Chapter 20: Chemical Texture (Relaxers & Curls)

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_________________________________________ is the process of rearranging the structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form.

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chemical hair relaxing

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The chemistry of relaxers and permanent waving is:

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exactly the same

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What are the three most common types of hair relaxers?

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ammonium thio, guanidine hydroxide, sodium hydroxide

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These relaxers use the same ATG that is used in permanent waving but at a higher concentration and a higher pH.

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thio relaxers

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The __________________________________ used with thio relaxers is usually hydrogen peroxide.

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neutralizer

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This combines the use of a thio relaxer with a flat iron.

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Japanese thermal straightener

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The hydroxide ion is the active ingredient in all ___________________________________ _________________________.

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hydroxide relaxers

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Hair that has been treated with a hydroxide relaxer is unfit for ___________________ ______________________ and will not hold a curl.

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permanent waving

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Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called _____________ __________________.

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lye relaxers

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An oily substance used to protect the skin and scalp during hair relaxing:

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base cream