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PP Perm

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

The chemical phase of perming involves all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

applying neutralizer

b)

applying perm solution

c)

wrapping hair around the perm tool

d)

rinsing the perm solution from the hair

2.

During a perm service, added texture expands the form causing the:

a)

form to be more apparent

b)

illusion of shorter length

c)

illusion of longer length

d)

form line and weight area shift downward

3.

Partial perms are designed to:

a)

curl only the ends

b)

produce only weak ends

c)

avoid splits in a final design

d)

position added texture within specific areas

4.

What are the two basic wrapping techniques for rotating strands around a perm tool?

a)

twist and overlap

b)

wave and overlap

c)

spiral and overlap

d)

croquignole and overlap

5.

Which of the following perm patterns positions tools in a staggered configuration to avoid splits?

a)

oblong

b)

bricklay

c)

rectangle

d)

partial perms

6.

A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds in addition to which of the following?

a)

increases the swelling in the cortex

b)

softens the bonds in the new shape

c)

reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity

d)

increases the rate at which the perm solution absorbs into the hair

7.

For perming, the pH of a neutralizer will range from:

a)

2.5 to 7

b)

6.9 to 7

c)

7 to 7.5

d)

7.5 to 8.5

8.

In alkaline perms, the perm solution chemically breaks or reduces the:

a)

porosity of the hair

b)

medulla of the hair

c)

strong disulfide bonds

d)

color molecules in the hair

9.

Leaving the neutralizer on longer than recommended can:

a)

add volume

b)

lead to hair damage

c)

create a firmer curl pattern

d)

create a firmer curl pattern

10.

What provides the tension necessary in an alkaline wave?

a)

neutralizer

b)

applying heat

c)

swelling of the hair

d)

tightly wrapping the hair

11.

What structure must be permanently broken to change the hair from straight to a wavy or curly formation?

a)

eumelanin

b)

carbon

c)

disulfide bonds

d)

melanocytes

12.

After unwinding the perm rod one and one-half times, a positive test curl resembles a(an):

a)

S-pattern

b)

E-pattern

c)

spiral pattern

d)

rectangle pattern

13.

Hair is generally referred to as fine, medium or coarse when analyzing which of the following classifications?

a)

texture

b)

density

c)

color

d)

elasticity

14.

In the perm procedure, proper end-paper techniques will eliminate crimps or:

a)

fishhooks" on the ends of the hair

b)

bevels in the hair

c)

spirals in the hair

d)

beads on the ends of the hair

15.

On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since expansion is limited at the base and:

a)

chemicals weaken the curl

b)

causes a crease in the hair

c)

chemicals increase dryness

d)

tension may cause breakage

16.

The four basic tool positions in perming are on base, half-off base, underdirected and:

a)

off base

b)

overdirected

c)

highly directed

d)

one-time directed

17.

To equalize the porosity of highly porous hair, it may be necessary to use which of these products?

a)

pre-wrap product

b)

disulfide product

c)

strong shampoo product

d)

sodium hydroxide product

18.

Which base control is the most commonly used during a perm service?

a)

on base

b)

off base

c)

half-off base

d)

underdirected

19.

All of the following are true about preliminary test curls EXCEPT:

a)

gently shampoo hair prior to test curl

b)

process according to manufacturer's directions

c)

unwind the curl 2.5 to 3 turns of the rod diameter

d)

they help to determine how the hair will react to a perm

20.

Asking questions and analyzing the client's perm history and hair is part of which service essential?

a)

Consult

b)

Connect

c)

Complete

d)

Create

21.

Draping at the beginning of a perm service should include a plastic cape and:

a)

neck strip

b)

towels

c)

paper towels

d)

cotton Coil

22.

If perm solution comes in contact with the client’s eyes or skin, which of the following actions should be taken?

a)

cover the eye with a bandage

b)

rinse thoroughly with hot water

c)

cover the eye with a warm towel

d)

rinse thoroughly with tepid water

23.

What is applied to a client's hairline prior to the chemical phase of the perm service?

a)

conditioner

b)

moisturizer

c)

protective cream

d)

neutralizer

24.

Hair wound on perm rods with too much tension may cause which of the following conditions?

a)

unpleasant odor

b)

lighter hair color

c)

darker hair color

d)

breakage or dryness

25.

Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that may look:

a)

oily

b)

shiny

c)

curly when wet but frizzy when dry

d)

frizzy when wet but curly when dry

26.

What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected?

a)

overprocessing

b)

uneven distribution

c)

excessive stretching

d)

incomplete neutralization

27.

What could be the cause of weak or limp curls following a perm service?

a)

client’s mood

b)

overprocessing

c)

underprocessing

d)

using rods that are too small

28.

What was the active ingredient used in the first cold wave?

a)

bisulfides

b)

sodium hydroxide

c)

thioglycolate acid

d)

glyceryl monothioglycolate