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Which phase of relaxing is the most important?
It is recommended that not more than what percent of the natural texture be removed when relaxing the hair?
85%
All of the following terms describe a type of relaxer EXCEPT:
All of the following statements describe neutralizers used for relaxing services EXCEPT:
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Why should brushing and pulling the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
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A service used on natural, untreated hair to straighten the hair up to 85% is the:
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In the early 1900s, the temporary method of hair relaxing was invented by:
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When the relaxer is applied to the new growth only to match the previously relaxed hair, it is referred to as which of the following types of relaxer services?
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Which ingredient is found in the stronger of the two most commonly used chemical relaxers?
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Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:
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Which of the following descriptions is NOT a step taken when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
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Checking into your client's relaxer history is part of which service essential?
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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:
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Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
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The client record houses the following information, EXCEPT:
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All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxers EXCEPT:
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Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of:
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Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of:
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Curl diffusion, also called chemical blowout, is a technique used:
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What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously relaxed with a thioglycolate relaxer?
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To protect parts of the hair strand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?
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Which ammonium thioglycolate relaxer strength should be used on healthy, color-treated, fine-textured or porous hair?
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Sodium hydroxide relaxers are generally used on which type of hair?
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A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called:
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Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation?
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Study Notes
Relaxers Overview
- Both physical and chemical phases are crucial in the relaxing process.
- Maximum 85% of natural hair texture should be removed during relaxing.
- Common relaxers include sodium hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate.
Types of Relaxers
- Aniline derivative is NOT a type of relaxer.
- Virgin relaxer services straighten untreated hair up to 85%.
- Retouch relaxers target only new growth to match previously relaxed hair.
Chemical Components
- Sodium hydroxide is present in stronger chemical relaxers.
- Ammonium thioglycolate serves as a chemical reducing agent, softening hair.
- Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH range of 8.5-9.5, while sodium hydroxide relaxers range from pH 11.5-14.
Service Practices
- Avoid brushing and pulling hair before chemical services to prevent scalp irritation.
- Consult client's relaxer history before service.
- An acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo is used to re-harden hair post-chemical treatment.
- Clients should refrain from shampooing 48 hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service.
Client Record and Safety
- The client record should not include legal information.
- Protective cream is essential to shield unprocessed hair during retouch services.
- Sodium hydroxide requires base cream application on the scalp to minimize irritation.
Additional Techniques
- Curl diffusion or chemical blowout reduces curl in overly curly hair.
- Sodium hydroxide relaxers are suitable for tightly curled hair.
- Mild ammonium thioglycolate relaxers are best for healthy, color-treated, fine-textured, or porous hair.
Contraindications
- Avoid applying sodium hydroxide to hair previously treated with thioglycolate relaxers.
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