CCP Hair Styling & Chemical Treatments 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of hair pressing oil should be used sparingly to avoid what common styling problem?
- Flyaway static
- Excessive porosity
- Smoke and scorching (Correct answer)
- Color fading
Correct answer: Smoke and scorching
Too much pressing oil can cause the hair to smoke or scorch when heat is applied, damaging the hair shaft.
Question 2: The 'croquignole' method of permanent waving wraps the hair:
- From scalp to ends (root to tip)
- From ends to scalp (tip to root) (Correct answer)
- Horizontally in a spiral pattern
- In alternating directions on each rod
Correct answer: From ends to scalp (tip to root)
Croquignole winding wraps hair from the ends toward the scalp, producing tighter curls at the ends and looser curls near the root.
Question 3: When performing a virgin relaxer service, where should the product be applied first?
- Entire head simultaneously
- Hairline and nape first
- Most resistant area (usually the back crown) (Correct answer)
- Ends and then mid-shaft
Correct answer: Most resistant area (usually the back crown)
A virgin relaxer begins at the most resistant area so it has the most processing time before moving to more fragile areas like the hairline.
Question 4: Which of the following is a characteristic of an acid-balanced permanent wave solution?
- Works without heat, processes quickly
- Has a pH of 7.8-8.2, requires heat to process (Correct answer)
- Has a pH above 9, processes fastest
- Contains ammonium thioglycolate at high concentration
Correct answer: Has a pH of 7.8-8.2, requires heat to process
Acid waves have a pH of 7.8-8.2 and require a heat source (dryer) to activate, resulting in gentler processing.
Question 5: What does a 'piggyback' wrap technique accomplish in permanent waving?
- Adds body to fine hair without curl
- Allows two rods to be used on one section for varied curl
- Protects the scalp from chemical contact
- Creates a uniform wave from root to end on long hair (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Creates a uniform wave from root to end on long hair
The piggyback wrap uses two rods on one long hair section — one for the ends and one for the mid-length — to create even curl on very long hair.
Question 6: A client experiencing scalp irritation during a relaxer service should be treated by:
- Rinsing immediately with cool water and discontinuing the service (Correct answer)
- Applying more base cream to the irritated area
- Reducing blow-dry heat after rinsing
- Adding conditioner directly to the scalp while relaxer is still on
Correct answer: Rinsing immediately with cool water and discontinuing the service
Scalp irritation during a relaxer is a sign of chemical reaction; the product must be thoroughly rinsed immediately to prevent burns.
Question 7: The purpose of base cream applied before a relaxer service is to:
- Activate the relaxer chemicals faster
- Protect the scalp and previously relaxed hair from the chemical (Correct answer)
- Add slip for easier product application
- Lower the pH of the relaxer formula
Correct answer: Protect the scalp and previously relaxed hair from the chemical
Base cream forms a protective barrier on the scalp and demarcation line to minimize chemical irritation and over-processing.
CCP Hair Styling & Chemical Treatments 3
Which type of hair pressing oil should be used sparingly to avoid what common styling problem?