General Knowledge - (Part Three) Flashcards
1
Q
During which period in the permanent wave process does oxidation occur? A)Neutralizing B)processing C)rinsing D)all of the above
A
Correct A) neutralizing
2
Q
Reduction occurs during which of the following periods:
A) Processing
B) oxidative
C) neutralization
D) reduction
A
Correct A) processing
3
Q
During which period and the permanent wave process does oxidation occur?
A) neutralizing
B) processing
C) rebonding
D) both a and C
A
Correct D) both a and c
4
Q
Curling the hair from the scalp to the ends is referred to as:
A
Spiral
5
Q
In a permanent wave, the diameter of the rod will determine the:
A
Size of the curl
6
Q
Which of the following would likely need to be melted prior to use:
A) clay
B) mud
C) wax
D) none of the above
A
Correct C) wax
7
Q
In haircoloring, the word “complementary”, means the same as:
A
Opposite
8
Q
What is 20 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to?
A
6%
9
Q
What is 40 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to?
A
12%
10
Q
What is the “complementary” color for yellow?
A
Violet
11
Q
What color neutralizes yellow one tinting?
A
Violet
12
Q
What is the opposite color to yellow?
A
Violet
13
Q
A clients hair has been lightened to a shade of pale yellow, they want to see no warmth in the hair, you should use a toner with what base color?
A
Violet
14
Q
If you wanted no lift, and deposit only, which strength of H202 would you use?
A
5 volume
15
Q
Over oxidation, in any chemical process, may result in:
A
Hair breakage
16
Q
An acid rinse may be used to achieve all the following except:
A) close the cuticle
B) remove build up soap scum from the hair
C) increase shine
D) open the cuticle
A
Correct D) Open the cuticle
17
Q
Which of the following would you use to achieve maximum lift in a one-process color:
A) 3% or 10 volume
B) 6% or 20 volume
C) 9% or 30 volume
D) 12% or 40 volume
A
Correct D) 12% or 40 volume
18
Q
Approximately how long will a bleach mixture last before losing its potency:
A
Two hours
19
Q
What is the complementary color for red?
A
Green
20
Q
What is the opposite color for red?
A
Green
21
Q
If a stylist wants to remove tint/artificial color, they should use:
A
Dye solvent
22
Q
The coloring material of the hair is known as:
A
Melanin
23
Q
Highlighting shampoo is made by the addition of ammonia water and H202
A) Shampoo
B) Henna
C) temporary colors
D) Demi permanent colors
A
Correct C) Temporary colors
24
Q
The layer of the hair in which melanin will be found:
A
Cortex
25
Which type of colors contain pastel shades?
Toners
26
What color could be used to neutralize a green cast in the hair?
Red
27
White hair is discolored with yellow streaks, apply _______ to camouflage the yellow
A bluing rinse 
28
Client has white hair discolored with yellow streaks, apply ____ to correct the yellow
A violet toner
29
Aniline derivative tints are derived from:
Coal tar
30
Which one of the following services would likely not require a predisposition test:
A) tint back
B) cream decolorization
C) tint touch up
D) high lift
Correct B) Cream decolorization
31
Hi lift colors often use double peroxide, what does this mean when mixing a tint?
A) twice as much tint as peroxide
B) double processing
C) equal amounts of peroxide and tint
D) twice as much H202 as aniline derivative
correct D) twice as much H202 as aniline derivative
32
Which one of the following is not one of the primary colors?
A) yellow
B) orange
C) red
D) blue
correct B) orange
33
Which of the following is not a secondary color?
A) Orange
B) green
C) purple
D) blue
correct D) blue
34
Which of the following choices correctly identifies the three primary colors?
A) Red, white and blue
B) Red, yellow and green
C) Red, yellow and blue
D) Green, orange and violet
Correct C) Red, yellow and blue
35
A client has lightened his/her hair too an odd shade of orange. They are unhappy with it. What color should you use to tone the orange from the hair?
Blue
36
A clients hair is 70% to 80% gray and wants it tinted to its original color. Choose :
A) One shade lighter than original color
B) same shade as original color
C) One shade darker than original color
D) two shades darker than original color
Correct C) One shade darker than original color
37
Stylist put blue based toner on hair lightened to pale yellow, what is the result?
