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\_\_\_\_\_\_ rods have a small diameter in the center area and gradually increase to their largest diameter at the ends, resulting in a tighter curl at the hair ends, with a loose, wider curl at the scalp.
A. Convex      
B. Concave
C. Straight
D. Colored
A

Concave rods

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A method of wrapping a permanent wave that is suitable for very long hair is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
A. double halo method
B. Single halo method
C. Double-rod wrap
D. Straight back method
A

Double-rod wrap

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A \_\_\_\_\_\_ is an example of a physical change that results from breaking and reforming the hydrogen bonds within the hair.
A. Blowdry service
B. Hair color 
C. Wet set
D. Comb-out
A

Wet set

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All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into panels that are further divided into subsections called \_\_\_\_
A. Panels
B. Base Panels
C. Base sections
D. Base control
A

base sections

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Always rinse perm solution from the hair for at least \_\_\_\_\_ minutes before applying the neutralizer.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D.5
A

5

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A/an \_\_\_\_\_ liquid protein conditioner can be applied to the hair and dried under a warm dryer for 5 minutes or more prior to neutralization if hair is damaged.
A. Alkaline
B. Neutral
C. Emulsified
D. Acidic
A

Acidic

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When hair has been sufficiently straightened, the hair is rinsed rapidly and thoroughly with \_\_\_\_\_ water.
A. Hot
B. Cool
C. Cold
D. Warm
A

Warm

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Base control refers to the position of the tool in relation to its \_\_\_\_ and is determined by the angle at which hair is wrapped.
A. Panel
B. Base panel
C. Base selection
D. Scalp position
A

Base panel

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End wraps are absorbent papers used to \_\_\_\_ of the hair when wrapping and winding hair on the perm tools.
A. Decrease moisture
B. Control elasticity
C.Control ends
D. Decrease elasticity
A

Control ends

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If the hair is not \_\_\_\_ the hydrogen peroxide in the neutralizer can react with waving lotion and cause the hair color to lighten.
A. Thoroughly shampooed
B. Lightly shampooed
C. rinsed properly
D. Lightly rinsed
A

rinsed properly

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If too many \_\_\_\_ bonds are broken in the perming process, the hair will be too weak to hold a firm curl.
A. Disulfide
B. Salt
C. Hydrogen
D. Polypeptide
A

Disulfide

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When processing is complete for a soft curl permanent, what is done after rinsing the hair thoroughly with warm water?
A. Each curl is blotted
B. Client is placed under dryer
C. Conditioner is applied with towel
D. Test curl is taken
A

Each curl is blotted

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In order to make a smooth transition from the rolled section of the head to an unrolled section, use a larger tool for the last tool next to an unrolled section when giving a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Curvature perm
B. Spiral perm
C. Partial perm
D. Full perm
A

Partial perm

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In neutralization, the bonds in the hair are re-formed \_\_\_\_.
A. Immediately
B. Sporadically
C. Slowly
D. Randomly
A

Immediately

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In permanent waving, most of the processing takes place as soon as the solution penetrates the hair, within the first \_\_\_\_ minutes.
A. 1 to 2
B. 3 to 4
C. 2 to 3
D. 5 to 10
A

5 to 10

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Many male clients are looking for added \_\_\_\_\_\_, fullness, style, and low maintenance that only a perm can provide.
A. Color
B. Texture
C. Shine
D. Length
A

Texture

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Metallic salts leave a coating on the hair that may cause \_\_\_\_\_\_ severe discoloration, or hair breakage.
A. Mild odor
B. Calcification
C. Uneven curls
D. Smooth curls
A

Uneven curls

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Neutralization rebuilds the \_\_\_\_\_ by removing the extra hydrogen bonds created by the waving solution.
A. Salt bonds
B. Disulfides bonds
C. Hydrogen bonds
D. Polypeptide chains
A

Disulfide bonds

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Perming only a section of a whole head of hair is called \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Section perming
B. Partial perming
C. Spotmatic perming
D. Limited perming
A

