Chemical Texturizing Flashcards
(133 cards)
0
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The main ingredient in an acid wave is ________________.
A
glycerol monothioglycolate
1
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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
2
Q
The chemical phase of perms includes what three steps?
A
applying perm solution, rinsing the perm solution from the hair, applying neutralizer
3
Q
To produce large curls, wave formations, or body waves it is necessary to use _________________.
A
larger diameter rods
4
Q
Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls?
A
straight
5
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Concave rods create a ___________ and more __________ pattern on the ends.
A
wider, spiraling
6
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In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will eliminate crimps or ___________ on the ends of the hair.
A
fishhooks
7
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What is the bookend method of perm wrapping?
A
Using one end paper folded in half over the hair.
8
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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
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
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
11
Q
To create more volume, which tool position should be used?
A
On base
12
Q
On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since expansion is limited at the base and ___________________.
A
tension may cause breakage
13
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Which tool position results in no curl at the scalp and a minimal degree of volume?
A
Off base
14
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Partial perms are designed to ______________.
A
position new texture only where it is needed
15
Q
In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the __________________.
A
disulfide bonds
16
Q
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid waves use to perform the processing action?
A
heat
17
Q
Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause ________________.
A
inconsistent curl formation
18
Q
When perming resistant hair, it may require ________________.
A
longer processing time
19
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Which three chemicals are the main ingredients in most neutralizers?
A
sodium bromate, sodium perborate, hydrogen peroxide
20
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A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds and __________________ caused by the alkalinity.
A
reduces swelling
21
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To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized the hair needs to be _____________.
A
rinsed
22
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What is considered to be the range of pH for alkaline waves?
A
8.0 - 9.5
23
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The high alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and ________.
A
swello
24
Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and _____________ curl.
stronger
25
Acid perms are better for use on resistant hair. (True or False)
False
26
The more porous hair is, the ________ resistant it is to absorbing perm solution.
less
27
To equalize the porosity of highly porous hair, it may be necessary to use ________________.
prewrap products
28
Porosity is the ability of the hair to ____________.
absorb liquids
29
The hair's ability to stretch and return to its original shape is called ______________.
elasticity
30
Hair is generally referred to as fine, medium or coarse when analyzing which classification?
texture
31
Texture, elasticity and porosity determine the processing time and type of perm solution to use. (True or False)
True
32
Hair density does not always match hair __________.
texture
33
What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?
perm rod size
34
Hair that has been colored cannot be permed. (True or False)
False
35
Before perming, identify if the hair has been tinted, bleached, highlighted or _____________.
previously permed
36
What is applied to the client's hairline prior to a perm service to protect the skin?
protective creamq
37
If perm solution comes in contact with the client's eyers or skin, what action should be taken?
Rinse thoroughly with cool water
38
Proper draping for chemical services prevents ____________________.
burns, skin irritation, and damage to client clothing
39
What ingredients in color products could cause uneven curls, discoloration, and hair breakage?
Metallic salts
40
When performing a metallic salt test, immerse at least 20 strands of hair in the prepared mixture for ____________ minutes.
30
41
Prior to performing a preliminary test curl, hair should be shampooed and __________________.
gently towel dried
42
After completing a chemical texture service, it is important to update the client's _________________.
record card
43
What is most likely the cause of underprocessed hair?
Perm solution not left on long enough
44
What could be the cause of weak or limp curls?
underprocessing
45
What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected?
incomplete neutralization
46
Hair wound on rods with too much tension may cause _________________.
breakage or dryness
47
The most common ingredient found in products that completely straighten the hair is ________________.
sodium hydroxide
48
Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that is ________________.
curly when wet and frizzy when dry
49
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as _________________.
lye relaxers
50
Super strength relaxers are used on what type of hair?
tightly curled, coarse textured hair
51
Which ammonium thioglycolate relaxer strength would be used on healthy, color-treated, fine textured, or porous hair?
mild
52
A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on ____________ hair.
bleached
53
What product should NOT be used on hair that has been previously permed with ammonium thioglycolate?
sodium hydroxide
54
___________________ are the three determining factors for processing time and relaxer strength.
Texture, elasticity, and porosity
55
When performing a chemical relaxing procedure on porous hair, choose a product that has a ___________ alkaline content.
lower
56
A pull test is performed to check ______________ of the hair.
elasticity
57
What is the shape of a tightly curled hair folicle?
elliptical
58
What is the optimum percent of natural curl pattern to remove when relaxing?
85%
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The three methods of applying relaxer are ____________________.
brush, comb, or fingers
60
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?
Additional smoothing
61
How far away from the scalp should a virgin relaxer be applied?
1/4" - 1/2"
62
An acid balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals to _________________.
reharden the hair
63
What does the porosity of the hair affect when working with a chemical relaxer?
processing time
64
What is used to protect the scalp and hairline from caustic chemicals?
protective base cream
66
When performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolate is joined with what ingredient to create a waving lotion?