Green
38
Aniline derivative tints belong to the family of:
A) vegetable dyes
B) non-metallic salt dyes
C) Hennas
D) penetrating dyes
Correct D) penetrating dyes
39
Blue and yellow are primary colors, when mixed equally, they make:
Green
40
you have lightened your clients medium brown hair to lightest pale yellow, what toner should you apply to achieve a neutral/platinum blonde shade?
Violet
41
If you lightened your clients medium brown hair to lightest pale yellow, and you apply a blue based toner, what will be the result?
Light green
42
What is the darkest pigment color?
Blue
43
The law of color suggest you would use which of the following to darken a color?
Blue
44
When applied to white or very light gray hair, Hennas will produce what color :
Orange
45
If a client wants a perm and color, what would be the recommended order:
Perm then color
46
Hair with a hard/closed/compact cuticle layer is:
Resistant and non-porous
47
How far in advance must a predisposition test, a patch test, or a strand test, be given?
24 to 48 hours
48
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Which one of the following colors would not require a predisposition test:
A) certified color
B) Demi permanent color
C) semi permanent color
D) permanent color
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Correct A) Certified color
49
When tinting, blue, green, and violet are classified as:
Cool colors/tones
50
When tinting, red, orange, and yellow are classified as: 
Warm colors/tones
51
Which of the following is correct in terms of lasting on the hair (shortest to longest) :
A) temporary, permanent, semi permanent, Demi permanent
B) temporary, Demi permanent, semi permanent, permanent
C) temporary, semi permanent, Demi permanent, permanent
D) temporary, permanent, Demi permanent, semi permanent
Correct C) Temporary, semi permanent, Demi permanent, permanent
52
Toners are:
A) aniline tints in bright, vivid colors
B) aniline derivative tints in pale, delicate shades
C) aniline tints between levels 5 and 10
D) aniline derivative tints between levels 8 and 10
Correct B) aniline derivative tints in pale, delicate shades
53
What coloring affect with the use of chamomile produce on very light hair?
Pale, yellow blonde tone
54
If the client has 80% gray hair, which of the following is best for maximum coverage?
A) Demi permanent color
B) semi permanent color
C) permanent color
D) temporary
Correct C) Permanent color
55
Why would the stylist use a filler on bleached or highly lightened hair?
To even out it’s porosity
56
Colors with no (warm red, orange, or yellow) are considered :
Cool shades
57
In haircoloring, the expression “double process” refers to:
Bleach and tone
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Returning the color to its original shade, whether lighter or darker, is known as:
Tint back
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Any product designed to remove artificial color from the hair is known as:
Dye solvent
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And oxidative tint is best mixed in a container made from:
Glass/plastic
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The angle/degree at which you hold the hair out from the scalp prior to cutting:
Elevation
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Slithering/effilating refers to the technique of decreasing bulk by :
A) Point cutting
B) thinning the hair
C) opening and partially closing shears up and down the hair shaft
D) both B and C
Correct D) both b and c
63
Extremely resistant canities hair may require the stylist to use:
A pre-softener
64
Para-phenylene-diamine colors are generally used for :
Hair
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It is generally not allowable for the stylist to color a clients cilia, however, if you decide to do so, which of the following products should you not use?
A) professional lash and brow tint
B) aniline derivative tints
C) mascara
D) eyeshadow
Correct B) aniline derivative tints 
66
If your client has predominantly gray hair (canities), and they show you the color they would like on a color chart, what should you do/use?
Choose a color one shade darker than shown
67
What affect do acids have on the hairs cuticle layer?
Harden and shrink
68
What is the purpose of pre-softening before the application of a one step color: 
Open the cuticle
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What is the purpose of pre-softening before the application of a bleach application:
Increase porosity
70
Hair with an open cuticle layer is:
More porous
71
Most soap is usually: 
Alkaline
72
Most shampoo is usually:
Alkaline
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Most “60 second” rinses are ____ to counteract the ____ pH of most shampoos:
Acid, alkaline
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A mild acid rinse, such as vinegar, can be used to:
A) Close the cuticle
B) increase shine
C) remove built-up soap/shampoo scum
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
75
How does good porosity of hair ( an open Cuticle ) affect processing times :
Usually shortens them
76
What effect does alkaline have on the hairs cuticle layer?
