Hair Lightening Procedure Guidelines

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of applying hair lightener. It begins with pre-service procedures, including patch and strand tests, and moves on to preparing and applying the lightener while ensuring it does not contact the scalp. The tutorial emphasizes maintaining moisture and checking for the desired lightness. It concludes with final application steps, rinsing, and post-care, including conditioning and optional toner application.

What should be done after completing the pre-service procedure, patch test, and strand test?

• Rinse the hair thoroughly

• Apply toner to the hair

• Apply the lightener immediately

• Put on gloves and part the hair into four sections

Why is protective cream applied to the hairline and ears?

• To enhance the lightening effect

• To help the lightener dry faster

• To prevent the lightener from contacting the scalp

• To make the hair shinier

How far from the scalp should the lightener be applied initially?

• 1/2 inch away from the scalp

• 2 inches away from the scalp

• 1 inch away from the scalp

• Directly on the scalp

What is the purpose of placing strips of cotton at the scalp area along the partings?

• To make the hair softer

• To prevent the lightener from touching the base of the hair

• To speed up the lightening process

• To add volume to the hair

What should be done if the lightener mixture dries on the hair during development?

• Apply conditioner to the hair

• Rinse the hair immediately

• Reapply the lightener to keep it moist

• Comb the lightener through the hair

How often should you check the lightening action during the development process?

• Only at the end of the development time

• About 15 minutes before the time indicated by the preliminary strand test

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

What should be done if the hair strand is not light enough after the initial check?

• Dry the hair completely

• Reapply the lightener mixture

• Rinse the hair immediately

• Apply conditioner

When should the lightener be applied to the hair near the scalp?

• After applying toner

• After rinsing the hair

• After removing the cotton from the scalp area

• At the beginning of the process

What should be done after rinsing the hair thoroughly with warm water?

• Apply toner immediately

• Dry the hair with a hot dryer

• Shampoo gently and condition as needed

• Apply the lightener again

What is the final step in the hair lightening procedure?

• Apply the lightener to the scalp

• Rinse the hair with cold water

• Complete the client service record card and file for future use

• Apply conditioner and leave it in