Partial perming

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Some manufacturers recommend the application of a \_\_\_\_\_ after blotting and before application of the neutralizer.
A. Pre-neutralizing conditioner
B. Post-processing moisturizer
C. Pre-neutralizing shampoo 
D. Post-processing shampoo
A

Pre-neutralizing conditioner

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The \_\_\_\_\_ wrap uses zigzag partings to divide base areas.
A. Curvature perm
B. Bricklay perm
C. Weave technique
D. Straight perm
A

Weave technique

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The \_\_\_\_\_ wrap creates a movement that curves within sectioned-out panels.
A. Curvature perm
B. Weave technique
C. Bricklay perm
D. Straight perm
A

Curvature perm

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The basic perm wrap is also called a \_\_\_ wrap.
A. Curvature perm
B. Weave technique 
C. Bricklay perm
D. Straight set
A

Straight set

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The chemical action of \_\_\_\_\_ breaks the disulfide bonds and softens the hair.
A. Ammonia
B. Waving lotion
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Neutralizer
A

Waving lotion

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The chemical composition of hair consists almost entirely of a protein material called \_\_\_\_.
A. Polypeptides
B. Cysteine 
C. Keratin
D. Melanin
A

Keratin

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Bonds that are formed between two cysteine amino acids located on neighboring polypeptide chains are \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Salt
B. Hydrogen
C. Chemical
D. Disulfide
A

Disulfide

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The polypeptide chains of this layer of hair are connected  by end bonds and cross-linked by side bonds that form the fibers and structure of the hair \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Medulla
B. Cortex
C. Cuticle
D. Follicle
A

Cortex

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The perm that is activated by heat created chemically within the product is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Endothermic
B. Exothermic
C. Alkaline
D. Sodium hydroxide
A

Exothermic

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The action of waving lotion is to \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Discolor the hair
B. Expand the hair
C. Shrink the hair
D. Condition the hair
A

Expand the hair

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The degree to which hair absorbs the waving lotion is related to its \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Texture
B. Elasticity
C. Length
D. Porosity
A

Porosity

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The length of time required for the hair strands to absorb the waving lotion and for the hair to re-curl is called \_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Application time
B. Rinsing time
C. Processing time
D. Development time
A

Processing time

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The main active ingredient in acid-balanced waving lotions is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Glycerol monothioglycolate
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Ammonium thioglycolate
D. Sodium hydroxide
A

Glycerol monothioglycolate

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The main active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline perm is \_\_\_\_. 
A. Glycerol monothioglycolate
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Ammonium thioglycolate
D. Sodium hydroxide
A

Ammonium thioglycolate

34
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The \_\_\_\_\_ wrap is used to prevent noticeable splits and to blend the flow of the hair.
A. Curvature perm
B. Spiral perm
C. Bricklay perm
D. Basic perm
A

Bricklay perm

35
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The \_\_\_\_\_\_ wrap is done at an angle that causes the hair to spiral along the length of the tool, like the grip on a tennis racquet. 
A. Spiral
B. Bricklay
C. Croquignole
D. Barber pole
A

Spiral

36
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The hydrogen atoms in the disulfide bonds are so strongly attracted to the oxygen in the neutralizer that they release their bond with the sulfur atoms and join with the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Salt bond
B. Hydrogen
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen
A

Oxygen

37
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Underprocessing is caused by \_\_\_\_\_\_ processing time of the waving lotion. 
A. Excessive
B. Insufficient
C. Increasing
D. Exact
A

Insufficient

38
Q 
Waves that process more quickly and produce firmer curls than true acid waves are considered to be \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Alkaline
B. Ammonium thioglycolate
C. Acid-balanced
D. Sodium hydroxide
A

Acid-balanced

39
Q 
What can be used to determine the actual processing time needed to achieve optimum curl results when giving  a perm for the first time on a client? 
A. Patch test
B. Porosity test
C. Strand test
D. Preliminary test curl
A

