Cosmetology Test Chemical Texture Services 5

Question 1

A client's hair turns into a gummy, mushy texture during a perm strand test. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

The hair is over-processed and cannot safely receive a perm

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The hair is resistant and needs more processing time

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The neutralizer should be applied immediately to stop processing

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The waving lotion is too mild for the hair type

Question 2

What is the key difference between a 'no-base' relaxer application and a 'base' application?

Accepted Answer

No-base relaxers are applied to the hair only without pre-coating the scalp with base cream

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No-base relaxers contain a built-in scalp protector; base applications require separate base cream

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No-base relaxers use guanidine instead of sodium hydroxide

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No-base applications skip the neutralizing shampoo step

Question 3

Which rod size produces the tightest curl pattern in a permanent wave?

Accepted Answer

Small diameter rod

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Large diameter rod

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Medium diameter rod

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Extra-large diameter rod

Question 4

What is 'thio-free' or 'alternative' perm chemistry based on?

Accepted Answer

Cysteamine or other non-thioglycolate reducing agents

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Sodium hydroxide as the active agent

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Hydrogen peroxide as the sole active ingredient

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Formaldehyde-based straightening compounds

Question 5

How long should the neutralizer typically remain on the hair during a permanent wave service?

Accepted Answer

5 to 10 minutes

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1 to 2 minutes

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20 to 30 minutes

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45 to 60 minutes

Question 6

A client with fine, thin hair wants a perm. Which technique would add volume without over-curling?

Accepted Answer

Body wave using large rods

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Spiral wrap with small rods throughout

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Piggyback wrap with medium rods

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Weave technique with alternating small rods

Question 7

What is the function of a 'pre-wrap lotion' applied before rolling perm rods?

Accepted Answer

It conditions the hair and controls porosity for more even processing

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It acts as a neutralizer to stabilize the hair before processing

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It replaces the need for end papers during wrapping

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It activates the waving lotion by raising its pH