CCP Hair Styling & Chemical Treatments 2

Question 1

Which chemical bond in hair is permanently broken during a relaxer service?

Accepted Answer

Disulfide bonds

Answer

Relaxers permanently break disulfide bonds in the cortex, straightening the hair's natural curl pattern.

Question 2

A client's hair turns orange after a single-process color. What level of underlying pigment is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

Orange underlying pigment appears at approximately level 6-7 when the hair has not been lightened sufficiently.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a neutralizer in permanent waving?

Accepted Answer

Rebond broken disulfide bonds

Answer

The neutralizer (usually hydrogen peroxide) re-oxidizes and reforms the disulfide bonds around the shape of the rod.

Question 4

Which sectioning pattern is most commonly used when applying a permanent wave to create uniform curl?

Accepted Answer

Brick-lay (staggered)

Answer

A brick-lay pattern staggers the rods to avoid consistent partings that can create splits or straight lines in the finished curl.

Question 5

A sodium hydroxide relaxer is being applied to a client with color-treated hair. What is the safest course of action?

Accepted Answer

Use a lower-strength formula and perform a strand test first

Answer

Color-treated hair is more porous and fragile, requiring a milder formula and a strand test to assess integrity before a full service.

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