KS State Board Prep exam

As added texture expands the form: A. the form is no longer apparent B. the illusion of shorter length is created C. the illusion of linger length is created D. form line and weight area is shifted downward

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It is not recommended to remove more than what percentage of the hair's natural texture? A. 0.85 B. 0.5 C. 0.15 D. 1

A. 0.85

In what year was the first cold wave created? A. 1938 B. 1905 C. 1931 D. 1970

A. 1938

For perming, the pH of a neutralizer will range from: A. 2.5-7 B. 6.9-7 C. 7-7.5 D. 7.5-8.5

A. 2.5-7

alkaline perms carry a pH of : A. 8.0-9.5 B. 10-14 C.6.0-7.5 D. 4.5-5.5

A. 8.0-9.5

Which of the following descriptions is NOT a basic relaxer service? A. acid B. virgin C. zonal D. curl diffusion

A. acid

Hair should be wrapped without tension when using: A. alkaline perms B. exothermic acid waves C. endothermic acid waves D. acid perms without heat

A. alkaline perms

Perm patterns: A. also known as wrapping patterns B. affect the final look of the new curl patterns C. help you organize and control how your perm service is preformed D. all of the above

A. also known as wrapping patterns

Checking into your clients relaxer history is apart of which service essential? A. consult B. connect C. complete D. create

A. consult

Which of the following texture patterns is associated with an ellliptical follicle? A. curly B. relaxed C. wavy D. Straight

A. curly

The term that refers to the number of hair follicles per square inch is: A. density B. porosity C. texture D. elastic

A. density

A virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be preformed after which of the following? A. light shampoo B. vigorous shampoo C. improper shampoo D. insufficient moisture content

A. light shampoo

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as: A. lye relaxers B. thio relaxers C. no-lye relaxers D. base chemical relaxers

A. lye relaxers

Which chemical relaxer strength is safe to use on color treated hair? A. mild B. super C. regular D. extra strength

A. mild

Why should brushing or pulling the hair before any chemical service be avoided? A. prevents scalp irritations B. increases static electricity C. causes the cuticle to flatten D. increases excretion of sebum

A. prevents scalp irritations

If curl reforming is desired, make sure hair was not previously treated with which of the following? A. sodium hydroxide B. hydrogen peroxide C. ammonium thioglycolate D. glycerol monothioglycolate

A. sodium hydroxide

The wrapping technique that positions revolutions of hair next to one another to create an elongated texture pattern is called the: A. spiral technique B. overlap technique C. twisted technique D. conventional

A. spiral technique

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are generally used on what type of hair? A. tightly curled B. non-resistant C. wavy D. straight

A. tightly curled

How many processes are involved when preforming a curl reformation? A. two B. three C. four D. five

A. two

The overlap (croquignole) technique produces which result? A. undulating waves and curls B. elongated texture pattern C. longer lengths in the crown D. revolutions of the hair next to one another

A. undulating waves and curls

When preforming a relaxer service, an acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo or stabilizer is used after the hair if free of chemicals and excess moisture to: A. smooth the hair B. reharden the hair C. loosen the hair D. condition the hair

B. reharden the hair

which of the following test should be preformed during a relaxer service to determine additional smoothing is required? A. strand test B. relaxation test C. metallic salt test D. preliminary strand test

B. relaxation test

All of the following curl rearranges are appropriately matched with the recommended hair type EXCEPT: A. mild for fine hair B. super for fine hair C. super for resistant hair D. regular for average hair

B. super for fine hair

Positioning texture in one or more specific areas or zones of the head, or along only a certain portion of the hairstrand is called: A. zoning B. texture placement C. strand placement D. none of the above

B. texture placement

During a curl reformation service, what size parting should be used? A. wider than normal B. thinner than normal C. twice as wide as normal D. three times as wide as normal

B. thinner than normal

Draping for a relaxer service should include a cape and: A. neck strip B. towels C. plastic D. cotton coil

B. towels

when preforming a curl reformation service, the perm tool diameter chosen is generally at least how many times larger than the diameter of the natural curl pattern? A. one B. two C. four D. five

B. two

A service used on natural, untreated hair to straighten the hair up to 85% is the: A. curl diffusion service B. virgin relaxer service C. zonal relaxer service D. retouch relaxer service

B. virgin relaxer service

The type of relaxer service that is performed only in selected areas of the head such as the nape, sides or perimeter is referred to as a: A. block relaxer B. zonal relaxer C. retouch relaxer D. quadrant relaxer

