VRQ L3 Perming recap - Theory

1.Which bonds are the only bonds that are permanently changed by a chemical process?

• Salt

• Hydrogen

• Disulphide

• keratin

Perming is a process of

(a)  

Neutralising is a process of

(a)  

Draw 2 polypeptide chains being held together by molecules - name the molecules if you can.

Answer explanation

Which is not a contra-indication for a perm?

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How many times must hair be wound around the rod to ensure that an actual curl produced?

• 4.5

• 3.5

• 2.5

• 1

Match the following protective items to the perming process

• When any chemicals are being used

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• Before the service starts

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• During neutralising the client's hair

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What is the cause and remedy of 'Fish hooks' ?

• Winding the hair too many times around the rod

  Remedy: there isn't one

• Poor winding technique – the ends of the hair have been buckled or bent during the wind

  Remedy: put conditioner on

• Poor winding technique – the ends of the hair have been buckled or bent during the wind

  Remedy: cut them off

• Using the wrong sized rod

  Remedy: re-perm

Heat speeds up the process of a perm, whilst a cool environment slows down the process

• True

• False

Will you be offering perming as a service when you complete your qualification?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe