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Cosmetoligst should reccomend that clients take which of the following steps tp peserve moisture after a soft curl perm.

• shampoo the hair within the first 24 hours.

• staying indoors during the sunniest part of the day .

• applying proctective base cream to the scalp before showering.

• wearing a processing cap while sleeping.

A hair analysis indicates the client has non-porous hair. Which perm type should the cosmetologist recommend?

• true acid wave

• alkaline/cold wave

• low-pH wave

• thio-free wave

All of the following are reasons to study chemical texture services EXCEPT:

• Cosmetologists who understand how to perform texture services can meet client expectations while safely treating their hair

• Salons require cosmetologists who perform haircolor services to also perform texture services as a condition of employment

• Texture services are in high demand because they allow clients to follow popular hairstyle trends by changing the texture of their hair.

• Texture services require frequent maintenance, which leads to profitable and recurring appointments

What should the cosmetologist instruct clients to do if perm solution drips into the eyes?

• Rinse the eyes with a special neutralizer solution.

• Apply protective cream closer to the eyes.

• Flush the eyes thoroughly with cool water

• Pat the eyes dry with a soft, warm towel

How do chemical hair relaxers work?

• They decrease the hair’s pH balance to an alkaline state, allowing the relaxer to reach the hair follicle, which restructures the hair’s texture.

• They increase the hair’s pH balance to an alkaline state, which raises the cuticle layer and allows the relaxer to reach the cortex, where restructuring takes place.

• They break the hydrogen bonds, which are responsible for the hair’s texture, in order to change the hair from straight to curly, or curly to straight.

• They repair broken disulfide bonds that attach to the natural keratin found in hair fibers to permanently restructure the hair’s shape

A higher frequency of curl reversion occurs in relaxers that use which of the following active ingredients?

• guanidine hydroxide

• ammonium thioglycolate

• ammonium sulfite

• sodium hydroxide

Which statement describes no-lye relaxers?

• No-lye relaxers increase the acidity of the hair and scalp, which prevents the growth of harmful bacteria that cause brittleness.

• Because no-lye relaxers have a lower pH, they are suitable for clients who have scalp sensitivities

• No-lye relaxers process faster than other types of relaxers because the mixture absorbs quickly and breaks the disulfide bonds faster.

• Cosmetologists prefer no-lye relaxers because they prevent the mineral build-up that causes hair to dry out.

A client wants to straighten coarse hair. The client mentions that their hair often seems frizzy and is concerned that if their hair loses all its curl it might look even frizzier. The client also seems hesitant to make a permanent change. Which service should the cosmetologist recommend?

• Jheri curl

• low-pH relaxer

• keratin treatment

• soft curl perm

When does the majority of the processing for permanent waving occur?

• within 30 minutes

• after 45 minutes

• after 25 minutes

• within 5 to 10 minutes

When wrapping hair for a perm, which pattern provides the greatest flexibility for directional flow?

• bricklay

• double-rod

• basic

• spiral