Chemical Texture

Permanent ____ chemically restructures natural hair into a different wave pattern.

• relaxing
• texturizing
• coloring
• waving

A curl reformation is a process used to restructure very curly hair into ____.

• braids
• a larger curl pattern
• almost straight hair
• very straight hair

Chemical hair relaxing____.

• increases the fullness of fine, soft hair
• redirects resistant growth patterns until new growth occurs
• chemically rearranges the basic structure of overly curly hair into a straighter hair form
• provides greater styling control

Open communication between the barber and the client is accomplished by asking open-ended questions to determine the client’s ____.

• desires and past experiences
• personal style
• past experiences and the culture at their workplace
• style icons

Which topic during the client consultation can be addressed by having the client look at pictures, magazines, and stylebooks?

• The current type and condition of the client’s hair.
• The desired hairstyle and amount of curl or straightening
• The client’s lifestyle.
• How the hairstyle relates to the client’s overall personal image

All of the following are reasons to avoid chemical texture services except for ____.

• open sores
• scalp disease
• abrasions
• resistant hair

The most important factor in determining the ____ for chemical texturizing services is the hair’s porosity

• processing time
• proportions of waving lotion components
• amount of neutralizer required
• number of rods needed

Resistant hair requires a more ____ solution in a chemical texture service.

• alkaline
• neutral
• acidic
• delicate

Fine hair ____ in a chemical texture service.

• requires the most alkaline solution
• may be more resistant to chemical processes
• processes faster than medium or coarse hair types
• processes slower than medium or coarse hair types

The greater the degree of ____, the longer the wave will remain in the hair

• porosity
• melanin
• density
• elasticity