chemical texture vocab

Question 1

acid balanced waves

Answer 1

permanent waves processed without heat that have pH ranging between 7.0-8.2 produce a firmer curl and process more quickly than true acid wave

Question 2

aldehyde

Answer 2

results from the oxidation of primary alcohols; there are several other chemicals in the class of highly reactive chemical compounds

Question 3

alkaline waves

Answer 3

known as cold waves, processed without heat; the main ingredient is thioglycolic acid

Question 4

amino acids

Answer 4

protein building blocks of hair that link together to form tiny protein fibers

Question 5

ammonia

Answer 5

inorganic compound of colorless liquid, composed of one part nitrogen and three parts hydrogen. it has a pungent odor and is an alkaline substance used in the manufacturing of permanent wave solutions and hair lighteners to aid in opening the cuticle layer

Question 6

ammonium bisulfite relaxer

Answer 6

mild, alternative relaxer contains a low pH compatible with thio relaxers

Question 7

ammonia free waves

Answer 7

use an ingredient other than ammonia to reduce the odor associated with ammonia perms