CCP Chemical Relaxers & Texturizers 2

Question 1

How should a relaxer be applied during a retouch service on previously relaxed hair?

Accepted Answer

Only to the new growth, avoiding the previously relaxed hair

Answer

From roots to ends, same as a virgin application

Answer

Only to the ends, then worked toward the roots

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Mixed into shampoo for even distribution

Question 2

What is 'texlaxing'?

Accepted Answer

Intentionally under-processing the hair to retain some natural texture

Answer

Applying maximum-strength relaxer for a completely straight result

Answer

A thermal straightening technique using flat irons

Answer

Relaxing only the ends of the hair shaft

Question 3

What should a cosmetologist do if a client has open sores or abrasions on the scalp before a relaxer service?

Accepted Answer

Postpone the service until the scalp has fully healed

Answer

Apply extra base cream over the affected areas and proceed

Answer

Switch to a no-lye formula, which is safer for broken skin

Answer

Dilute the relaxer with conditioner to reduce irritation

Question 4

Which hair type requires the most careful monitoring during relaxer processing?

Accepted Answer

Fine, color-treated, or previously chemically processed hair

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Coarse, resistant virgin hair

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Thick, healthy hair with a looser curl pattern

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Gray or white hair on older clients

Question 5

What does the 'smoothing test' determine during a relaxer application?

Accepted Answer

How straight the hair has become, to gauge processing progress

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How well the base cream is protecting the scalp

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Whether the relaxer has been evenly distributed through the hair

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Whether the neutralizer is ready to be applied

Question 6

What is the minimum recommended time between relaxer retouch services?

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks

Answer

1–2 weeks

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4–6 weeks

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3–4 months

Question 7

Which chemical service should NEVER be performed on the same day as a relaxer?

Accepted Answer

Permanent wave (perm)

Answer

Deep conditioning treatment

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Protein restructuring treatment

Answer

Hot oil scalp massage