ch 15 perm

Which item prevents direct contact between the client and the chemical cape?

• disposable gloves

• neck strips

• plastic clips

• base cream

Under which of the following conditions can a chemical service no be performed?

• hair has high porosity and low elasticity

• hair has low porosity and high elasticity

• a patch test with mild redness and slight itching

• scalp abrasions

Which of the following practices helps ensure a safe outcome when performing chemical texture services?

• rinse the relaxer and neutralizer from the hair using warm water

• use a wide tooth comb to smooth relaxer

• alternate the use of hydroxide relaxers and thio relaxers

• shampoo the hair before apply the relaxer

A Hair Analysis indicates the client has non porous hair. Which perm type should the cosmetologist use?

• true acid

• thio-free

• alkaline/coldwave

• low-p-H

What is the active ingredient in acid waves?

• monoethanolamine (MEA)

• ammonium thioglycolate

• glycerol monothioglycolate (GMTG)

• aminomethylpropanol (AMP)

Which of the following perm types is processes without a heat source?

• endothermic waves

• alkaline waves

• exothermic waves

• true acid waves

How do alkaline perms differ from acid perms?

• Alkaline have a higher pH

• Alkaline have a lower pH

• Alkaline alter hair temporarily

• Alkaline perms use GMTG

When does the majority of the processing for permanent waving occur with in

• 2 minutes

• 5 to 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 25 minutes

Which of the following is an indication of overprocessed ends

• straight at scalp and curlier ends

• straight at scalp and ends

• curly at scalp and ends

• curlier at the scalp and straight at the ends

To perm course hair, the solution must have enough BLANK ions to break the required number of disulfide bonds.

• potassium

• hydrogen

• sodium

• calcium