perming exam

Question 1

what does the ph scale measure

Answer 1

measures the acidity and alkalininity of a substance

Question 2

what is a reduction reaction in perming

Answer 2

the additon of hydrogen or the removal of oxygen

Question 3

what are the 3 base placements and what each one gives you

Answer 3

on base- greater volume in the scalp area
off base- least amount of volume and results in a curl pattern that begins farthest away from the scalp
half off base- minimizes stress and tension on the hair

Question 4

what wrapping mathod produces a uniform curl from scalp to ends

Answer 4

spiral perm wrap

Question 5

what will happen if the hair is insufficiently blotted

Answer 5

reduces the effectivieness of the neutralizer

Question 6

list the 5 basic building blocks of hair

Answer 6

amino acids
peptide bonds
polypeptide chains
keratin proteins
side bonds

Question 7

3 side bonds that crosslink polypeptide chains

Answer 7

disulfide bonds
salt bonds
hydrogen bond

Question 8

list the 4 perms we learnt this term

Answer 8

basic
curvature
brickley
weave

Question 9

what are the 2 functions of neutralization

Answer 9

• any waving solution that remains in the hair is deactivated
• disulfide bonds that were broken by the waving solution are rebuilt

Question 10

why do male clients request perms

Answer 10

added texture, fullness, style and low maintenance

Question 11

what benefits can perming provide for men

Answer 11

look fuller
make straight course hair more manageable
help control stubborn cowlicks

Question 12

list 5 satety precauctions for perming

Answer 12

• always follow the manufactures instructions
• wear gloves when applying solutions
• do not perm hair that is excessively damaged or shows signs of breakage
• immediately replace cotton or towels that have become wet with solution
• keep waving solution out of the clients eyes. in case of acciddental exposure, rinse thoroughly with cool water.

Question 13

2 methods of wrapping the hair around the perm wrap?

Answer 13

conquignole perm wrap

spiral perm wrap

Question 14

list the 20 step perm

Answer 14

1. shampoo-2x with clarifying- no conditioner
2. drap client
3. section hair
4. wrap sections
5. apply barrier cream, cotton and towels
6. apply perm solution
7. replace wet cotton and towels
8. apply aerated plastic bag/cap
9. process perm
10. check for s curl
11. rinse-warm, gentle stream of waterfor minimum 5 mins
12. blot well
13. fix loose per rods
14. apply barrier cream, cotton and towels
15. apply neautralizer
16. replace wet cotton and towels
17. process neautralizer
18. rinse-warm, gentle stream of waterfor minimum 5 mins
19. remove rods
20. style as desired

Question 15

example of alkaline and acidic

Answer 15

acidic- lemon juice. alkaline-ammonia

Question 16

draw and label the Ph scale

Answer 16

acid-0-7. 7-14=alkaline. 7is neutral.