chemical relaxing exam

Question 1

types of curl and strength location

Answer 1

weakest at the twists

Question 2

another word for sodium hydroxide

Answer 2

lye relaxers

Question 3

dose the neutralization of hydroxide relaxer involve oxidation

Answer 3

no

Question 4

do relaxers contain the same ingredients as a perm

Answer 4

depilatories, yes

Question 5

are the reactions the same between permanent waving and chemical relaxing the same

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

hydroxide relaxer compatible with thio relaxers, and soft curl perms

Answer 6

no

Question 7

where to put protective cream

Answer 7

not on hair ( weaken solution ) but on hairline

Question 8

should a client shampoo before applying a hydroxide relaxer

Answer 8

no

Question 9

can you relax metallic coloured hair

Answer 9

no

Question 10

what is viscosity

Answer 10

it’s a liquids ability to pour ( how thick or thin )

Question 11

what a strand test

Answer 11

test a piece of hair to see how it will react

Question 12

neutralizer

Answer 12

stop the chemical reaction from happening and put the bond back together

Question 13

ph of hair

Answer 13

4.5 5.5

Question 14

ph of hydroxide relaxers

Answer 14

13 or higher

Question 15

two most common types of chemical relaxing

Answer 15

thio and lye

Question 16

different strengths of relaxers and when do you use them

Answer 16

mild: fine, coloured treated, damaged ( some wave might be left in the hair
regular: most common, normal hair texture, medium natural curl
super: very corse hair, maximum strength

Question 17

the active ingredients in hydroxide relaxer

Answer 17

hydroxide ion

Question 18

what an acid balanced shampoo will do

Answer 18

neutralize any remaining hydroxide ions to a lower the ph of the hair and scale

Question 19

Hair Relaxation Procedure

Answer 19

1. Section hair into 4 quadrants
2. Choose product according to hair condition
3. Apply reducer starting at nape – ¼” to ½” sections staying ½” away from scalp
4. Development time – 15-35 min depending on hair condition
5. Rinse 5-10 min
6. Blow dry – 80%
7. Flat iron – 1/8” to ¼” sections
8. Section hair – 4 sections
9. Apply neutralizer beginning at nape – ¼” to ½” sections staying ½” away from scalp
10. Smooth hair with gloved fingers to keep in straightened state
11. Development time – 10 min
12. Rinse 5-10 min
13. Blow dry
    14 .Flat iron
14. Do not wash, tuck or use elastics in hair for up to 48 hours for best results