Pivot Point Relaxer Test Exam Practice 2026|2027 Questions With
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Keratin treatments can make hair smoother and easier to maintain and reduce: - Correct Answer -frizz
The keratin treatment solution partially penetrates and coats the hair shaft to fill in areas depleted of
keratin and seal the: - Correct Answer -cuticle
During a keratin treatment, what determines the number of passes with the flatiron on each strand? -
Correct Answer -Desired smoothness
During the keratin treatment solution application, what size partings are used? - Correct Answer -¼" (.6
cm) to ½" (1.25 cm)
During a relaxer service, what step facilitates relaxation and reforming of bonds to a new, straighter
position. - Correct Answer -Smooth or comb
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural
shape is called: - Correct Answer -curl diffusion
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, All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxers EXCEPT: - Correct Answer -For
tightly curled or resistant hair
Once the relaxer product has been fully rinsed and excess water has been removed, proceed with: -
Correct Answer -neutralizing the hair
What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously relaxed with a thioglycolate relaxer?
- Correct Answer -Hydroxide
To protect parts of the hairstrand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be
applied? - Correct Answer -protective cream
All of the following terms describe a type of relaxer EXCEPT: - Correct Answer -Aniline derivative
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as: - Correct Answer -lye relaxers
Why is it important to rinse the hair following the application of the relaxer? - Correct Answer -to stop
the chemical action
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Verified Answers| Latest Update
Keratin treatments can make hair smoother and easier to maintain and reduce: - Correct Answer -frizz
The keratin treatment solution partially penetrates and coats the hair shaft to fill in areas depleted of
keratin and seal the: - Correct Answer -cuticle
During a keratin treatment, what determines the number of passes with the flatiron on each strand? -
Correct Answer -Desired smoothness
During the keratin treatment solution application, what size partings are used? - Correct Answer -¼" (.6
cm) to ½" (1.25 cm)
During a relaxer service, what step facilitates relaxation and reforming of bonds to a new, straighter
position. - Correct Answer -Smooth or comb
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural
shape is called: - Correct Answer -curl diffusion
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, All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxers EXCEPT: - Correct Answer -For
tightly curled or resistant hair
Once the relaxer product has been fully rinsed and excess water has been removed, proceed with: -
Correct Answer -neutralizing the hair
What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously relaxed with a thioglycolate relaxer?
- Correct Answer -Hydroxide
To protect parts of the hairstrand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be
applied? - Correct Answer -protective cream
All of the following terms describe a type of relaxer EXCEPT: - Correct Answer -Aniline derivative
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as: - Correct Answer -lye relaxers
Why is it important to rinse the hair following the application of the relaxer? - Correct Answer -to stop
the chemical action
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