Soften and swell
77
What type of rinse would be a bad choice just prior to applying a temporary color:
Acid rinse
78
Which of the following hydrogen peroxide strengths is deposit only?
A) 10 volume
B) 20 volume
C) 30 volume
D) 40 volume
Correct A) 10 volume 
79
Which of the following hydrogen Peroxide is deposit only?
A) 12%
B) 6%
C) 3%
D) 9%
Correct C) 3%
80
If your Predisposition test shows negative results, what should be done?
A) proceed with service
B) refuse service
C) use a weaker peroxide strength
D) recommend another service
Correct A) Proceed with the service
81
If your predisposition test shows positive results, what should be done?
A) proceed with service
B) refuse service
C) use a weaker peroxide strength
D) recommend another service
Correct B) refuse service
82
When performing a virgin bleach or highlift color, why does the hair closest to the scalp process more quickly?
Heat from the scalp speeds lightning
83
What would you use to remove old, very dark tint ?
Dye solvent
84
Why are highlift tints and bleach applied away from the scalp in a virgin lightning?
To achieve even porosity and color
85
Why is the product initially applied away from the scalp in a virgin bleach/highlift tint?
A) The scalp will process faster
B) to achieve even lightning
C) to maintain elasticity
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
86
The minimum sub partings in a bleach application are :
1/8th inch
87
When applying a high lift - high volume virgin tint on the hair, begin applications:
A) away from the scalp through the ends
B) away from the scalp and up to the ends
C) from the scalp through the ends
D) away from the scalp and half inch from the ends
Correct A) away from the scalp through the ends
88
When applying a virgin bleach on the hair, begin the application:
A) away from the scalp through the ends
B) away from the scalp and up to the ends
C) from the scalp through the ends
D) away from the scalp and half inch from the ends
Correct A) away from the scalp through the ends
89
In which layer of the hair do all permanent chemical reactions occur?
Cortex
90
Which of the following colors will not penetrate the cortex?
A) semi permanent
B) demi permanent
C) temporary
D) permanent
Correct C) Temporary
91
Another term sometimes used for bleach is:
Decolorizer
92
When decolorizing hair, strand test are performed to test for:
A) porosity
B) elasticity
C) decolorization
D) both B & C

Correct D) both B & C
93
What liquid could you used to reduce the strength of hydrogen peroxide?
Distilled water
94
When doing a (tint -back) from a lighter color, which of the following should be used:
A) darker tint
B) filler
C) lighter tint
D) dye solvent
Correct B) filler
95
When testing for the presence of metallic dyes/salts in the hair, you should place a strand of the hair in which of the following solutions:
A) 30 v. H202, 30 drops ammonia, 30 minutes
B) 20 v. H202, 20 drops ammonia, 30 minutes
C) 1/2 ammonia and 1/2 water, 30 minutes
D) 20 volume H202, 45 minutes
Correct B) 20 v. H202, 20 drops ammonia, 30 minutes
96
Which of the following will decolorize the fastest?
A) coarse, dense hair
B) coarse , thick, light hair
C) soft, fine, dark hair
D) soft, fine, light hair
Correct D) soft, fine, light hair
97
When using a higher volume H2O2 then the manufacturer recommends, what is likely?
