Chapter Twelve: Texture

Question 1

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

Answer 1

ammonia

Question 2

The main ingredient found in an acid wave is:

Answer 2

glycerol monothioglycolate

Question 3

The chemical phase of perms does NOT involve:

Answer 3

wrapping hair around the perm tool

Question 4

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

Answer 4

spiral

Question 5

Type of perm rob used to achieve uniform curls:

Answer 5

straight

Question 6

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:

Answer 6

wider and more spiraling pattern on the ends

Question 7

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

Answer 7

fishhooks on the ends of the hair

Question 8

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

Answer 8

one end paper folded in half

Question 9

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:

Answer 9

slightly past the first end paper

Question 10

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

Answer 10

weaken the curl formation

Question 11

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

Answer 11

tool postion

Question 12

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

Answer 12

on base

Question 13

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

Answer 13

tension may cause breakage

Question 14

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

Answer 14

off base

Question 15

Zonal patterns, or partial perms, are designed to:

Answer 15

position new texture texture only where it is desired

Question 16

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

Answer 16

heat

Question 17

Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause:

Answer 17

inconsistent curl formation

Question 18

Step that might be required when perming resistant hair:

Answer 18

longer processing time

Question 19

NOT one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers:

Answer 19

potassium

Question 20

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

Answer 20

reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity

Question 21

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

Answer 21

rinsed

Question 22

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

Answer 22

8.0 to 9.5

Question 23

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

Answer 23

swell

Question 24

Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and:

Answer 24

stronger curl

Question 25

NOT true about acid perms:

Answer 25

better for use on resistant hair

Question 26

Determines the processing time and proper perm solution:

Answer 26

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

Question 27

The more porous hair is:

Answer 27

The less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution

Question 28

NOT the meaning of porosity:

Answer 28

the hair's ability to stretch

Question 29

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

Answer 29

pre-wrap product

Question 30

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

Answer 30

elasticity

Question 31

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

Answer 31

texture

Question 32

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

Answer 32

protective cream

Question 33

Hair density does not always correspond to:

Answer 33

texture

Question 34

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

Answer 34

perm rod size

Question 35

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

Answer 35

false

Question 36

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

Answer 36

previously permed

Question 37

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

Answer 37

rinse thoroughly with hot water

Question 38

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

Answer 38

gently towel dried

Question 39

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

Answer 39

metallic salt

Question 40

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

Answer 40

30 minutes

Question 41

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

Answer 41

record card

Question 42

What is the most likely cause of underprocessed hair?

Answer 42

perm solution not left on the hair long enough

Question 43

What could be the cause of weak or limp curls?

Answer 43

underprocessing

Question 44

Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that is:

Answer 44

curly when wet and frizzy when dry

Question 45

Hair wound on rods with too much tension may cause:

Answer 45

breakage or dryness

Question 46

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

Answer 46

incomplete neutralization

Question 47

NOT a basic relaxer service:

Answer 47

acid

Question 48

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:

Answer 48

lye relaxers

Question 49

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

Answer 49

hair that has been bleached

Question 50

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

Answer 50

sodium hydroxide

Question 51

Determines the processing time and proper relaxer strength to use?

Answer 51

texture, elasticity and porosity

Question 52

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

Answer 52

processing time

Question 53

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

Answer 53

mild

Question 54

A pull test is performed to check for what condition:

Answer 54

elasticity

Question 55

What is the shape of a tightly curled hair follicle?

Answer 55

elliptical

Question 56

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

Answer 56

85%

Question 57

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

Answer 57

base cream

Question 58

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

Answer 58

brush

Question 59

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

Answer 59

1/4" to 1/2"

Question 60

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

Answer 60

allow it to spread upward toward the scalp

Question 61

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

Answer 61

protective cream

Question 62

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

Answer 62

tightly curled, coarse-textured hair

Question 63

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

Answer 63

mild

Question 64

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

Answer 64

comb test

Question 65

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?

Answer 65

additional smoothing

Question 66

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

Answer 66

reharden the hair

Question 67

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

Answer 67

reform to produce a new curl pattern around perm tools

Question 68

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

Answer 68

ammonium thioglycolate

Question 69

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

Answer 69

two

Question 70

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

Answer 70

thinner than normal

Question 71

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

Answer 71

protein and/or moisturizing conditioner

Question 72

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

Answer 72

help retain shape of a new curl configuration

Question 73

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

Answer 73

prevents scalp irritations

Question 74

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

Answer 74

sodium hydroxide

Question 75

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

Answer 75

pre-shampoo the client's hair

Question 76

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

Answer 76

base cream

Question 77

A virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after:

Answer 77

a light shampoo

Question 78

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

Answer 78

improper rinsing