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Chemical Texturizing Flashcards

0
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The main ingredient in an acid wave is ________________.

A

glycerol monothioglycolate

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

A

amonia

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The chemical phase of perms includes what three steps?

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applying perm solution, rinsing the perm solution from the hair, applying neutralizer

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To produce large curls, wave formations, or body waves it is necessary to use _________________.

A

larger diameter rods

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Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls?

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straight

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5
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Concave rods create a ___________ and more __________ pattern on the ends.

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wider, spiraling

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In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will eliminate crimps or ___________ on the ends of the hair.

A

fishhooks

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7
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What is the bookend method of perm wrapping?

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Using one end paper folded in half over the hair.

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In a double flat wrap the first end paper is placed under the strand past the ends of the hair, and the second end paper is placed on top of the strand and slightly __________ the first paper.

A

past

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9
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Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will dilute the neutralizer and ________________ the curl formation.

A

weaken

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10
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The size of the base and the angle at which the hair is held while wrapping determines the tool position or ________________.

A

base control

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11
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To create more volume, which tool position should be used?

A

On base

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12
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On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since expansion is limited at the base and ___________________.

A

tension may cause breakage

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13
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Which tool position results in no curl at the scalp and a minimal degree of volume?

A

Off base

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14
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Partial perms are designed to ______________.

A

position new texture only where it is needed

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15
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In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the __________________.

A

disulfide bonds

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16
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In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid waves use to perform the processing action?

A

heat

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17
Q

Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause ________________.

A

inconsistent curl formation

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18
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When perming resistant hair, it may require ________________.

A

longer processing time

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19
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Which three chemicals are the main ingredients in most neutralizers?

A

sodium bromate, sodium perborate, hydrogen peroxide

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20
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A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds and __________________ caused by the alkalinity.

A

reduces swelling

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21
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To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized the hair needs to be _____________.

A

rinsed

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22
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What is considered to be the range of pH for alkaline waves?

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8.0 - 9.5

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23
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The high alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and ________.

A

swello

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24
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Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and _____________ curl.

A

stronger

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25
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Acid perms are better for use on resistant hair. (True or False)

A

False

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26
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The more porous hair is, the ________ resistant it is to absorbing perm solution.

A

less

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27
Q

To equalize the porosity of highly porous hair, it may be necessary to use ________________.

A

prewrap products

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28
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Porosity is the ability of the hair to ____________.

A

absorb liquids

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29
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The hair’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape is called ______________.

A

elasticity

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30
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Hair is generally referred to as fine, medium or coarse when analyzing which classification?

A

texture

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31
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Texture, elasticity and porosity determine the processing time and type of perm solution to use. (True or False)

A

True

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32
Q

Hair density does not always match hair __________.

A

texture

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33
Q

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

A

perm rod size

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34
Q

Hair that has been colored cannot be permed. (True or False)

A

False

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35
Q

Before perming, identify if the hair has been tinted, bleached, highlighted or _____________.

A

previously permed

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36
Q

What is applied to the client’s hairline prior to a perm service to protect the skin?

A

protective creamq

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37
Q

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

A

Rinse thoroughly with cool water

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38
Q

Proper draping for chemical services prevents ____________________.

A

burns, skin irritation, and damage to client clothing

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39
Q

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

A

Metallic salts

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40
Q

When performing a metallic salt test, immerse at least 20 strands of hair in the prepared mixture for ____________ minutes.

A

30

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41
Q

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

A

gently towel dried

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42
Q

After completing a chemical texture service, it is important to update the client’s _________________.

A

record card

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43
Q

What is most likely the cause of underprocessed hair?

A

Perm solution not left on long enough

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44
Q

What could be the cause of weak or limp curls?

A

underprocessing

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45
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What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected?

A

incomplete neutralization

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46
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Hair wound on rods with too much tension may cause _________________.

A

breakage or dryness

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47
Q

The most common ingredient found in products that completely straighten the hair is ________________.

A

sodium hydroxide

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48
Q

Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that is ________________.

A

curly when wet and frizzy when dry

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49
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as _________________.

A

lye relaxers

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50
Q

Super strength relaxers are used on what type of hair?

A

tightly curled, coarse textured hair

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51
Q

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

A

mild

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52
Q

A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on ____________ hair.

A

bleached

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53
Q

What product should NOT be used on hair that has been previously permed with ammonium thioglycolate?

A

sodium hydroxide

54
Q

___________________ are the three determining factors for processing time and relaxer strength.

A

Texture, elasticity, and porosity

55
Q

When performing a chemical relaxing procedure on porous hair, choose a product that has a ___________ alkaline content.

A

lower

56
Q

A pull test is performed to check ______________ of the hair.

A

elasticity

57
Q

What is the shape of a tightly curled hair folicle?

A

elliptical

58
Q

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

A

85%

59
Q

The three methods of applying relaxer are ____________________.

A

brush, comb, or fingers

60
Q

During a chemical relaxer procedure, if the hair is tested with the back of the comb and there is minimal amount of indentation, or if the curl pattern reverts or beads, what step may be required?

A

Additional smoothing

61
Q

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

A

1/4” - 1/2”

62
Q

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

A

reharden the hair

63
Q

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

A

processing time

64
Q

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

A

protective base cream

66
Q

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

A

Amoinia

67
Q

The main ingredient found in an acid wave is _____________.

