Terminology Part 1

Question 0

Define

Aldehyde

Answer 0

results from the oxidation of primary alcohols; there are several other chemicals in the class of highly reactive chemical compounds (composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen)

Question 1

Define

Acid Balanced Waves

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define

Alkaline Waves

Answer 2

also known as Cold Waves, processed without heat; the main ingredient is thioglycolic acid

Question 3

Define

Amino acids

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Define

Ammonia

Answer 4

an 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 5

Define

Ammonium Bisulfite Relaxer

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Define

Ammonia-Free Waves

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Define
Ammonium Thioglycolate (ATG)

Answer 7

a combination of ammonia and thioglycolic acid that creates a reducing agent used in permanent waves and relaxers

Question 8

Define

Base Cream

Answer 8

also known as a Protective Base Cream, is an oily cream applied on the scalp / skin to protect from the chemicals in the relaxer

Question 9

Define

Base Control

Answer 9

also known as Base Placement, is the position of the tool in relation to its base section and is determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped

Question 10

Define

Base Direction

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the position of the perm rod horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, within a section and/or parting

Question 11

Define

Base Relaxer

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requires a protective base cream to be applied to the hairline and scalp; when a relaxer is labeled ‘base relaxer’, it means the relaxer is too strong to be applied without the application of a base cream

Question 12

Define

Base Sections

Answer 12

the subsections located within a larger panel section; the hair is divided into smaller subsections that hold one perm rod each

Question 13

Define

Basic Perm Wrap

Answer 13

also known as Straight Set Wrap or 9-Block Wrap, is controlled sections of hair in which perm rods are placed in rectangular-shaped subsections

Question 14

Define

Bender Rod

Answer 14

also known as Flexible Rods, are foam-covered perm rods that are easily bent into different shapes and used for permanent waving

Question 15

Define

Book End Wrap

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requires only one paper, which is folded in half much like a book

Question 16

Define

Bricklay Perm Wrap

Answer 16

perm rods are placed within a staggered pattern of subsections

Question 17

Define

Chemical Change

Answer 17

matter altered permanently to a completely different form

Question 18

Define

Chemical Properties

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cause a chemical reaction and change to the matter

Question 19

Define

Chemical Relaxing

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to chemically alter naturally curly or wavy hair into a straighter form

Question 20

Define

Compounds

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also known as Chemical Compounds, are chemical substances consisting of atoms or ions of two or more elements in definite proportions, which cannot be separated by physical means

Question 21

Define

Concave Rod

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a perm rod that has a small diameter in the center and a larger diameter increase throughout the length

Question 22

Define

Croquignole Wrap

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wrapping the hair from ends to scalp in overlapping concentric layers

Question 23

Define

Curvature Perm Wrap

Answer 23

consists of partings that follow the shape of your Guest’s head

Question 24

Define

Cysteine

Answer 24

an amino acid joined with another cysteine amino acid to create cystine amino acid

Question 25

Define

Cystine

Answer 25

an amino acid that joins together two peptide strands

Question 26

Define

Disulfide Bonds

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strong chemical side bonds that can only be broken by chemical solutions

Question 27

Define

Double Flat Wrap

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requires hair to be placed between two end papers, one on each side of the hair strand

Question 28

Define

Elasticity

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the capability of the hair strand to stretch and return to its previous form without breaking; elasticity is directly related to the condition of the hair

Question 29

Define

End Papers

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also known as End Wraps, are absorbent pieces of thin tissue-type paper that control and protect the hair ends or any texturized lengths of hair within a subsection

Question 30

Define

Endothermic Wave

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processed by the application of heat; hood dryer, heat processor

Question 31

Define

Exothermic Wave

Answer 31

processed by chemical reaction that releases heat; self-heating