Burning of clients scalp
98
Although anyone may decide an allergy, patch or predisposition test might be a good idea, which agency is responsible for “ordering” that these types of tests to be administered:
A) The state government
B) The state board of cosmetology
C) salon management
D) none of the above
Correct D) None of the above
99
A tone lacking warm pigment may be referred to as all of the following except: A) ash tones
B) smoky tones
C) drab tones
D) silvery tones
Correct D) silvery tones
100
A strand test reveals too much orange in the hair, what would not correct this:
A) add a cool tone
B) add a drabber
C) add a smoky tone
D) add a warm toner
Correct D) add a warm toner
101
A strand test reveals too much orange in the hair, what would not correct this A) add a cool tone
B) add a drabber
C) add a smoky tone
D) add a warm toner
Correct D) add a warm toner
102
A strand test reveals too much yellow in the hair, what would correct this:
Add a violet toner
103
A strand test reveals a greenish cast in the hair, all of the following are incorrect except:
A) adding a cool tone
B) adding a drabber
C) adding a smoky tone
D) adding a warm tone
Correct D) adding a warm toner
104
The normal pH of human hair, skin, and nails is:
4.5-5.5
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After the removal of perm solution, relaxer, bleach, or aniline tints , hair is in what state:
A) acid
B) alkaline
C) base
D) both b and c
Correct D) both B & C
106
The best way to be certain how color will appear on a clients hair, is to conduct a/ an :
Strand test
107
The best way to determine how a clients hair, skin, or nails will react to a certain product is to conduct, any or all of the following except:
A) allergy test
B) patch test
C) predisposition test
D) P.D. test
Correct A) allergy test
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If the client skin becomes inflamed after a patch test is given, this result is said to be:
Positive
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If a positive result is observed, including inflamed skin, this is a condition known as
A) dermatitis verruca
B) dermatitis rubra
C) dermatitis vitiligo
D) dermatitis venenata
Correct D) dermatitis venenata
110
The application of a virgin tint going lighter, should begin:
A) where the hair is the lightest
B) all the crown of the head
C) around the hairline
D) where the hair is the darkest
Correct D) where the hair is the darkest
111
This act/law requires a PD test prior to the application of aniline derivative tints:
A) cosmetology and cosmetics act 1976
B) cosmetics and chemistry act of 1978
C) US food, drug, and cosmetic act
D) US federal food, drug, and cosmetic act
Correct D) US federal food, drug, and cosmetic act
112
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a PD test prior to using aniline tints:
A) EPA
B) OMB
C) FDA
D) OSHA
Correct C) FDA
113
An example of a progressive hair dye is:
Metallic dyes
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_________ leaves the hair unfit for further chemical services:
A) metallic dyes
B) Demi permanent colors
C) aniline derivative tints
D) Color rinses
Correct A) metallic dyes
115
Certified colors are:
A) temporary products
B) aniline derivative tints
C) metallic salts
D) permanent coloring
Correct A) temporary products
116
The application of a virgin tint going darker, should begin:
Where the hair is lightest
117
If your client has almost entirely gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color, where should you begin to apply the product?
Front
118
The simplest way to correct a greenish cast in blonde hair would be with:
Red
119
The terms, ash, smoky, and drab are used interchangeably and regard what color base?
A) Red or green
B) yellow orange or violet
C) Orange or blue
D) Green, blue, or violet
Correct D) Green, blue, or violet
120
Henna is an example of what type of tint:
Vegetable
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Aniline derivative tints may safely be applied if the PD test was:
Negative and between 24 and 48 hours old
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A composed dye, is generally made by combining metallic salts with:
Vegetable dyes
123
Aniline derivative tints are also known as:
Penetrating dyes
124
A yellowish cast in the hair could be camouflaged by using a:
Bluing rinse
125
A synthetic organic compound derived from coal tar used to give color to hair dye:
Para-phenylene-diamine
126
Certified colors are most often found in:
A) aniline derivative tints
B) temporary colors
C) Color rinses and Mousses
D) both B & C
Correct D) both B & C
127
Aniline derivative tints also known as:
Oxidative tints
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Builds up and coats the cuticle, with repeated applications makes the hair darker:
Progressive dye/tint 
129
What is the action of a semi or Demi permanent color on the hair?
Deposit pigment
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What is the action of an aniline derivative tint color (with appropriate H202) on the hair?
Lift and deposit pigment
131
What is the action of a high lift color (with appropriate developer) on the hair?
Lift and deposit pigment
132
What is the action of a bleach (with appropriate developer) on the hair?
Lift natural pigment
133
What is the action of a dye solvent (with appropriate developer) on the hair?
Lift artificial pigment
134
What is the action of a deposit only color (with appropriate developer) on the hair?
