FREE Milady Chemical Texture Services Questions and Answers

Question 1

The two principal actions in permanent waving are:

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Physical and chemical

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Wrapping and drying

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Sectioning and applying

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Rinsing and neutralizing

Question 2

What type of curl is produced by a concave perm rod?

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A tighter curl at the ends and a looser curl near the scalp

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A uniform curl from scalp to ends

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A looser curl at the ends and a tighter curl near the scalp

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A loose, body wave only

Question 3

The main active ingredient in an alkaline permanent wave is:

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Ammonium thioglycolate

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Sodium hydroxide

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Glyceryl monothioglycolate

Question 4

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

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To rebuild and reharden disulfide bonds

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To break disulfide bonds

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To soften the hair's cuticle

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To remove the waving lotion from the hair

Question 5

Hair with high porosity generally requires which type of chemical service solution?

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A less alkaline solution and shorter processing time

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A more alkaline solution and longer processing time

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A stronger neutralizer to ensure curl formation

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Pre-softening with a higher pH solution before the service

Question 6

Before applying a sodium hydroxide relaxer, a cosmetologist must NOT perform which of the following steps?

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Shampoo the hair

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Analyze the client's hair and scalp

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Perform a strand test

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Section the hair into four quadrants