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Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of:
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of:
11.5-14
Which ammonium thioglycolate relaxer strength would be used on healthy, color-treated, fine-textured or porous hair?
Which ammonium thioglycolate relaxer strength would be used on healthy, color-treated, fine-textured or porous hair?
- Mild (correct)
- Extra Strong
- Regular
- Strong
When performing a relaxer service, an acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals and excess moisture to:
When performing a relaxer service, an acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair is free of chemicals and excess moisture to:
Relaxer strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following types EXCEPT:
Relaxer strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following types EXCEPT:
Super strength relaxer is used for which of the following hair conditions?
Super strength relaxer is used for which of the following hair conditions?
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are generally used on which type of hair?
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are generally used on which type of hair?
What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously permed with ammonium thioglycolate?
What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously permed with ammonium thioglycolate?
What term doesn't describe types of relaxer?
What term doesn't describe types of relaxer?
What is used to protect the scalp and hairline from chemicals?
What is used to protect the scalp and hairline from chemicals?
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:
What should be applied to the hair to restore protein and/or moisture lost during a chemical process?
What should be applied to the hair to restore protein and/or moisture lost during a chemical process?
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of:
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of:
To protect the hair strand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?
To protect the hair strand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
Which texture pattern is associated with an elliptical follicle?
Which texture pattern is associated with an elliptical follicle?
What percentage is considered optimum relaxing?
What percentage is considered optimum relaxing?
Which of the following tests should be performed during a relaxer service to determine if additional smoothing is required?
Which of the following tests should be performed during a relaxer service to determine if additional smoothing is required?
Why is it important to rinse the hair for a long period of time following the application of the relaxer?
Why is it important to rinse the hair for a long period of time following the application of the relaxer?
Which chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color-treated hair?
Which chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color-treated hair?
Virgin relaxers may be applied 1/4 to 1/2 away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will:
Virgin relaxers may be applied 1/4 to 1/2 away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will:
Before applying a chemical relaxer product on the client’s hair and scalp, it is important to protect the skin around the hairline with a:
Before applying a chemical relaxer product on the client’s hair and scalp, it is important to protect the skin around the hairline with a:
The term that refers to the number of hair follicles per square inch is:
The term that refers to the number of hair follicles per square inch is:
When performing a relaxer service, how much of the curl pattern is removed to achieve an s curl pattern?
When performing a relaxer service, how much of the curl pattern is removed to achieve an s curl pattern?
What is the main ingredient in curl boosters?
What is the main ingredient in curl boosters?
What is the name of the product used to reduce the curl pattern?
What is the name of the product used to reduce the curl pattern?
Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the waving lotion?
Once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the waving lotion?
Curl reformation services should never be used or combined with _____________
Curl reformation services should never be used or combined with _____________
During a curl reforming service, what size parting should be used?
During a curl reforming service, what size parting should be used?
If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with which of the following?
If curl reforming is desired, cut off all hair previously treated with which of the following?
How many processes are involved when performing a curl reformation?
How many processes are involved when performing a curl reformation?
The function of a curl active is to provide moisture and:
The function of a curl active is to provide moisture and:
Rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce the natural curl. What is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?
Rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce the natural curl. What is the main ingredient found in rearrangers?
When performing a curl reformation service, the perm tool diameter chosen is generally at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern?
When performing a curl reformation service, the perm tool diameter chosen is generally at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern?
Which curl reformation service can be performed over hair relaxed with sodium hydroxide-based products?
Which curl reformation service can be performed over hair relaxed with sodium hydroxide-based products?
In the early 1900s the temporary method of hair relaxing was invented by:
In the early 1900s the temporary method of hair relaxing was invented by:
The type of relaxer service that is performed only in selected areas of the head such as the nape, sides, or perimeter is referred to as a:
The type of relaxer service that is performed only in selected areas of the head such as the nape, sides, or perimeter is referred to as a:
Curl diffusion, also called chemical-blowout, is a technique used:
Curl diffusion, also called chemical-blowout, is a technique used:
It is recommended that not more than what percent of the natural texture be removed when relaxing hair?
It is recommended that not more than what percent of the natural texture be removed when relaxing hair?
What is the pH of early relaxer products?
What is the pH of early relaxer products?
Which phase of relaxing is the most important?
Which phase of relaxing is the most important?
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by 50% of their natural shape is called:
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by 50% of their natural shape is called:
Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation?
Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation?
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have a pH of:
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have a pH of:
Which ammonium thioglycolate relaxer strength would be used on healthy, color-treated, fine-textured or porous hair?
Which ammonium thioglycolate relaxer strength would be used on healthy, color-treated, fine-textured or porous hair?
Relaxer strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following types EXCEPT:
Relaxer strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following types EXCEPT:
What should be applied to the hair to restore protein and/or moisture lost during a chemical process?
What should be applied to the hair to restore protein and/or moisture lost during a chemical process?
