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Permanent Waving

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary chemical used in the process of permanent waving in hairdressing?

a)

Ammonium thioglycolate

b)

Sodium hydroxide

c)

Hydrogen peroxide

d)

Ethanol

2.

Which bond in the hair structure is primarily broken and reformed during the permanent waving process?

a)

Hydrogen bonds

b)

Disulfide bonds

c)

Peptide bonds

d)

Ionic bonds

3.

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

a)

To soften the hair

b)

To break disulfide bonds

c)

To reform disulfide bonds

d)

To add moisture

4.

Which of the following is a key step in the permanent waving process?

a)

Oxidation

b)

Reduction

c)

Hydrolysis

d)

Polymerization

5.

What is the typical pH range of a permanent wave solution?

a)

2-3

b)

4-5

c)

7-8

d)

9-10

6.

In the context of permanent waving, what does the term 'processing time' refer to?

a)

The time taken to apply the solution

b)

The time the solution is left on the hair

c)

The time taken to rinse the solution

d)

The time taken to dry the hair

7.

Which scientific principle is primarily involved in the permanent waving process?

a)

Thermodynamics

b)

Kinetics

c)

Chemical equilibrium

d)

Electrochemistry

8.

What is the effect of temperature on the rate of the permanent waving process?

a)

No effect

b)

Decreases the rate

c)

Increases the rate

d)

Reverses the process

9.

Which of the following is a common test to check if the permanent wave process is complete?

a)

Elasticity test

b)

Porosity test

c)

Strand test

d)

pH test

10.

What is the main reason for using a neutralizer after the waving lotion in permanent waving?

a)

To increase hair volume

b)

To stabilize the pH

c)

To harden the hair

d)

To stop the chemical reaction

11.

Which of the following is a potential side effect of improper permanent waving?

a)

Hair growth

b)

Hair loss

c)

Increased shine

d)

Stronger hair

12.

What is the main structural component of hair affected by permanent waving?

a)

Keratin

b)

Collagen

c)

Elastin

d)

Melanin

13.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the outcome of a permanent wave?

a)

Hair color

b)

Hair texture

c)

Hair porosity

d)

Hair length

14.

What is the purpose of using rods in the permanent waving process?

a)

To apply the solution evenly

b)

To create curls

c)

To straighten hair

d)

To add shine

15.

Which type of hair is most resistant to permanent waving?

a)

Fine hair

b)

Coarse hair

c)

Curly hair

d)

Straight hair

16.

What is the main difference between acid and alkaline permanent waves?

a)

Processing time

b)

Type of curl

c)

pH level

d)

Color change

17.

Which of the following is a sign that the permanent waving process was successful?

a)

Hair feels sticky

b)

Hair is straight

c)

Hair has uniform curls

d)

Hair is brittle

18.

What is the role of ammonia in some permanent waving solutions?

a)

To add fragrance

b)

To open the hair cuticle

c)

To neutralize the solution

d)

To condition the hair

19.

Which of the following is a common ingredient in neutralizers used in permanent waving?

a)

Sodium bromate

b)

Ammonium thioglycolate

c)

Hydrogen peroxide

d)

Sodium chloride

20.

What is the effect of over-processing during permanent waving?

a)

Stronger curls

b)

Weaker curls

c)

Hair damage

d)

Increased shine

21.

Which of the following best describes the texture of hair after a successful permanent wave?

a)

Smooth and straight

b)

Curly and bouncy

c)

Flat and dull

d)

Frizzy and dry

22.

What is the main advantage of using a cold wave in permanent waving?

a)

Faster processing time

b)

Less damage to hair

c)

More vibrant color

d)

Stronger curls

23.

Which of the following is a common method to test the elasticity of hair after permanent waving?

a)

Pull test

b)

Bend test

c)

Twist test

d)

Stretch test

24.

What is the main purpose of using a pre-treatment before permanent waving?

a)

To add color

b)

To protect the hair

c)

To increase curl tightness

d)

To reduce processing time

25.

Which of the following is a common sign of under-processing in permanent waving?

a)

Loose curls

b)

Tight curls

c)

Even curls

d)

No curls