Cosmetology Test Chemical Texture Services 3

Question 1

What type of perm is recommended for clients with color-treated or previously chemically processed hair?

Accepted Answer

Acid-balanced perm (low pH perm)

Answer

Alkaline (cold wave) perm

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Exothermic perm

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Sodium hydroxide perm

Question 2

What is 'over-processing' in a chemical relaxer service?

Accepted Answer

Leaving the relaxer on beyond the recommended time, causing damage

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Applying too much base cream to the scalp

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Using a relaxer that is too mild for the hair texture

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Applying the relaxer too close to the scalp on a new growth application

Question 3

Which wrapping technique uses two rods on one section of hair, one wrapped on top of the other?

Accepted Answer

Piggyback wrap

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Double-rod technique

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Spiral wrap

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Curvature wrap

Question 4

Why must a cosmetologist avoid overlapping relaxer onto previously relaxed hair?

Accepted Answer

It can cause severe breakage of already-processed hair

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It causes the relaxer to become ineffective

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It alters the pH of new growth areas

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It prevents the neutralizing shampoo from working

Question 5

What does the term 'elasticity test' evaluate before a chemical texture service?

Accepted Answer

The hair's ability to stretch and return to its original length

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The hair's ability to absorb moisture

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The porosity level of the cuticle layer

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The density of hair follicles per square inch

Question 6

An exothermic perm generates heat through a chemical reaction. This heat primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Open the cuticle and speed up processing

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Neutralize the waving solution faster

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Reduce the pH of the waving lotion

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Protect the scalp from chemical burns

Question 7

Which of the following is a sign of under-processed hair after a permanent wave?

Accepted Answer

Wave pattern drops out quickly after rinsing

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Hair is frizzy and overly curly

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Hair feels gummy when stretched

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Scalp shows signs of chemical burns