Chemical Texture Services Relaxer Quiz

Why is it important for cosmetologists to study chemical texture services?

• To understand hair styling trends
• To safely perform chemical treatments
• To learn about hair coloring
• To improve customer service skills

What is the primary function of hydroxide relaxers?

• To add shine to the hair
• To straighten curly hair
• To color the hair
• To increase hair volume

Which of the following is NOT a type of hydroxide relaxer?

• Sodium hydroxide
• Lithium hydroxide
• Ammonium thioglycolate
• Potassium hydroxide

What is the role of a neutralizer in thio relaxers?

• To break disulfide bonds
• To rebuild disulfide bonds
• To add moisture to the hair
• To increase hair elasticity

What is the main difference between base and no-base relaxers?

• Base relaxers require a protective cream
• No-base relaxers are more expensive
• Base relaxers are for colored hair
• No-base relaxers are for curly hair

What is lanthionization in the context of hair relaxing?

• A process to add curls
• A process to straighten hair
• A process to color hair
• A process to add volume

Why is a patch test important before a chemical texture service?

• To check for hair damage
• To test for allergic reactions
• To determine hair length
• To assess hair color

What is the natural pH range of hair and skin?

• 3.5 to 4.5
• 4.5 to 5.5
• 5.5 to 6.5
• 6.5 to 7.5

What is the purpose of lanthionization in chemical relaxing?

• To strengthen the hair
• To permanently straighten the hair
• To add volume to the hair
• To temporarily style the hair

Which of the following is NOT a type of hydroxide relaxer?

• Sodium hydroxide
• Lithium hydroxide
• Ammonium thioglycolate
• Guanidine hydroxide