Cosmetology chemical texturizing Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Already Passed)
Ammonia - Answers When performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolate is joined with what
ingredient to create a waving lotion
Glycerol monothioglycolate - Answers The main ingredient found in an acid wave is
Wrapping hair around the perm tool - Answers The chemical phase of perms involves all of the following
EXCEPT
Large diameter rods - Answers To produce large curls, wave formations or body waves it is necessary to
use
Straight - Answers Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls
Wider and more spiraling pattern on the ends - Answers With concave rods the hair on both ends must
travel farther than the hair in the center to make one complete turn around the rod, creating a
Fish hooks on the ends of the hair - Answers In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will
eliminate crimps or
One end paper folded in half - Answers Which of the following descriptions identifies the end paper
placement for the bookend technique used during perm wrapping
Slightly past the first end paper - Answers When using the double paper (double flat) end paper
technique, the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the hair, and the second
paper is placed on top of the strand and
Weaken the curl formation - Answers Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will
dilute the neutralizer and
Base control - Answers The size of the base and the angle at which the hair is held while wrapping
determines the tool position or
On base - Answers To create more volume, which tool position should be used
Tension may cause breakage - Answers On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since
expansion is limited at the base and
Off base - Answers Which tool position results in no curl at the scalp and a minimal degree of volume
Position new texture only where it is desired - Answers Partial perms are designed to
Strong disulfide bonds - Answers In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the
Heat - Answers In addition to tension and perm solution what do acid waves use to perform the
processing action
, Inconsistent curl formation - Answers Skipping rods when applying perm solutions could cause
Longer processing time - Answers Which of the following steps may be required when perming resistant
hair
Potassium - Answers Which of the following chemicals is NOT one of the main ingredients found in most
neutralizers
Reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity - Answers A neutralizer rebounds and restores the
disulfide bonds in addition to which of the following
Rinsed - Answers To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized the hair needs to be
8.0 to 9.5 - Answers What is considered to be the range of pH for alkaline waves
Swell - Answers The high alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and
Stronger curl - Answers Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and
Better for use on resistant hair - Answers Which of the following is NOT true about acid perms
The less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution - Answers The more porous hair is
Prewrap product - Answers To equalize the porosity of highly porous hair, it may be necessary to use
which of the following products
The hairs ability to stretch - Answers Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify the meaning
of porosity
Elasticity - Answers The hairs ability to stretch and return to its original shape is called
Texture - Answers Hair is generally referred to as fine, medium or coarse when analyzing which of the
following classifications
The texture, elasticity and porosity of the clients hair - Answers Which of the following could describe
what determines the processing time and proper perm solution
Texture - Answers Hair density does not always match which of the following
Perm rod size - Answers What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration
Hair that has been colored cannot be permed - Answers Which of the following statements is NOT true
Previously permed - Answers Before perming, identify if the hair has been tinted, bleached,
highlighted/frosted or
Protective cream - Answers What is applied to a clients hairline prior service to protect the skin
Ammonia - Answers When performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolate is joined with what
ingredient to create a waving lotion
Glycerol monothioglycolate - Answers The main ingredient found in an acid wave is
Wrapping hair around the perm tool - Answers The chemical phase of perms involves all of the following
EXCEPT
Large diameter rods - Answers To produce large curls, wave formations or body waves it is necessary to
use
Straight - Answers Which type of perm rod would be used to achieve uniform curls
Wider and more spiraling pattern on the ends - Answers With concave rods the hair on both ends must
travel farther than the hair in the center to make one complete turn around the rod, creating a
Fish hooks on the ends of the hair - Answers In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will
eliminate crimps or
One end paper folded in half - Answers Which of the following descriptions identifies the end paper
placement for the bookend technique used during perm wrapping
Slightly past the first end paper - Answers When using the double paper (double flat) end paper
technique, the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the hair, and the second
paper is placed on top of the strand and
Weaken the curl formation - Answers Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will
dilute the neutralizer and
Base control - Answers The size of the base and the angle at which the hair is held while wrapping
determines the tool position or
On base - Answers To create more volume, which tool position should be used
Tension may cause breakage - Answers On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since
expansion is limited at the base and
Off base - Answers Which tool position results in no curl at the scalp and a minimal degree of volume
Position new texture only where it is desired - Answers Partial perms are designed to
Strong disulfide bonds - Answers In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically softens and breaks the
Heat - Answers In addition to tension and perm solution what do acid waves use to perform the
processing action
, Inconsistent curl formation - Answers Skipping rods when applying perm solutions could cause
Longer processing time - Answers Which of the following steps may be required when perming resistant
hair
Potassium - Answers Which of the following chemicals is NOT one of the main ingredients found in most
neutralizers
Reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity - Answers A neutralizer rebounds and restores the
disulfide bonds in addition to which of the following
Rinsed - Answers To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized the hair needs to be
8.0 to 9.5 - Answers What is considered to be the range of pH for alkaline waves
Swell - Answers The high alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and
Stronger curl - Answers Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and
Better for use on resistant hair - Answers Which of the following is NOT true about acid perms
The less resistant it is to absorbing perm solution - Answers The more porous hair is
Prewrap product - Answers To equalize the porosity of highly porous hair, it may be necessary to use
which of the following products
The hairs ability to stretch - Answers Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify the meaning
of porosity
Elasticity - Answers The hairs ability to stretch and return to its original shape is called
Texture - Answers Hair is generally referred to as fine, medium or coarse when analyzing which of the
following classifications
The texture, elasticity and porosity of the clients hair - Answers Which of the following could describe
what determines the processing time and proper perm solution
Texture - Answers Hair density does not always match which of the following
Perm rod size - Answers What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration
Hair that has been colored cannot be permed - Answers Which of the following statements is NOT true
Previously permed - Answers Before perming, identify if the hair has been tinted, bleached,
highlighted/frosted or
Protective cream - Answers What is applied to a clients hairline prior service to protect the skin
