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

Answer

A keratin smoothing treatment applies a keratin-based formula to the hair, which is then sealed with a flat iron. It temporarily reduces frizz, smooths the cuticle, and adds shine for several weeks to months without permanently altering the bond structure.

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

Answer

Proper sectioning ensures each subsection of hair fits correctly on the rod with even tension and consistent size. This results in uniform curl development, even saturation of perm solution, and a professional, balanced result.

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

Answer

A thorough analysis before any chemical texture service should include assessing the hair's porosity, elasticity, texture, density, scalp condition, previous chemical services, and any contraindications such as metallic dyes or recent relaxer use.

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

Answer

The piggyback technique uses two rods per section for long hair. The hair is wound from the mid-shaft to the scalp on one rod, and the remaining ends are wound on a second rod. This prevents uneven processing on very long hair.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Oxidation — disulfide bonds are reformed in their new configuration

Answer

Neutralization is an oxidation process. The neutralizer (usually containing hydrogen peroxide) adds oxygen to the broken sulfur bonds, causing them to reform as disulfide bonds in the new shape dictated by the perm rod.

Red Seal Hairstylist 332A Practice Test

Red Seal Hairstylist 332A Practice Test

332A Chemical Texture Services 5