Cosmetology PSI theory exam Perms
Questions and Answers (RATED A+)
Curl reforming - ANSWER-Loosens overly curly hair, changes tightly curly or coiled
hair
Cortex - ANSWER-The layer of hair that provides the strength and elasticity of
human hair
4.5 and 5.5 - ANSWER-Natural pH of the hair
Size of the rod - ANSWER-What determines the size of the curl in a permanent
waving process?
half off-base placement - ANSWER-The technique of wrapping at a 90 - degree
angle or straight out from the center is
Croquignole perm technique - ANSWER-basic type of wrapping the hair around a
perm rod.
Oxygen - ANSWER-A reduction reaction involves either the addition of hydrogen or
the removal of:
9.0 and 9.6 - ANSWER-Most cold waves have a pH between
Neutralizer - ANSWER-The three separate components of acid waves are
permanent waving solution, activator, and:
An outside heat source - ANSWER-An endothermic wave is activated by
5 minutes - ANSWER-Permanent wave solution should be rinsed from the hair for a
minimum of:
acid-balanced shampoo - ANSWER-Hydroxide ions left in the hair after a relaxer can
be neutralized using a(n):
metal hydroxide relaxers - ANSWER-A type of relaxer contains only one component
and is used exactly as it is packaged with no mixing necessary
No mix-no lye relaxers - ANSWER-Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
relaxers are often advertised and sold as:
Salt bonds - ANSWER-Type of bonds are relatively weak physical side bonds that
are results of an attraction between negative and positive electrical charges
Questions and Answers (RATED A+)
Curl reforming - ANSWER-Loosens overly curly hair, changes tightly curly or coiled
hair
Cortex - ANSWER-The layer of hair that provides the strength and elasticity of
human hair
4.5 and 5.5 - ANSWER-Natural pH of the hair
Size of the rod - ANSWER-What determines the size of the curl in a permanent
waving process?
half off-base placement - ANSWER-The technique of wrapping at a 90 - degree
angle or straight out from the center is
Croquignole perm technique - ANSWER-basic type of wrapping the hair around a
perm rod.
Oxygen - ANSWER-A reduction reaction involves either the addition of hydrogen or
the removal of:
9.0 and 9.6 - ANSWER-Most cold waves have a pH between
Neutralizer - ANSWER-The three separate components of acid waves are
permanent waving solution, activator, and:
An outside heat source - ANSWER-An endothermic wave is activated by
5 minutes - ANSWER-Permanent wave solution should be rinsed from the hair for a
minimum of:
acid-balanced shampoo - ANSWER-Hydroxide ions left in the hair after a relaxer can
be neutralized using a(n):
metal hydroxide relaxers - ANSWER-A type of relaxer contains only one component
and is used exactly as it is packaged with no mixing necessary
No mix-no lye relaxers - ANSWER-Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
relaxers are often advertised and sold as:
Salt bonds - ANSWER-Type of bonds are relatively weak physical side bonds that
are results of an attraction between negative and positive electrical charges
