturation of the perm solution?
Additional booster
The function of a curl activator is to provide moisture and.....?
Help retain shape of a new curl configuration