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Name the two general types of hair relaxers.

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A. Ammonium thioglycolate

B. Sodium hydroxide

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List two other names for chemical hair processing?

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A.hair relaxing

B.hair straightening

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What is the two main differences between the two types of relaxers?

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Thio requires shampooing before & sodium hydroxide you do NOT shampoo before.

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What is the pH of sodium hydroxide hair relaxer?

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10-14pH

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What is the protective cream for the scalp and previously straightened hair?

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Petroleum cream (not jelly)

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List the two types of sodium hydroxide hair straightener.

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A. Base ( protective cream on scalp)

B. No base ( protective cream around the perimeter of scalp)

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What takes place during the processing phase of hair straightening.

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When chemical relaxer is applied the hair begins to soften, the chemical penetrates the hair to loosen and relax its natural curl

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Which of the two hair straighteners used professionally is less drastic?

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Ammonium thioglycolate

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List the two other names for the neutralizer.

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A. Stabilizer

B. Fixative

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What two functions does the neutralizer perform during the hair straightening process?

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Reforms the cystine (sulfur) cross bonds & re hardens the hair.

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What step must be taken before relaxing hair that has been damaged by heat appliances or other chemicals?

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A series of reconditioning treatments

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How is the strength of the relaxer used determined?

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Relaxer test

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A chemical hair straightener should never be done on hair that has been treated with what?

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Lighteners or metallic dyes

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List four conditions that could show up during the scalp exam that would prevent any type of chemical hair relaxer from being used.

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Eruptions, scratches, contagious condition, or abrasions

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List four tests that must be done before starting a hair straightening.

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A. Scalp exam
B. Finger test (porosity)
C. Pull test (elasticity)
D. Relaxer test

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List two things that should not be done immediately prior to a hair straightening.

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Shampooing (before sodium hydroxide relaxer) or thermal appliance treatments

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What type of conditioner is used before relaxing over-porous hair or slightly damaged hair.

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Protein filler

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Which bonds in the cortex layer of the hair must be broken in order to chemically relax overly curly or wavy hair.

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Cystine / disulfide / sulfur bonds

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How is the hair held in the straight position during the processing and neutralizing phases of chemical hair processing?

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Heavy cream

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How is the hair relaxer applied to the hair shaft?

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It’s laid upon the hair w/ the back of the comb

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Where should you start applying the chemical hair relaxer?

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On the shaft

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List four areas that the hair relaxer must not come in contact with as its being applied.

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Ears
Scalp
Skin
Hair ends
(1/2" from ends and scalp)
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What area of the hair shaft does not receive the relaxer when it is first being applied?

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Which two areas is the hair relaxer applied to last?

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The ends

Front hair line

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What type of comb is used for spreading out the hair relaxer?
Wide tooth comb
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What temp of water must be used for rinsing out the hair relaxer?
Warm / tepid, not hot or cold
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While rinsing the relaxer from the scalp, the water must be directed away from what?
The scalp
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What type of shampoo is recommended after a hair relaxer?
Cream
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What position should the hair be kept in while it is being neutralized?
Straight position
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When may a colored rinse be applied?
Following the application of a stabilizer or shampoo
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Where should the hair relaxer be applied during a retouch?
To the new growth only
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What type of shampoo is used before relaxing the hair with a thio type hair relaxer?
A neutral shampoo or acid balance
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List the three steps used to rinse out a thio type hair relaxer.
A. Rinse about 50% of the relaxer with warm water B. Comb the hair smooth and straight for about 5 min w/ remaining relaxer C. Rinse remaining relaxer thoroughly from hair, keeping it straight and smooth
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What is the next step after rinsing out a thio type of hair relaxer?
Apply a stabilizer or neutralizer fixative
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What is the main consideration when doing a hair relaxer for a chemical blowout?
Do not over relax the hair | Process it for only 40% of the time
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When doing a chemical hair blowout, when is the best time to cut the hair?
Once the hair is dried
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What is the active ingredient in a soft curl permanent?
Ammonium thioglycolate
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List five chemical services that would prevent you from using a soft curl permanent wave.
``` Bleached Tinted Sodium hydroxide Colored w metallic dye Or compound henna ```
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What should you do if any chemicals should run into the eyes?
Flush eyes with water and refer client to the doctor
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A soft curl permanent wave requires doing what two procedures
A. Relaxer (straightener) | B. Permanent wave
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What should be applied to the hair daily to maintain a soft curl permanent wave?
Activator or conditioner
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What should be used to arrange the hair when it is wet after a soft curl permanent wave?
Lifting pick
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What type of comb should not be used immediately before or after a relaxing treatment?
Brush or fine tooth comb
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What type of chemical cross bond is formed by the neutralizer from a sodium hydroxide hair straightener?
Lanthionine bond
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Which type of hair relaxer should be postponed if the hair has been recently shampooed?
Sodium hydroxide
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The two chemicals employed in chemical hair straightening are the chemical hair processor and the what
Stabilizer
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If the water applied to chemically straightened hair is too hot, it could cause the hair to what
Revert
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To keep the hair from tangling after chemical processing, it should be what..
Restructured
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When giving a chemical blow out, the Afro-comb is used to comb the hair
Upwards and slightly forward
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The chemical processor is spread with the what
Back of the comb
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Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH range of
9.2-9.6
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Sodium hydroxide straighteners have a pH range of what
10-14
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Most thio type neutralizers have a pH range of
5.0-6.0
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Before starting a hair straightening treatment always consult with the client to find out what
What products they have used on their hair
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Which bonds of the hair must be broken and reformed in order to permanently relax the hair
Cystine/ sulphur
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Overlapping of the relaxer products can cause what
Hair breakage

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