Deposit pigment
135
The agent that begins any chemical reaction is known as:
A catalyst
136
When rinsing a decolorizer from the hair, the stylist should use cool water:
A) to open cuticle and remove all product
B) avoid scalp irritation
C) to avoid tangling
D) helps to close cuticle and add shine
Correct C) to avoid tangling
137
Which of the following ingredients, all used by the cosmetologist, is the principle ingredient in semi, Demi, and permanent hair color?
A) sodium hypochlorite
B) ammonium thioglycolate
C) sodium hydroxide
D) para- phenylenediamine
Correct  D) para- phenylenediamine
138
Because most oxidative tints contain known allergens, prior to use they require a:
PD test
139
During a permanent wave, if the hair begins to smoke, or the cotton turns purple:
This indicates the presence of metallic salts
140
Decolorizing is another term for:
Bleaching
141
In a virgin tint going darker, apply the product:
A) from the scalp through the ends
B) 1/2 inch from the scalp to / through the ends
C) 1/2 inch from the scalp until 1/2 inch from the ends
D) from the scalp until 1/2 from the ends
Correct C) 1/2 inch from the scalp until 1/2 inch from the ends
142
After decolorize in your clients hair, you would likely use:
A toner
143
Decolorization process is best done on hair that is:
Dry
144
Stylist use activators, boosters, protinators, and _______ as a catalyst?
H202
145
If your client began the decolorization process with darkest brown or black hair, how many levels would the hair go through to reach a platinum level/stage?
A) 4
B) 7
C) 5
D) 10
Correct D) 10
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If your client began the decolorization process with darkest brown or black hair, how many levels could the hair safely go through To reach a platinum level/stage?
A) 4
B) 7
C) 5
D) 10
Correct B) 7
147
This chemical reaction occurs when H2O2 is combined with an aniline derivative tint:
Oxidation
148
A positive reaction to a PD test would mean that:
A) client is positively not allergic to product
B) client is allergic to the product
C) product is a good match for the client
D) client has metallic dyes on their hair
Correct B) Client is allergic to the product
149
Which of the following products are not added to bleach to speed up the action:
A) protinators
B) activators
C) boosters
D) impediments
Correct D) Impediments
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_______ May not be used, it has been treated with a metallic salt product:
Bleach
151
Black, white, and gray are often referred to as:
Achromatic colors
152
Colors approved by the FDA that do not require a PD test prior to use:
Certified colors
153
Accounting for nearly 2/3 of the blood volume, this is the bloods fluid portion:
Plasma
154
If the hair is extremely porous, the cosmetologist should probably use:
A filler
155
In permanent waves, chemical hair relaxers, decolorizing, and permanent hair coloring, are all contra-indicated on hair that has been previously treated with:
Metallic salts
156
When attempting to tint highly resistant hair, you should:
Use a pre-softener
157
Which of the following would a cosmetologist use to pre-soften resistant gray hair:
A) ammonium thioglycolate
B) sodium Thioglycolate
C) aniline derivative tint
D) hydrogen Peroxide
Correct D) hydrogen peroxide
158
Which of the following procedures might be a bad idea prior to tinting the hair:
A) strand test
B) brushing
C) pre-softening
D) PD test
Correct B) Brushing
159
The minimum wait time between the application of one decolorization and the next, is:
24 hours
160
Para-phenylene-diamine is an ingredient found in all of the following except:
A) semi permanent colors
B) Demi permanent colors
C) certified colors
D) permanent coloring
Correct C) certified colors
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If your client has almost entirely gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color, where should you begin to apply the product?
Front
162
Which governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the United States?
FDA
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Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products used for infection control:
EPA
164
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards in the workplace:
OSHA
165
Which of the following products would work the fastest to relax overly curly hair:
A) sodium hypochlorite
B) sodium bromate
C) sodium hydroxide
D) ammonium thioglycolate
Correct C) Sodium hydroxide
166
Client with kinky hair wants it temporarily relaxed (completely straight), you should do:
A hard press/ double press
167
A client with kinky hair wants it temporarily relaxed with large curls, stylist should do?
