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How does ammonium thioglycolate contribute to the process of perming hair strands?

• Oxidizes thiol groups to disulphide links.

• Softens the hair by breaking disulphide bonds.

• Helps reform the disulphide bonds in the hair.

• Neutralizes the hair after perming.

Answer explanation

Ammonium thioglycolate helps reform the disulphide bonds in the hair, contributing to the perming process.

Which step in the perming process involves the application of a reducing agent to break disulfide bonds?

• Neutralizing

• Setting

• Reforming

• Softening

Answer explanation

The step in the perming process that involves the application of a reducing agent to break disulfide bonds is Setting.

Why is it essential to break disulfide bonds in the hair during the perming process?

• B. makes hair more brittle

• A. strengthens hair fibers

• D. allows hair to take on a new shape

• C. changes hair color

Answer explanation

Breaking disulfide bonds in the hair during the perming process allows the hair to take on a new shape, making it essential for the process.

What is a benefit of permed hair in terms of styling options?

• Permed hair is only suitable for specific hairstyles.

• Permed hair offers no versatility in styling.

• Permed hair limits the ways it can be styled.

• Permed hair can be styled in various ways.

Answer explanation

Permed hair offers no versatility in styling, limiting the ways it can be styled, making it less suitable for various hairstyles.

How does perming contribute to styling convenience?

• Offers long-lasting effects

• Only suitable for short hair

• Requires excessive maintenance

• Requires daily restyling

Answer explanation

Perming is only suitable for short hair, making it more convenient for styling compared to longer hair lengths.

How can changing one's hairstyle through perming impact confidence?

• Perming can impact confidence negatively by causing damage to the hair and leading to self-doubt.

• Perming can impact confidence by making others perceive the individual as less professional or competent.

• Perming can impact confidence by limiting the individual's ability to style their hair in different ways.

• Perming can impact confidence positively by providing a new look and boosting self-esteem.

Answer explanation

Perming can impact confidence positively by providing a new look and boosting self-esteem.

How do modern techniques in hair perming contribute to reducing damage to the hair?

• By using lower heat settings during the process

• By adding harsh chemicals to the perm solution

• By increasing the duration of the perming process

• By using traditional rods instead of digital perm machines

Answer explanation

Increasing the duration of the perming process allows for gentler processing, reducing damage to the hair compared to using higher heat settings or harsh chemicals.

Why is heat applied during the processing step of hair perming?

• To break and reform disulfide bonds in the hair

• To remove natural oils from the hair

• to speed up the process of reshaping the hair

• To add moisture to the hair

Answer explanation

Heat is applied during the processing step of hair perming to speed up the process of reshaping the hair, not to break and reform disulfide bonds or remove natural oils.

What aspect of identity can hair perming represent?

• Personal style and creativity

• Stagnancy and lack of creativity

• Adaptation to changing trends only

• Conformity to societal norms exclusively

Answer explanation

Hair perming can represent personal style and creativity as individuals choose to perm their hair to express themselves uniquely.

Which of the following is a characteristic of alkaline perming lotions?

• pH level below 7

• Contains harsh chemicals

• Suitable for sensitive scalp

•   expands the hair shaft

Answer explanation

Alkaline perming lotions expand the hair shaft, making it a characteristic of these products.