Lily is getting ready to work her magic with a chemical texture service at the salon! Before she grabs her tools, she invites her client to chat about their dream hair and takes a close look at their current hair situation. Why is this fun and friendly consultation so important?

Grace, Nora, and Michael are in their cosmetology class, and today they're learning about hair relaxers. The instructor challenges them: "Can you tell me which type of relaxer is famously known as a lye relaxer?"

Grace and Scarlett are teaming up in the salon for a hair transformation challenge! Grace is mixing up a permanent waving solution, and Scarlett is double-checking to make sure it's just right. What pH range should they aim for to keep their clients' hair healthy and achieve fabulous waves?

Sophia and Rohan are at the salon, watching Abigail get her hair permed. They're curious: during the perming process, which bond in Abigail's hair is broken and reformed to create those fabulous curls?

Avery and Rohan are at the salon, and Avery is getting a perm! The stylist tells them that after the waving lotion, a neutralizer is used. Rohan is curious—what is the main job of the neutralizer in Avery's perm service?

Jackson and Maya are teaming up in the salon for a chemical texture service challenge! What important safety step should they always remember to follow during the process?

During a chemical texture service, Anika and David are helping Benjamin experiment with a product that has a super high alkaline pH. What wild effect will this have on Benjamin's hair?

Maya and Aiden are chatting at the salon when Emma, the hairstylist, wants to give her client a perm with a more natural-looking curl pattern. To impress her friends, which perming technique should Emma use to create this effect by using rods of different sizes?

In cosmetology class, Nora, Michael, and Abigail are teaming up to master the art of the perfect perm! Nora is curious and asks her instructor, "What magical role does ammonium thioglycolate play in our perm solution?" Can you help her out?

Arjun and Nora are helping Michael get ready to perform a chemical relaxer on a client. As they chat, Nora asks, “Hey Michael, why do you need to check the hair’s porosity before you start the relaxer?” What should Michael say?

Emma and Elijah are teaming up for a relaxer service with a client. During their lively consultation, which important factor should they focus on to keep the scalp happy and irritation-free?

Evelyn and Noah are at the salon, helping Scarlett pick out a hair relaxer. They spot two options: one labeled as a lye relaxer and the other as a no-lye relaxer. Can you help them figure out the main difference between lye and no-lye relaxers?

After Emma and Sophia team up to perform a chemical texture service for their client, what essential sanitation step should they follow to keep their salon safe and sparkling?

Hannah and Luna are teaming up to give a fabulous perm, but they notice the client’s hair is being super stubborn and resistant to perming! What should they do to make sure those curls come out just right?

Aria walks into your salon, excited for a hair transformation! She wants her hair relaxed, but you discover she’s colored it before. What should you do to make sure Aria leaves with fabulous, healthy hair?

After a lively day at the salon, Sophia and Benjamin notice that Mia’s hair is showing signs of breakage following her chemical texture service. What should they do to help Mia’s hair bounce back?

Daniel walks into your salon, excited for a new look! He tells you his hair is fine and fragile, but he’s dreaming of bouncy curls from a perm. How would you plan his perm service to keep his hair healthy and minimize damage?

Lily and Maya are chatting in your salon when Sophia walks in, excited for a chemical relaxer! She mentions her scalp is super sensitive. What smart, evidence-based move should you make to keep Sophia smiling?

Emma comes in for a hair consultation and excitedly shares that she once had a perm, but now dreams of sleek, straight hair with a relaxer. What should you do to help Emma achieve her new look safely?

In cosmetology class, Emma, Mason, and Sophia are practicing their perming skills. The instructor challenges them to show off a classic, basic wrapping technique. Which technique should they pick to impress the class?

Kai and Anika are working together in a lively salon, and today they're tackling a hair neutralization process after a perm. It's time to use hydrogen peroxide! Can you help them out? What is the main function of hydrogen peroxide in the neutralization process?

James, Rohan, and Olivia are chatting about hair care mysteries! They want to know: which bond in the hair structure is the weakest and can be easily broken by water or heat? Can you help them solve this hair-raising question?

During a relaxer application, Aria suddenly exclaims to Grace and Emma that she feels a burning sensation on her scalp! What should you do next?

Mason, Maya, and Abigail are in their cosmetology class, getting ready for a fun hair styling challenge! They want to pick a perm rod that will create a perfectly uniform curl from the roots to the tips of the hair strand. Which type of perm rod should they choose to achieve this look?

Emma and Ava are teaming up to apply a chemical relaxer to a client’s hair. Why is it super important for them to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mixing and applying the relaxer?

Daniel just finished giving a perm to a client, and Charlotte and Elijah are watching to learn from his technique. After rinsing and drying the hair, Daniel notices something unusual. Which of the following is a sign that the hair is overprocessed during a perm?

Mia walks into your salon with Evelyn and Noah, and you all notice her hair is super porous! When picking a perm solution for Mia, what should you keep in mind to make sure her hair stays fabulous?

Nora, William, and Jackson are in their cosmetology class, watching their instructor demonstrate the double flat wrap technique for perming. The instructor asks, "Can anyone guess what special advantage this technique gives you during the perming process?" What is the benefit?

Aria, a trendsetter with previously relaxed hair, walks into your salon and dreams of rocking a perm. What smart and stylish steps should you take to make sure her hair stays fabulous?

During a perm service, Ethan asks why it's important to use a neutralizer after the waving lotion. What is the main reason for this step?

After performing a chemical relaxer, Mia wants to know how to keep her hair healthy and strong. What aftercare advice should her stylist give?

Olivia and Mason are discussing the best way to protect hair during a perm service. What should they use to shield the client's skin and ears from chemicals?

During a chemical relaxer consultation, Sophia asks her instructor, "What could happen if the relaxer is left on the hair for too long?" What is the most likely result?

Jackson and Emma are learning about the importance of strand tests before a perm. Why should a stylist perform a strand test prior to the full service?