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111 Relaxers Flashcards

1
Q

A service used on natural, untreated hair to straighten the hair up to 85% is the:

A

virgin relaxer service

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2
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All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxers EXCEPT:

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do not require base cream to be applied to the scalp

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3
Q

It is recommended that not more than what percent of the natural texture be removed when relaxing the hair?

A

85%

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4
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When the relaxer is applied to the new growth only to match the previously relaxed hair, it is referred to as which of the following types of relaxer services?

A

retouch relaxer

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5
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Which ingredient is found in the stronger of the two most commonly used chemical relaxers?

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sodium hydroxide

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6
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Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation?

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sodium hydroxide

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7
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A salon professional should never use an ammonium thioglycolate product on a client’s hair if it has been previously treated with:

A

sodium hydroxide

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8
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Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to

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soften

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9
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Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of:

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8.5-9.5

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10
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Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:

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lye relaxers

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11
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Super strength ammonium thioglycolate relaxer is used for which of the following hair conditions?

A

tightly curled, coarse-textured hair

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12
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To protect parts of the hairstrand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?

A

protective cream

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13
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What should be applied to the hair to restore protein and/or moisture lost during a chemical process?

A

protein and/or moisturizing conditioner

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14
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A pull test is performed to check for which of the following conditions?

A

elasticity

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15
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If the hair feels rough when performing a porosity test, it means the cuticle is

A

Open

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16
Q

The hair’s ability to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals is known as:

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Porosity

17
Q

The term that refers to the number of hair follicles per square inch is:

A

Density

18
Q

Virgin relaxers may be applied ¼” (.6 cm) to ½” (1.25 cm) away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will:

A

allow it to spread toward the scalp

19
Q

Which chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color-treated hair?

A

mild

20
Q

Which of the following conditions determines the processing time and proper relaxer strength to use?

A

texture, elasticity and porosity

21
Q

Which percentage is considered optimum relaxing?

A

0.85

22
Q

Why is it important to rinse the hair for a long period of time following the application of the relaxer?

A

to stop the chemical action

23
Q

During the scalp analysis, prior to a relaxer, check for any cuts, bruises, sores and:

A

abrasions

24
Q

The client record houses the following information, EXCEPT:

A

Legal information

25
Q

Which of the following is NOT a step taken when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer service?

A

pre shampoo the client’s hair

26
Q

The client record houses the following information, EXCEPT:

A

Legal information

27
Q

Why should brushing and pulling the hair before any chemical service be avoided?

A

prevents scalp irritations

28
Q

A virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be performed after which of the following?

A

Draping, pre-shampooing, sectioning, and applying the base cream

29
Q

Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by:

A

improper neutralization

30
Q

Natural oils that are removed during the chemical relaxing process are replaced by:

A

applying a conditioning treatment

31
Q

The cause of breakage within the nape after a relaxing service is

A

overprocessing

32
Q

All of the following curl rearrangers are appropriately matched with the recommended hair type EXCEPT:

A

super for fine hair

33
Q

During a curl reformation service, what causes the hair to soften and swell in order to reform it into a new curl or wave pattern?

A

booster

34
Q

During a curl reforming service, what size parting should be used?

A

thinner than normal

35
Q

Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the perm solution?

A

additional booster

36
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxer should never be combined with color services that require:

A

lightener/bleach

37
Q

The function of a curl activator is to provide moisture and:

A

help retain shape of a new curl configuration

38
Q

What is the main ingredient in curl boosters?

A

Glycerin

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