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Relaxers
Rods
Applications
100

The capability of the hair strand to stretch and return to its previous form without breaking:

elasticity

100

This product has an acidic pH that restores hair’s natural pH after a hydroxide relaxer:

normalizing lotion

100

A relaxer that requires the mixing of two products and that is advertised as ‘no-lye’ for sensitive skin:

guanidine hydroxide

100

With a concave rod, the diameter __________ from the center to the ends.

increases

100

The position of the tool in relation to its base; determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped:

base control

200

A form affirming your Guest was advised of the potential risks of a chemical service:

release statement

200

Chemically rearranging straight hair into a curly or wavy form:

permanent waving

200

A test done during a chemical relaxer to determine the processing time:

processing strand

200

The protein building block for hair, skin, and nails:

keratin

200

Consists of two or more type of matter?

Physical mixture

300

New hair growth from the scalp that has not yet been chemically changed

new growth

300

An organic compound present in many beauty products that has a strong, pungent smell:

formaldehyde

300

A mild relaxer that is compatible with thio relaxers

ammonia bisulfite

300

A loop or circle rod creates:

spiral curls

300

How is a chemical relaxer applied:
a)Fingers b) Comb c) Applicator brush d) All of the above

 d) All of the above

400

An allergic reaction caused by repeated exposure to a chemical:

sensitization

400

Products that are made without formaldehyde , but could omit a formaldehyde gas upon use:

formaldehyde free

400

Chemically restoring disulfide bonds to harden into a new shape:

neutralizing

400

A test done during the consultation to see how hair will respond to a chemical application:

preliminary strand

400

A relaxer retouch is applied to:

roots/re-growth

500

Any illness caused by overexposure to certain products or ingredients:

occupational

500

The ability of hair to absorb any liquid:

porosity

500

A barrier applied around the hairline and ears to protect skin:

protective cream

500

The study of hair, its care, and disorders and diseases of the hair:

trichology

500

Another name for neutralizing:

Rebonding