Chemical Texture Services Quiz

What is the main purpose of permanent waving?

• To straighten the hair permanently

• To temporarily color the hair

• To add curl or wave to the hair permanently

• To increase hair volume temporarily

Which chemical is commonly used in the permanent waving process?

• Sodium hydroxide

• Ammonium thioglycolate

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Formaldehyde

What is the role of a neutralizer in the permanent waving process?

• To cleanse the scalp

• To relax the hair's natural curl

• To rebuild disulfide bonds in the hair

• To remove excess oil from the hair

Which type of hair requires the most careful consideration and lowest chemical strength during a chemical relaxing service?

• Coarse hair

• Fine hair

• Medium hair

• Tightly curled hair

What is hair porosity?

• The hair's ability to absorb moisture and chemicals

• The natural color of the hair

• The strength of the hair's protein structure

• The density of hair follicles on the scalp

Which of the following is NOT a type of permanent waving?

• Acid wave

• Alkaline wave

• Neutral wave

• Direct dye wave

What is the main chemical used in chemical hair relaxing?

• Ammonium thioglycolate

• Sodium hydroxide

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Glyceryl monothioglycolate

Why is it important to conduct a strand test before performing a chemical texture service?

• To determine the natural hair color

• To test for allergic reactions

• To predict the outcome of the chemical service

• To measure the length of the hair

What safety precaution should be taken when applying chemicals near the scalp?

• Use high heat to speed up processing

• Apply a protective barrier cream on the scalp

• Avoid using gloves

• Increase the chemical concentration for better results

How does high porosity affect the chemical texture service process?

• It slows down the chemical process

• It requires a higher concentration of chemicals

• It makes the hair resistant to chemicals

• It allows the hair to process faster