Preliminary test curls

40
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What type of hair is more fragile, easier to process, and more susceptible to damage from perm services?
A. Coarse texture
B. Non-elastic
C. Medium texture
D. Fine texture
A

Fine texture

41
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What type of hair requires more processing than medium or fine hair and may also be more resistant to processing?
A. Coarse texture
B. Non-elastic
C. Medium texture
D. Fine texture
A

Coarse texture

42
Q 
When the strand of hair is wrapped at an angle 45 degrees beyond perpendicular to its base section, it will result in \_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Half-off base placement
B. On-base placement
C. Off-base placement
D. On-stem placement
A

On-base placement

43
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When one end paper is folded in half over the hair ends like an envelope, it is called the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Double end paper wrap
B. Single end paper wrap
C. Bookend wrap
D. Top-hand wrap
A

Bookend wrap

44
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When the strand of hair is wrapped at an angle 90 degrees (perpendicular) to its base section, it will result in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Half-off base placement
B. On-base placement
C. Off-base placement
D. On-stem placement
A

Half-off base placement

45
Q 
When performing a procedure for a preliminary test curl, wrap one tool in each different area of the head including the top, the side, and the \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Bang
B. Nape
C. Temple
D. Occipital
A

Nape

46
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When hair has assumed the desired shape, the broken disulfide bonds must be \_\_\_\_\_\_ rebounded.
A. Chemically
B. Temporarily
C. Physically
D. Semi-permanently
A

Chemically

47
Q 
When you place one end wrap on top of the hair strand and hold it flat, it is called the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Double flat wrap
B. Single flat wrap
C. Bookend wrap
D. Top-hand wrap
A

Single flat wrap

48
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A hair relaxing treatment should be avoided when an examination shows the presence of \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Scalp abrasions
B. Excessive oils
C. Strong curl
D. Pityriasissteadoides
A

Scalp abrasions

49
Q 
After saturating the rods with neutralizer in a soft curl permanent, the next step is to \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Rinse with water
B. Completely dry hair
C. Apply conditioner
D. Apply protective base
A

Rinse with water

50
Q 
After the hair has been processed with a sodium hydroxide relaxer and before the shampoo, the hair should be throughly \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Oiled
B. Dried
C. Rinsed
D. Conditioned
A

Rinsed

51
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Before giving a relaxing treatment to overly curly hair, the cosmetologist must judge its texture, porosity, and ____.
A. Length and elasticity
B. Elasticity and extent of damage, if any
C. Elasticity and silkiness
D. Softness and extent of damage, if any

A

Elasticity and extent of damage, if any

52
Q 
If using a no-base relaxer, it is recommended that a protective cream can be applied \_\_\_\_\_.
A. At the nape of the neck
B. The frontal hairline
C. Over the earlobes
D. On the hairline and around the ears
A

On the hairline and around ears

53
Q 
Inspecting the action of the relaxer by stretching the strands to see how fast the natural curls are being removed is called \_\_\_\_\_.
A. Periodic patch testing
B. Periodic strand testing
C. Periodic relaxer testing
D. Periodic elasticity testing
A

Periodic strand testing

54
Q 
Of the general types of hair relaxers, which one does not require pre-shampooing?
A. Sodium hydroxide
B. Ammonium thioglycolate
C. Sodium thioglycolate
D. Acid-based relaxers
A

Sodium hydroxide

55
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One safety precaution for hair relaxing is to avoid \_\_\_\_\_\_ the scalp with the comb or fingertips.
A. Massaging
B. Smoothing
C. Scratching
D. Stimulating
A

Scratching

56
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Relaxers, which are ionic compounds formed by a metal that is combined with oxygen and hydrogen, are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Guanidine hydroxide
B. Low-PH levels
C. Metal hydroxide relaxers
D. Acid-based relaxers
A

Metal hydroxide relaxers

57
Q 
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Guanidine hydroxide relaxers 
B. Lithium hydroxide relaxers 
C. Low PH relaxers
D. Lye relaxers
A

