Perms
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Techniques
Science
Situational Scenarios
100

softening or loosening of overly curly hair is known as 

soft curl reformation

100

the oxidation of primary_____ creates aldehyde

alcohols

100

waves that require no heat and have  a pH above 7.1 are

alkaline

100

chemical relaxing is to alter naturally curly or wavy hair into a _____ form

straighter

100

double-rod wrap is also known as

piggyback wrap

100

the process of removing one sulfur atom and replacing it with a disulfide bond

lanthionization

100

during the chemical straightening process, your guest begins to feel a burning in the nape area. You have just started applying the relaxer and have two additional sections to complete. What action should be taken to assist in reducing the burning?

stop immediately and rinse

200

a perm that is activated by an outside heat source

endothermic

200

an organic compound that is colorless, flammable and pungent gas

formaldehyde

200

a mild, alternative relaxer that contains a low pH and is compatible with thio relaxers 

ammonium bisulfite relaxer

200

sodium hydroxide relaxers have ______ alkaline content

high

200

a perm wrap that consists of partings that follow the shape of the head

curvature

200

disulfide bonds connect two sulfur atoms located in the amino acid called

cysteine

200

during a scalp and hair analysis for a perm, you notice that your guest has a severe case of eczema in the nape that appears to be infected, scaly and bleeding. How should you proceed?

explain to your guest you will not be able to proceed with the service and recommend they see a medical professional 

300

cold waves are also known as 

alkaline waves

300

the main ingredient in a true acid wave

glyceryl monothioglycolate

300

this permanent wave processes without heat, produces a firmer curl, and has a pH between 7.0-8.2

acid balanced

300

what type of relaxer requires a base cream to be applied

base relaxer

300

this technique  produces a curl or wave only on the hair ends

ponytail

300

cross bonds are also known as 

side bonds

300

during a consultation your guest reveals that their past relaxers caused scalp irritation. what type of relaxer should be used to assist in avoiding scalp irritation

guanidine hydroxide

400

_____ waves use an ingredient to reduce the odor associated with perms

ammonia-free

400

lithium hydroxide, a very strong alkaline ingredient used in chemical relaxers, is typically marketed as

no-lye, no mix

400
type of relaxer that is advertised as no-lye for sensitive skin, and has a slightly lower pH

guanidine hydroxide

400

used as a barrier to protect the scalp from chemicals during a relaxer

base cream

400

a staggered wrapping pattern

bricklay perm wrap

400

these bonds can only be broken with chemical solutions

disulfide bonds

400

your guest requests a perm wrap technique that will make her one-length  hair have uniform curl from scalp to ends. What type of technique will you recommend to achieve this goal

spiral wrap

500

the main ingredient in an alkaline wave

thioglycolic acid

500

an inorganic compound that is colorless, flammable, and pungent gas

ammonia

500

glycerin is an ingredient used in permanent waving lotion to help

lower the pH

500

a strong alkaline ingredient used in chemical relaxers

sodium hydroxide

500

a ___ perm wrap that relaces straight partings with zigzag partings

weave

500

____ are proteins that link together to form tiny fibers

amino acids

500

to achieve the best results, what perm should be recommended to a perm guest who recently began receiving haircolor services

acid wave

600

a perm that is self-heating 

exothermic

600

thioglycolic acid is an organic compound of clear liquid with a _____ unpleasant smell

strong

600

normalizing lotions are conditioners with ____ pH that restore the hair after a hydroxide relaxer

acidic

600

_____ relaxers are considered to be 'no-lye' relaxers, suitable for soft curl reformation

thioglycolate

600

wrapping the hair from ends to scalp in overlapping concentric layers

croquignole

600

end bonds are also known as 

peptide bonds

600

your guest requested a straightening service that will help to eliminate the frizz and improve the manageability of the hair. They do not want to commit to the new style for more than 10-2 weeks. What service would you recommend

keratin smoothing treatment