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Chapter Twelve: Texture Flashcards

1
Q

When performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolate is joined with what ingredient to create a waving lotion:

A

ammonia

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2
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The main ingredient found in an acid wave is:

A

glycerol monothioglycolate

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3
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The chemical phase of perms does NOT involve:

A

wrapping hair around the perm tool

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4
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The two basic wrapping techniques for perming are called the overlap (croquignole) and:

A

spiral

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5
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Type of perm rob used to achieve uniform curls:

A

straight

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6
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With concave rods the hair on both ends must travel father than the hair in the center to make one complete turn around the rod, creating a:

A

wider and more spiraling pattern on the ends

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7
Q

In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will eliminate crimps or:

A

fishhooks on the ends of the hair

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8
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Which description identifies the end paper placement of the bookend technique used during perm wrapping:

A

one end paper folded in half

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9
Q

When using the double paper (double flat) technique, the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the hair, and the second paper is placed on top of the strand and:

A

slightly past the first end paper

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10
Q

Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will dilute the neutralizer and:

A

weaken the curl formation

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11
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The size of the base and the angle at which the hair is projected while wrapping determines the:

A

tool postion

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12
Q

To create the most volume, which tool postion should be used?

A

on base

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13
Q

On-base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since expansion is limited at the base and:

A

tension may cause breakage

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14
Q

Which tool position results in no curl at the scalp and a minimal degree of volume?

A

off base

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15
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Zonal patterns, or partial perms, are designed to:

A

position new texture texture only where it is desired

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16
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In addition to tension and perm solution what do acid waves use to perform the processing action?

A

heat

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17
Q

Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause:

A

inconsistent curl formation

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18
Q

Step that might be required when perming resistant hair:

A

longer processing time

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19
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NOT one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers:

A

potassium

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20
Q

A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds in addition to:

A

reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity

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21
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To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized the hair needs to be:

A

rinsed

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22
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What is considered to be the range of pH for alkaline waves?

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8.0 to 9.5

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23
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The alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and:

A

swell

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24
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Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and:

A

stronger curl

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25
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NOT true about acid perms:

A

better for use on resistant hair

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26
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Determines the processing time and proper perm solution:

A

the texture, elasticity and porosity of the client’s hair

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27
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The more porous hair is:

A

The less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution

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28
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NOT the meaning of porosity:

A

the hair’s ability to stretch

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29
Q

To equalize the porosity of highly porous hair it may be necessary to use what product:

A

pre-wrap product

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30
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``The hair’s ability to stretch and return to it’s original shape is called:

A

elasticity

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31
Q

Hair is generally referred to as fine, medium or coarse when analyzing what classification?

A

texture

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32
Q

Applied to a client’s hairline prior to a perm service to protect the skin:

A

protective cream

33
Q

Hair density does not always correspond to:

A

texture

34
Q

What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration:

A

perm rod size

35
Q

True or False: hair that has been colored cannot be permed

A

false

36
Q

Before perming, identify if the hair has been tinted, bleached, highlighted/frosted or:

A

previously permed

37
Q

If perm solution comes in contact with the client’s eyes or skin, what action should be taken?

A

rinse thoroughly with hot water

38
Q

Prior to performing a preliminary test curl, hair should be shampooed and:

A

gently towel dried

39
Q

What ingredient in color products could cause uneven curls, discoloration and hair breakage?

A

metallic salt

40
Q

When performing a metallic test, immerse at least 20 strands of hair in the prepared mixture for:

A

30 minutes

41
Q

After completing a service it is important to update the client’s:

A

record card

42
Q

What is the most likely cause of underprocessed hair?

A

perm solution not left on the hair long enough

43
Q

What could be the cause of weak or limp curls?

A

underprocessing

44
Q

Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that is:

A

curly when wet and frizzy when dry

45
Q

Hair wound on rods with too much tension may cause:

A

breakage or dryness

46
Q

What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected?

A

incomplete neutralization

47
Q

NOT a basic relaxer service:

A

acid

48
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:

A

lye relaxers

49
Q

A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on what hair conditions?

A

hair that has been bleached

50
Q

What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously permed with ammonium thioglycolate:

A

sodium hydroxide

51
Q

Determines the processing time and proper relaxer strength to use?

A

texture, elasticity and porosity

52
Q

What does the porosity of the hair affect when working with a chemical relaxer?

A

processing time

53
Q

When performing a chemical relaxing procedure on porous hair, choose a product labeled:

A

mild

54
Q

A pull test is performed to check for what condition:

A

elasticity

55
Q

What is the shape of a tightly curled hair follicle?

A

elliptical

56
Q

What is the optimum percent of natural curl pattern to remove when relaxing?

A

85%

57
Q

What is used to protect the scalp and hairline from caustic chemicals?

A

base cream

58
Q

The primary method for applying the relaxer chemical is with a:

A

brush

59
Q

How far away from the scalp should a virgin relaxer be applied:

A

1/4” to 1/2”

60
Q

Virgin sodium hydroxide relaxers may be applied 1/4” to 1/2” away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will:

A

allow it to spread upward toward the scalp

61
Q

To protect previously treated hair from the chemical product when performing a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied:

A

protective cream

62
Q

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

A

tightly curled, coarse-textured hair

63
Q

Which relaxer strength would be used on healthy, color-treated, fine-textured or porous hair?

A

mild

64
Q

Test performed during a relaxer technique to determine if the proper amount of relaxation has occurred?

A

comb test

65
Q

During a chemical relaxer procedures, if the hair is tested with the back of the comb and there is a minimal amount of indentation, or if the curl pattern reverts or beads, what step may be required?

A

additional smoothing

66
Q

An acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals to:

A

reharden the hair

67
Q

Description that does NOT identify a step when performing a thermal reconditioning:

A

reform to produce a new curl pattern around perm tools

68
Q

Rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce the natural curl, What is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?

A

ammonium thioglycolate

69
Q

The rod diameter chosen should be at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern:

A

two

70
Q

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

A

thinner than normal

71
Q

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

A

protein and/or moisturizing conditioner

72
Q

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

A

help retain shape of a new curl configuration

73
Q

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

A

prevents scalp irritations

74
Q

If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with what?

A

sodium hydroxide

75
Q

NOT a step taken when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer service:

A

pre-shampoo the client’s hair

76
Q

What is used to protect the scalp and hairline from the sodium hydroxide relaxer product?

A

base cream

77
Q

A virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after:

A

a light shampoo

78
Q

One of the causes for breakage in the nape after a relaxer service is due to:

A

improper rinsing

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