A soft press
168
A client with kinky hair wants it permanently relaxed until it is curly, stylist should do:
A soft Perm
169
A client with kinky hair wants it permanently relaxed (straight), stylist should do:
A sodium hydroxide relaxer
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When applying a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, the application should be done:
A) from the scalp up to the ends
B) from the scalp through the ends
C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends
D) 1/2 inch from both scalp and ends
Correct C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends
171
When applying a virgin thio relaxer, application should be done:
A) from the scalp up to the ends
B) from the scalp through the ends
C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends
D) 1/2 inch from both scalp and ends
Correct C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends
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When relaxing the hair with a thio relaxer, how wide should the partings be?
1/8 inch
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Which of the following relaxers leave the air unfit for any further chemical service?
A) ammonium Thioglycolate
B) sodium hydroxide
C) sodium Thioglycolate
D) potassium hydroxide
Correct B) sodium hydroxide
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Hair previously relaxed with a sodium hydroxide product should not be:
Flat ironed
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Hair that was relaxed with a thioglycolate-based product, should not be treated with a:
Sodium-based product
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Pressing creams, oils, and other products designed to protect the hair, should be used:
On dry hair after the shampoo
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This type of relaxer is usually advertised as a no-lye relaxer:
Guanidine
178
Relaxer recommended for a sensitive scalp and sold “over the counter”:
Guanidine
179
Process where a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a Disulfide bond:
Lanthionization
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The hydroxide relaxers breaks the disulfide bond (it loses one atom of sulfur) thereafter, it is referred to as a “lanthionine bond”, these bonds:
Can never be reformed
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If a relaxer is advertised as “no-lye”, you can be certain it is not which of the following:
A) ammonium thioglycolate
B) guanidine
C) Thioglycolate
D) sodium hydroxide
Correct D) sodium hydroxide
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All of the following are true of guanidine relaxers except:
A) they contain no lye
B) have a lower pH than Thio relaxers
C) cause less skin/scalp irritation
D) more drying to the hair
Correct B) have a lower pH than Thio relaxers
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Although marketed for sensitive scalps, this type of relaxer will cause more swelling of the hair shaft and is more drying to the hair than hydroxide type relaxers:
Guanidine
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If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water, there is a good chance the relaxed hair will:
A) Break
B) revert
C) tangle
D) all of the above
Correct D) all of the above
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When doing a chemical relaxer service, the best H2O temperature for shampooing is:
Tepid
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Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist should:
Rinse with cool/tepid water
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To avoid tangling the hair while rinsing the relaxer, use:
Tepid water with medium pressure
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Unless otherwise instructed by manufacturer, when rinsing any relaxer, it is best to use:
Cool to tepid water
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To stop the chemical reaction after relaxer has been removed, stylist should use/apply:
Fixative, neutralizer, or stabilizer
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In a chemical relaxer, the action of the neutralizer is to do which of the following:
A) stop the action of the processing solution
B) reform the broken bonds of the hair
C) establish how curly/straight the hair will be
D) all of the above
Correct D) all of the above
191
In a chemical relaxer, the action of the fixative is to do which of the following:
A) stop the action of the processing solution
B) reform the broken bonds of the hair
C) establish how curly/straight the hair will be
D) all of the above
Correct D) all of the above
192
A thio relaxer should be applied to:
A) dry hair
B) wet hair
C) pressed hair
D) damp hair
Correct D) damp hair
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In a permanent wave, the action of the neutralizer is to do which of the following: A) stop the action of the processing solution
B) reform the broken bonds of the hair
C) establish how curly/straight the hair will best
D) all of the above
Correct D) all of the above
194
Chemical hair relaxers will tend to:
Be alkaline
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Chemical relaxers will tend to have which of the following affects on the hair?
Soften and swell
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The application of a neutralizer has what affect on the hair:
Reform broken hair bonds
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Which hair bonds can only be broken chemically?
A) disulfide
B) hydrogen
C) keratin
D) Salt
Correct A) disulfide 
198
Chemical relaxers are designed to break which bonds of the hair?
Disulfide
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The stylist should begin the application of the chemical relaxer:
At the nape or most resistant area
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Permanent wave solutions are designed to break which bonds of the hair?
Disulfide
