332A Chemical Texture Services 5

Question 1

What is a keratin smoothing treatment?

Accepted Answer

A semi-permanent service that infuses keratin protein into the hair to reduce frizz and smooth the cuticle

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A permanent wave service

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A chemical relaxer using sodium hydroxide

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A bleaching service for straightening

Question 2

What is the importance of proper sectioning and sub-sectioning for perm wrapping?

Accepted Answer

It ensures even saturation, consistent tension, and uniform curl results throughout the head

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It only matters for aesthetic reasons

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It reduces the amount of perm solution needed

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It speeds up the neutralization process

Question 3

What should a stylist check before performing any chemical texture service?

Accepted Answer

Hair and scalp condition, porosity, elasticity, texture, previous chemical history, and any contraindications

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Only the client's hair colour

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Only whether the client has had a perm before

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The brand of shampoo the client uses at home

Question 4

What is the piggyback wrapping technique?

Accepted Answer

Using two rods per section — one for the root half and one for the ends — to accommodate long hair

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Using two different perm solutions on one head

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Wrapping one rod on top of another for tighter curls

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A technique using no end papers

Question 5

What chemical process occurs during the neutralization step of a perm?

Accepted Answer

Oxidation — disulfide bonds are reformed in their new configuration

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Reduction — bonds are broken

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Hydrolysis — water breaks the bonds

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Polymerization — new proteins are created

Question 6

How should perm solution be applied to the wrapped rods?

Accepted Answer

Applied carefully and evenly to each rod, ensuring thorough saturation without excess dripping

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Poured over all rods at once

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Sprayed lightly from a distance

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Applied only to the first and last rod