Lye relaxers

58
Q 
The action of a sodium hydroxide relaxer causes the hair to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Swell
B. Harden
C. Shrink
D. Set
A

Swell

59
Q 
The process of breaking the hair's disulfide bonds during processing and converting them to lanthionine bonds is known as \_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Lanolination
B. Neutralization
C. Lanthionization
D. Normalization
A

Lanthionization

60
Q 
The scalp and skin are protected from possible burns when using a hair relaxer by applying
A. Cotton
B. Base
C. Stabilizer
D. Shampoo
A

Base

61
Q 
The processing time of a chemical relaxer is affected by \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Styling products used
B. Relaxer strength
C. The client's age
D. Brand of relaxer
A

Relaxer strength

62
Q 
The chemical required to stop the action of the chemical relaxer is \_\_\_\_\_.
A. Petroleum cream
B. Conditioner
C. Hydroxide neutralization
D. Waving lotion
A

Hydroxide neutralization

63
Q 
The best type of shampoo to use after the chemical relaxer is \_\_\_\_\_.
A. An organic shampoo
B. A neutralizing shampoo
C. An antibacterial shampoo
D. A dry shampoo
A

A neutralizing shampoo

64
Q 
The strength of relaxer is determined by the strand test. General guidelines suggest that for very coarse hair, the following strength is used: \_\_\_\_.
A. Extra mild
B. Mild
C. Regular
D. Strong or super
A

Strong or super

65
Q 
The strength of relaxer is determined by the strand test. General guidelines suggest that for fine, tinted, or lightened hair, the following strength is used: \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Extra mild
B. Mild
C. Regular
D. Strong or super
A

Mild

66
Q 
The process of permanently rearranging the basic structure of overly curly hair into a straight form is called \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Thermal straightening
B. Permanent waving
C. Chemical hair relaxing
D. Chemical hair softening
A

Chemical hair relaxing

67
Q 
The combination of a thio relaxer and a thio permanent wrapped on large tools is called a \_\_\_\_.
A. Soft curl permanent
B. Relaxer curl permanent
C. Thioglycolate reconstructer
D. Hard curl permanent
A

Soft curl permanent

68
Q 
The most commonly used methods of hair relaxing are the sodium hydroxide method and the \_\_\_\_ method.
A. Thermal
B. Ammonia
C. Thio
D. Peroxide
A

Thio

69
Q 
To check relaxer processing, smooth and press a strand to the scalp using the back of the comb or your finger, if curl returns, \_\_\_\_.
A. Rinse immediately
B. Continue processing 
C. Add neutralizer
D. Add conditioner
A

Continue processing

70
Q 
What is used to restore the hair and scalp to their normal acidic pH?
A. Cream conditioner
B. Conditioning filler
C. Medicated shampoo
D. Normalizing lotion
A

Normalizing lotion

71
Q

What is one safety precaution that must be followed with all chemical hair relaxing services?
A. Shampooing the client’s hair
B. Advising the client regarding processing time
C. Preconditioning the hair
D. Wearing protective gloves

A

Wearing protective gloves

72
Q 
When applying sodium hydroxide relaxer, the processing cream is applied last to the \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_. 
A. Scalp area, hair ends
B. Middle of hair shaft, hair ends
C. Scalp area, hair shaft
D. Nape area, hair ends
A

Scalp area, hair ends

73
Q 
When performing a sodium hydroxide retouch, where is the product applied first? 
A. To the hair ends
B. To middle of the hair shaft
C. To the new growth only
D. To the scalp area only
A

To the new growth only

74
Q 
When using the comb method of application, how is the relaxing cream applied?
A. With the back of the comb
B. With the applicator brush
C. With the fingers
D. With the rod
A

With the back of the comb

75
Q 
This innermost layer of hair does not play a role in chemical texture services, and is often called the core of the hair. 
A. Medulla
B. Cortex
C. Cuticle
D. Follicle
A

Medulla

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