Chemical Texture 1 Flashcards
What are the reasons to study chemical texture services
Texture services are in high demand.
Understanding how to perform services can meet expectations.
Texture services require frequent maintenance which can lead to repeat appointments
How do chemical relaxers work
Increase the hairs pH balance to alkaline, raises the cuticle layer, allows the relaxer to reach the cortex, where restructuring takes place
Hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair by removing one of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond. What is the name of this process
Lanthionization
What service would you suggest if a client wants to straighten coarse hair. She mentions her hair is often frizzy and is concerned that if the hair loses all its curl it will appear frizzier. She is also hesitant to make a permanent change
Keratin treatment
Why should you avoid using metal clips while using a relaxer
Chemical reaction
Under what conditions can a texture service be performed
When a strand test analysis shows the hair has low porosity and high elasticity
Someone consumes a large amount of highly caffeinated beverages and wants a chemical relaxer. Why is that important to know
Increases blood circulation
Possibly lead to faster irritation
When using a virgin relaxer where are you applying the relaxer first
Mid shaft first then ends and scalp
A hair analysis indicates the client has nonporous hair, which perm type should you recommend
Alkaline/cold waves
What is the active ingredient in acid waves
GMTG
How do alkaline perms differ from acid perms
Alkaline perms have a higher pH
When does the majority of the processing for permanent waving occur
first 5-10 minutes
Which of the following is an indication of over processed hair
Hair is curlier at the scalp and straighter at the ends
When a perm is processed correctly it breaks and rebuilds how much of the hairs disulfide bonds
50%
A higher frequency of curl reversion occurs in relaxers that use which of the following active ingredients
Ammonium sulfide
What would describe a proper way of winding hair on perm rods with a bookend paper wrap
Place one end paper under the base, one above the base so that it extends past the ends
What item prevents fish hooks from occurring
End papers
Which service uses a thio based chemical process and is recommended for loosening hair texture that is extremely curly into a larger curl pattern
Soft curl permanent
When wrapping hair for a perm which pattern provides greater flexibility for directional flow
bricklay
A client that has thick hair well past her shoulders wants uniform curls and volume. What technique meets the clients request with minimal tension on the hair
Spiral half off base placement
Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are these type of waves
Exothermic
Before a permanent wave service what is one of the reasons we perform test curls
To determine rod size
Where should you apply protective cream when performing a perm
Hairline, ears, nape of neck
What should a perm consultation not include
Signing an agreement for follow up services
What steps should a client take to preserve moisture after a soft curl perm
Wear a cap while sleeping
