Which one of the following best describes how to sanitise tools and work surfaces?

• With disinfectant chemicals or wipes

• With an autoclave

• With a solution of water and soap

• With a UV cabinet

True or false risks to health can be minimised by following the manufacturer's instructions and wearing correct PPE.

• True

• False

Cotton wool used when applying the perm solution must be:

• Removed and replaced immediately to minimise chemical burns.

• Removed at the end of the service to stop the product entering the eyes.

• Disposed of in a covered bin and incinerated at the end of the day.

• Disposed of and replaced with a plastic cap to catch any drips.

A pre-perm conditioner is used to:

• Allow the lotion to process on the ends first.

• Ensure the perm lotion is the correct pH for the hair.

• Break the hydrogen bonds at an even rate.

• Even out porosity and absorption of the perm lotion.

True or false perming products come in various strengths such as 'normal', 'tinted' and 'resistant.

• True

• False

True or false an acid perm is stronger than an alkali and can damage fragile hair.

• True

• False

Fish hooks can be avoided by using:

• Weaker perm lotion

• End papers

• Even tension

• Stronger perm lotion

True or false open skin abrasions are a contra-indication to perming and care should be taken when applying the lotion.

• True

• False

True or false an incompatibility test will identify any products that may react with perm lotion or neutraliser.

• True

• False

Which one of the following identifies the changes to the hair structure when perming?

• Disulphide bonds are broken, cystine changes to cysteine and hair is softened.

• Disulphide bonds are broken, cysteine changes to cystine and hair is softened.

• Hydrogen and salt bonds are broken and reformed and hair is hardened.

• Hydrogen and oxygen is added to the salt bonds and hair is hardened.