Relaxers
A relaxer that requires the mixing of two products and that is advertised as ‘no-lye’ for sensitive skin:
guanidine hydroxide
The ability of hair to absorb any liquid:
porosity
With a concave rod, the diameter __________ from the center to the ends
increases
A barrier applied around the hairline and ears to protect skin:
protective cream
This product has an acidic pH that restores hair’s natural pH after a hydroxide relaxer:
normalizing lotion
A mild relaxer that is compatible with thio relaxers:
ammonia bisulfite
The protein building block for hair, skin, and nails:
keratin
A loop or circle rod creates:
spiral curls
The position of the tool in relation to its base; determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped:
base control
New hair growth from the scalp that has not yet been chemically changed:
new growth
Chemically restoring disulfide bonds to harden into a new shape:
neutralizing
A test done during the consultation to see how hair will respond to a chemical application:
preliminary strand
The capability of the hair strand to stretch and return to its previous form without breaking:
elasticity
A form affirming your Guest was advised of the potential risks of a chemical service:
release statement
Any illness caused by overexposure to certain products or ingredients:
occupational
An allergic reaction caused by repeated exposure to a chemical:
sensitization
A test done during a chemical relaxer to determine the processing time:
processing strand
What creates softness in a style:
curved line
Which of the following is not an element of design:
Balance
An organic compound present in many beauty products that has a strong, pungent smell:
formaldehyde
Chemically rearranging straight hair into a curly or wavy form:
permanent waving
The study of hair, its care, and disorders and diseases of the hair:
trichology
The profile that has a protruding chin and forehead:
concave
What is the acceptable way to drape for a style service:
neckstrip and cape
Products that are made without formaldehyde , but could omit a formaldehyde gas upon use:
formaldehyde free