Cosmetology Test Chemical Texture Services 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a neutralizer in a permanent wave service?

Accepted Answer

To stop the waving action and rebuild disulfide bonds

Answer

To soften and swell the hair cuticle

Answer

To add moisture and condition the hair

Answer

To remove excess waving solution from the hair

Question 2

Which type of hair is most resistant to chemical texture services and may require a longer processing time?

Accepted Answer

Coarse, low-porosity hair

Answer

Fine, porous hair

Answer

Color-treated hair

Answer

Previously relaxed hair

Question 3

A client's hair breaks during a strand test for a relaxer. What should the cosmetologist do?

Accepted Answer

Apply a protein treatment and reschedule the service

Answer

Proceed cautiously with a milder relaxer

Answer

Add more base cream and continue the application

Answer

Dilute the relaxer with water before applying

Question 4

What does 'thio' refer to in the context of permanent wave chemistry?

Accepted Answer

Thioglycolate, the active reducing agent

Answer

Thermal heat activation required

Answer

The pH level of the waving solution

Answer

A type of alkaline neutralizer

Question 5

Which perm rod placement technique creates a uniform wave pattern throughout all the hair?

Accepted Answer

Straight set (nine-block)

Answer

Piggyback wrap

Answer

Curvature perm

Answer

Bricklay pattern

Question 6

What is the correct action if waving lotion accidentally contacts a client's eyes during a perm service?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with cool water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention

Answer

Apply neutralizer immediately to the eye area

Answer

Blot with a dry towel and monitor the client

Answer

Apply an eye drop solution and continue the service

Question 7

A sodium hydroxide relaxer has a pH of approximately:

Accepted Answer

12.0 to 14.0

Answer

4.5 to 5.5

Answer

6.5 to 7.5

Answer

9.0 to 10.0