Permanent Waving Test

What product is used to equalize porosity and protect the hair while perming?

• neutralizer

• waving lotion

• conditioner

• pre-wrap

The proper method for draping for a perm is

• towel, cape and towel

• neck strip and shampoo cape

• neck strip and cloth cape

• neck strip and combout cape

When wrapping permanent wave rods the nape is wrapped first because

• it is the most resistant

• it is the least resistant

• none of the above

• it is usually the shortest area

Which product closes the cuticle of the hair, reforms the chemical bonds in the hair and shrinks and hardens the hair?

• neutralizer

• hair setting lotion

• ammonium thioglycolate

• permanent waving lotion

Heat waves are also referred to as

• alkaline waves

• acid waves

• salt waves

• base waves

The pH of a cold wave ranges from

• 5.5-6.9

• 4.5-5.5

• 11.5-14

• 8.5-9.5

Which item helps to control the hair ends while wrapping, prevents fishhooks, and protects the hair?

• sectioning clips

• perm rod

• end paper

• pre-wrap

The pH of a heat wave ranges from

• 5.5-6.9

• 4.5-5.5

• 11.5-14

• 8.5-9.5

The type of heat wave that requires a hair dryer to process is called

• endomorphic heat wave

• endothermic heat wave

• exothermic heat wave

• mesomorphic heat wave

What item of protective equipment is commonly worn by the cosmetologist while perming?

• dust mask

• rubber gloves

• goggles

• safety glasses