A

Glycerol monothioglycolate

68
Q

Virgin sodium hydroxide relaxers may be applied from 1/4” to 1/2” from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will ___________________.

A

allow it to expand upward to the scalp

69
Q

When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should first shampoo the client’s hair. (True or False)

A

False

70
Q

What should be done to replace the natural oils of the hair that were removed during a chemical relaxing process?

A

conditioning treatment

71
Q

Virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after a light shampoo. (True or False)

A

True

72
Q

Which test should be performed during a virgin thio relaxer to determine if the proper amount of relaxation has occurred?

A

comb test

73
Q

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

A

protective cream

74
Q

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

A

ammonium thioglycolate

75
Q

During a curl reformation service, what size partings should be used?

A

thinner than normal

76
Q

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

A

reharden the hair

77
Q

When performing a curl reformation service, the rod diameter chosen should be at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern?

A

2

78
Q

Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the waving lotion?

A

additional booster

79
Q

The function of curl activator is to provide moisture and to help retain ___________ of a new curl configuration.

A

shape

80
Q

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

A

To prevent scalp irritation

81
Q

If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with _________________.

A

sodium hydroxide

82
Q

To produce large curls, wave formations or body waves, it is necessary to use _______________________.

A

large diameter rods

83
Q

Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls?

A

straight

84
Q

Concave rods produce which type of curl?

A

wider at the scalp and more spiraling at the ends

85
Q

In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques help eliminate _____________ on the ends of the hair.

A

fishhooks

86
Q

Describe the bookend technique for end papers.

A

one end paper folded in half over the ends of the hair

87
Q

Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm will ______________ the neutralizer and ____________ the curl formation.

A

dilute; weaken

88
Q

On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms because ________________________.

A

tension may cause breakage

89
Q

In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the ______________ bonds.

A

disulfide

90
Q

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

A

heat

91
Q

Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause ___________________.

A

inconsistent curl formation

92
Q

When perming ___________ hair, longer processing time may be required.

A

resistant

93
Q

A neutralizer restores the side bonds and also reduces ______________ caused by alkalinity.

A

swelling

94
Q

After the hair has been neutralized, it must be _______________ to remove all chemicals.

A

rinsed

95
Q

Alkaline waves have a pH between ______________________.

A

8.0 - 9.5

96
Q

The high ______________ of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and swell.

A

alkalinity

97
Q

Alkaline perms produce faster processing time and ______________ curl.

A

stronger

98
Q

The more ______ hair is, the less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution.

A

porous

99
Q

Porosity is the hair’s ability to _____________.

A

absorb and retain liquids

100
Q

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

A

Amoinia

101
Q

The main ingredient found in an acid wave is _____________.

A

Glycerol monothioglycolate

102
Q

Virgin sodium hydroxide relaxers may be applied from 1/4” to 1/2” from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will ___________________.

A

allow it to expand upward to the scalp

103
Q

When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should first shampoo the client’s hair. (True or False)

A

False

104
Q

What should be done to replace the natural oils of the hair that were removed during a chemical relaxing process?

A

conditioning treatment

105
Q

Virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after a light shampoo. (True or False)

A

True

106
Q

Which test should be performed during a virgin thio relaxer to determine if the proper amount of relaxation has occurred?

A

comb test

107
Q

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

A

protective cream

108
Q

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

A

ammonium thioglycolate

109
Q

During a curl reformation service, what size partings should be used?

A

thinner than normal

110
Q

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

A

reharden the hair

111
Q

When performing a curl reformation service, the rod diameter chosen should be at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern?

A

2

112
Q

Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the waving lotion?

A

additional booster

113
Q

The function of curl activator is to provide moisture and to help retain ___________ of a new curl configuration.

A

shape

114
Q

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

A

To prevent scalp irritation

115
Q

If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with _________________.

A

sodium hydroxide

116
Q

To produce large curls, wave formations or body waves, it is necessary to use _______________________.

A

large diameter rods

117
Q

Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls?

A

straight

118
Q

Concave rods produce which type of curl?

A

wider at the scalp and more spiraling at the ends

119
Q

In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques help eliminate _____________ on the ends of the hair.

A

fishhooks

120
Q

Describe the bookend technique for end papers.

A

one end paper folded in half over the ends of the hair

121
Q

Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm will ______________ the neutralizer and ____________ the curl formation.

A

dilute; weaken

122
Q

On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms because ________________________.

A

tension may cause breakage

123
Q

In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the ______________ bonds.

A

disulfide

124
Q

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

A

heat

125
Q

Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause ___________________.

A

inconsistent curl formation

126
Q

When perming ___________ hair, longer processing time may be required.

A

resistant

127
Q

A neutralizer restores the side bonds and also reduces ______________ caused by alkalinity.

A

swelling

128
Q

After the hair has been neutralized, it must be _______________ to remove all chemicals.

A

rinsed

129
Q

Alkaline waves have a pH between ______________________.

A

8.0 - 9.5

130
Q

The high ______________ of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and swell.

A

alkalinity

131
Q

Alkaline perms produce faster processing time and ______________ curl.

A

stronger

132
Q

The more ______ hair is, the less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution.

A

porous

133
Q

Porosity is the hair’s ability to _____________.

A

absorb and retain liquids

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