Milady Chapter 20 Chemical Relaxers

What is the process that rearranges the structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form?

• Permanent waving
• Chemical relaxing
• Neutralizaton

Hydroxide relaxers have a lower pH than thio relaxers.

• True
• False

What type of relaxer are lye and no-lye relaxers?

• Thio relaxer
• Thio neutralizer
• Hydroxide neutralizer
• Hydroxide relaxer

Can you use a thio relaxer on hair that has been treated with a hydroxide relaxer?

• No
• Yes

What is the purpose of a neutralizer?

• To straighten or soften naturally curly hair
• To undo the straightening of the relaxer
• To bring down the pH of the hair
• To prep the hair for a relaxer

Which type of relaxer should be used for fine, color-treated, and/or damaged hair?

• Regular strength
• Mild strength
• Super strength

How long should you wait after a kertain-based straightening treatment to wash your hair?

• 48 hours
• 24 hours
• 5 days
• 72 hours

You should always make sure to shampoo your client before a chemical relaxing service.

• True
• False

What is the purpose of a soft-curl permanent?

• To completely straighten the hair
• To reformat hair into large and loose curls
• To create a tight, coiled curl

What kind of hair should a super-strength relaxer be used on?

• Fine
• Medium
• Coarse
• Damaged