The science of Perming

We look for these during consultation?

• Contra-indications

• Contra-indicators

• Control- factors

• Control-indications

These determine the curl size required?

• Perm solution

• End papers

• Perm rods

• Curling tongs

These are used to help prevent fish hooks.

• Perm rods

• Tail comb

• End papers

• Clips

This perm lotion has a PH between 8.2-9.6

• Acid

• Exothermic

• Demi wave

• Alkaline

This perm solution has a PH of 4.5

• Alkaline

• Exothermic

• Acid

• Demi-wave

These bonds are broken during the shampoo process

• Hydrogen bonds

• Salt links

• Di-sulphide bonds

• Hair bonds

These are found in the hair structure. (more than one answer)

• Neutraliser

• Cuticle

• Cortex

• Polypeptide chains

This lotion breaks down the bonds to form a curl.

• Neutraliser

• Conditioner

• Shampoo

• Perm solution

This lotion is used to fix the curl into its new shape.

• Neutraliser

• Perm lotion

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

Up to 20% of these are broken during the perming process.

• Hydrogen bonds

• Di-sulphide bonds

• Salt links

• Cuticle