Amoinia
67
The main ingredient found in an acid wave is _____________.
Glycerol monothioglycolate
68
Virgin sodium hydroxide relaxers may be applied from 1/4" to 1/2" from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will ___________________.
allow it to expand upward to the scalp
69
When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should first shampoo the client's hair. (True or False)
False
70
What should be done to replace the natural oils of the hair that were removed during a chemical relaxing process?
conditioning treatment
71
Virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after a light shampoo. (True or False)
True
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Which test should be performed during a virgin thio relaxer to determine if the proper amount of relaxation has occurred?
comb test
73
To protect previously treated hair from the chemical product when performing a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?
protective cream
74
Rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce the natural curl. What is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?
ammonium thioglycolate
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During a curl reformation service, what size partings should be used?
thinner than normal
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An acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals to _______________.
reharden the hair
77
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?
2
78
Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the waving lotion?
additional booster
79
The function of curl activator is to provide moisture and to help retain ___________ of a new curl configuration.
shape
80
Why should brushing of the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
To prevent scalp irritation
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If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with _________________.
sodium hydroxide
82
To produce large curls, wave formations or body waves, it is necessary to use _______________________.
large diameter rods
83
Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls?
straight
84
Concave rods produce which type of curl?
wider at the scalp and more spiraling at the ends
85
In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques help eliminate _____________ on the ends of the hair.
fishhooks
86
Describe the bookend technique for end papers.
one end paper folded in half over the ends of the hair
87
Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm will ______________ the neutralizer and ____________ the curl formation.
dilute; weaken
88
On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms because ________________________.
tension may cause breakage
89
In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the ______________ bonds.
disulfide
90
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid waves use to perform the processing action?
heat
91
Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause ___________________.
inconsistent curl formation
92
When perming ___________ hair, longer processing time may be required.
resistant
93
A neutralizer restores the side bonds and also reduces ______________ caused by alkalinity.
swelling
94
After the hair has been neutralized, it must be _______________ to remove all chemicals.
rinsed
95
Alkaline waves have a pH between ______________________.
8.0 - 9.5
96
The high ______________ of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and swell.
alkalinity
97
Alkaline perms produce faster processing time and ______________ curl.
stronger
98
The more ______ hair is, the less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution.
porous
99
Porosity is the hair's ability to _____________.
absorb and retain liquids
100
When performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolate is joined with what ingredient to create a waving lotion?
Amoinia
101
The main ingredient found in an acid wave is _____________.
Glycerol monothioglycolate
102
Virgin sodium hydroxide relaxers may be applied from 1/4" to 1/2" from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will ___________________.
allow it to expand upward to the scalp
103
When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should first shampoo the client's hair. (True or False)
False
104
What should be done to replace the natural oils of the hair that were removed during a chemical relaxing process?
conditioning treatment
105
Virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after a light shampoo. (True or False)
True
106
Which test should be performed during a virgin thio relaxer to determine if the proper amount of relaxation has occurred?
comb test
107
To protect previously treated hair from the chemical product when performing a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?
protective cream
108
Rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce the natural curl. What is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?
ammonium thioglycolate
109
During a curl reformation service, what size partings should be used?
thinner than normal
110
An acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals to _______________.
reharden the hair
111
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?
2
112
Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the waving lotion?
additional booster
113
The function of curl activator is to provide moisture and to help retain ___________ of a new curl configuration.
shape
114
Why should brushing of the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
To prevent scalp irritation
115
If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with _________________.
sodium hydroxide
116
To produce large curls, wave formations or body waves, it is necessary to use _______________________.
large diameter rods
117
Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls?
straight
118
Concave rods produce which type of curl?
wider at the scalp and more spiraling at the ends
119
In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques help eliminate _____________ on the ends of the hair.
fishhooks
120
Describe the bookend technique for end papers.
one end paper folded in half over the ends of the hair
121
Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm will ______________ the neutralizer and ____________ the curl formation.
dilute; weaken
122
On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms because ________________________.
tension may cause breakage
123
In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the ______________ bonds.
disulfide
124
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid waves use to perform the processing action?
heat
125
Skipping rods when applying perm solution could cause ___________________.
inconsistent curl formation
126
When perming ___________ hair, longer processing time may be required.
resistant
127
A neutralizer restores the side bonds and also reduces ______________ caused by alkalinity.
swelling
128
After the hair has been neutralized, it must be _______________ to remove all chemicals.
rinsed
129
Alkaline waves have a pH between ______________________.
8.0 - 9.5
130
The high ______________ of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and swell.
alkalinity
131
Alkaline perms produce faster processing time and ______________ curl.
stronger
132
The more ______ hair is, the less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution.
porous
133
Porosity is the hair's ability to _____________.
absorb and retain liquids