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
Virgin relaxers may be applied 1/4 to 1/2 away from the scalp because body heat will:
Virgin relaxers may be applied 1/4 to 1/2 away from the scalp because body heat will:
Which chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color-treated hair?
Which chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color-treated hair?
A pull test is performed to check for which of the following conditions:
A pull test is performed to check for which of the following conditions:
When performing a relaxer service, how much of the curl pattern is removed to achieve an S curl pattern?
When performing a relaxer service, how much of the curl pattern is removed to achieve an S curl pattern?
Why should brushing the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
Why should brushing the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
Checking into your client's relaxer history is part of what service essential?
Checking into your client's relaxer history is part of what service essential?
Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by:
Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by:
The cause of breakage within the nape after relaxing is due to _____________
The cause of breakage within the nape after relaxing is due to _____________
A Virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be performed after a:
A Virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be performed after a:
Natural oils that are removed during the chemical relaxing process are replaced by:
Natural oils that are removed during the chemical relaxing process are replaced by:
Flashcards
Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers
Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers
Relaxers with a high alkaline pH (11.5-14), commonly known as lye relaxers, used for tightly curled hair.
Ammonium Thioglycolate Relaxers
Ammonium Thioglycolate Relaxers
Relaxers with a pH level of 8.5 to 9.5, gentler than sodium hydroxide, often used for curl reformation and softening hair.
Relaxer Application
Relaxer Application
The process of applying relaxers to hair, involving neutralizing shampoos, protective creams, and specific application techniques.
Neutralizing Shampoo
Neutralizing Shampoo
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Protective Creams
Protective Creams
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Virgin Relaxer Application
Virgin Relaxer Application
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Elliptical Follicle
Elliptical Follicle
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S Curl Pattern
S Curl Pattern
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Pull Test
Pull Test
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Sodium and Ammonium Thioglycolate Together
Sodium and Ammonium Thioglycolate Together
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Overprocessing
Overprocessing
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Pre-Relaxer Shampoo
Pre-Relaxer Shampoo
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Client Consultation
Client Consultation
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Curl Reformation
Curl Reformation
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Chemical Blowout
Chemical Blowout
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Curl Boosters and Rearrangers
Curl Boosters and Rearrangers
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Replenishing Lost Moisture and Protein
Replenishing Lost Moisture and Protein
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Restoration of Natural Oils
Restoration of Natural Oils
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Zonal Relaxers
Zonal Relaxers
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Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker
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Alkaline pH
Alkaline pH
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Tightly Curled Hair
Tightly Curled Hair
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Curl Reformation Services
Curl Reformation Services
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Chemical Interactions
Chemical Interactions
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Professional Practices
Professional Practices
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Hair Elasticity
Hair Elasticity
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Overprocessing
Overprocessing
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Hair History Consultation
Hair History Consultation
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Neutralizing Shampoo
Neutralizing Shampoo
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Zonal Relaxer
Zonal Relaxer
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Curl Booster
Curl Booster
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Study Notes
Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers
- Have an alkaline pH of 11.5-14.
- Commonly known as lye relaxers.
- Typically used on tightly curled hair.
Ammonium Thioglycolate Relaxers
- pH level ranges around 8.5 to 9.5.
- Strength labeled as mild is ideal for healthy, color-treated, fine-textured, or porous hair.
- Also utilized for curl reformation and softening hair.
Relaxer Application
- An acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is applied post-relaxer to eliminate chemicals and excess moisture.
- Protective creams or base creams are essential to shield the scalp and hairline from chemicals during the application.
- Virgin relaxers should be applied 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the scalp for optimal results, as body heat helps spread the product.
Curl Patterns and Texture
- Curly hair is generally associated with an elliptical follicle.
- To achieve an s curl pattern, 75% of the curl must be removed during the service.
- A pull test is used to assess hair elasticity.
Chemical Interactions
- Sodium hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate should not be mixed, especially if hair has previously been permed with ammonium thioglycolate.
- Extreme breakage post-relaxer can result from improper neutralization or overprocessing.
Professional Practices
- Clients should refrain from shampooing their hair for 48 hours before a sodium hydroxide relaxer service.
- The importance of consulting clients about their relaxer history is crucial in determining the appropriate service.
Curl Reformation Services
- Curl reformation involves thinning the natural pattern, typically requiring a thinner than normal parting during application.
- Chemical blowout or curl diffusion is a process that reduces curl by about 50%.
- The main ingredient in curl boosters and rearrangers is ammonium thioglycolate.
Treatment and Aftercare
- Lost moisture and protein from chemical processes can be replenished using protein or moisturizing conditioners.
- Natural oils are restored by applying conditioning treatments after relaxing.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Zonal relaxers are targeted services performed in selected hair areas like the nape or sides.
- Historically, Madam C.J. Walker invented a temporary hair relaxing method in the early 1900s.
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