Permanent Waving

Noah is learning how to give a permanent wave at a salon. He wants to understand what chemical action takes place during the process. What chemical action takes place during permanent waving?

• Oxidation

• Reduction

• Neutralization

• Hydrolysis

What is the difference between an alkaline wave and a true acid wave?

• pH level

• Color

• Texture

• Length

The purpose of neutralization in permanent waving is to (a)  

• To add shine
• To stop the waving process
• To increase volume
• To change hair color

Match the following processes with their effects on hair.

• Hydration process

• By coating the hair with a protective layer

• Protective treatment

• By adding moisture to the hair

• Curl enhancement

• By increasing the hair's natural curl

• Perming

• By breaking and reforming disulfide bonds

What is curl re-forming best used for?

• To add shine to the hair

• To create loose waves

• To change tightly curled hair into looser curls

• To straighten the hair completely

What is one effect of chemical texture services on hair?

• They enhance the natural wave pattern of the hair.

• They cause a chemical change that alters the natural wave pattern of the hair.

• They make the hair grow faster.

• They change the color of the hair.

What benefit do chemical texture services offer to clients?

• They provide a natural look without any styling.

• They allow clients to avoid using any hair products.

• They offer a variety of styling options not otherwise available.

• They make hair maintenance unnecessary.

To soften coarse, straight hair, you should (a)  

• Use a curling iron
• Apply a straightening serum
• Use a softening treatment
• Add layers

What is the purpose of permanent waving in hair services?

• Removing curl, leaving hair smooth and free

• Adding wave or curl to hair

• Loosening overly curly hair into softer curls or waves

• Straightening hair completely

Match the following hair structure terms with their descriptions.

• Another name for the medulla

• Pith or core

• Main part of the hair strand

• Cuticle

• Structure from which hair grows

• Shaft

• Outer layer of the hair

• Follicle