B. zonal relaxer

Curl diffusion, also called chemical-blowout, is a technique used: A. to add extra curl to already curly hair B. primarily on non-curly hair C. to loosen or relax the curl in tightly curled hair D. to repair damage done by a chemical relaxer

C. to loosen or relax the curl in tightly curled hair

It is recommended that not more than what percent of the natural texture be removed when relaxing the hair? A. 0.25 B. 0.5 C. 0.75 D. 0.85

D. 0.85

Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of: A. 5-6.5 B. 6.5-8 C. 8.5-10 D. 11.5-14

D. 11.5-14

Advise the client not to shampoos their hair within how many hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service? A. 8 hours B. 16 hours C. 24 hours D. 48 hours

D. 48 hours

Ensure client comfort is part of which service essential A. consult B. connect C. complete D. create

D. Create

The guest experience begins with: A. draping B. the consolation C. gaining feedback and consent D. a firm handshake

D. a firm handshake

You can apply the design principles of reputation, alternative, progression and contrast: A. along the strand B. to texture within zones C. throughout an entire composition D. all of the above

D. all of the above

virgin hair relaxers may be applied 1/4'' (.6 cm) to 1/2 (1.25cm) away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp will: A. cause it to melt B cause it to harden C. diffuse it throughout the hair ends D. allow it to spread towards the scalp

D. allow it to spread towards the scalp

Natural oils that are removed during the chemical relaxing process are replaced by: A. reapplying relaxer B. shampooing the hair C. applying a neutralizer D. applying a conditioning treatment

D. applying a conditioning treatment

What is used to protect the scalp and hairline from chemicals? A. sealer B. conditioner C. hand lotion D. base cream

D. base cream

Which phase of relaxing is the most important? A. physical phase B. chemical phase C. none D. both are equally important

D. both are equally important

A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: A. virgin relaxer B. relaxer retouch C. zonal relaxer D. curl diffusion or chemical blowout

D. curl diffusion or chemical blowout

What is the shape of the hair follicle in tightly curled hair A. oval B. round C. straight D. elliptical

D. elliptical

In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the processing action? A. alkalinity B. drying C. cold D. heat

D. heat

Relaxers strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following, EXCEPT: A. mild B. regular C. super D. heavy

D. heavy

The client record houses the following information, EXCEPT: A. perm rods used B. perm product C. processing time D. legal information

D. legal information

Which curl reformation service can be preformed over hair relaxed with sodium hydroxide- based product? A. virgin curl reformation B. retouch curl reformation C. both services D. neither services

D. neither services

Zonal perms are also called: A. end perms B. base perms C. sub perms D. partial perms

D. partial perms

What term is used to refer the way perm tools are arranged around the clients head while wrapping? A. molding B. circle wrap C. distribution D. perm pattern

D. perm pattern

Which phase of perming is the most important? A. physical phase B. chemical phase C. resting phase D. physical and chemical are equally important

D. physical and chemical are equally important

Partial perms are designed to: A. curl only the ends B. produce only week ends C. avoids splits in a final design D. position added texture within specific areas

D. position added texture within specific areas

What does the porosity of the hair affect when working with a chemical relaxer? A. density B. elasticity C. the hair design D. processing time

D. processing time

What should be applied to the hair to restore protein and/or moisture lost during a chemical process? A. mousse B. styling lotion C. barrier cream D. protein and/or moisture conditioner

D. protein and/or moisture conditioner

When the relaxer is applied to the new growth only to match the previously relaxed hair, it is referred to as which of the following types of relaxer services? A. curl diffusion B. zonal relaxer C. virgin relaxer D. retouch relaxer

D. retouch relaxer

When creating a perm design, what will create a repetitive texture? A. a progression of rod diameters B. positioning textures in selected areas C. alternating rod diameter or rod shape D. same shape and diameter perm rod throughout

D. same shape and diameter perm rod throughout

What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously permed with ammonium thioglycolate relaxer? A. neutralizer B. conditioner C. protective cream D. sodium hydroxide

D. sodium hydroxide

Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to: A. grow B. harden C. shrink D. soften

D. soften

Super strength ammonium thioglycolate relaxer is used for which of the following hair conditions? A. fine, porous hair B. color-treated hair C. curly, medium-textured hair D. tightly curled, coarse-textured hair

D. tightly curled, coarse-textured hair

The physical phase of perming includes: A. strand test B. neutralizing the hair C. applying the perm solution D. wrapping the hair around the perm tool

D. wrapping the hair around the perm tool

The two major phases of permanent waving are: A. rinsing and blotting B. physical and chemical C. wrapping and neutralizing D. shampooing and conditioning

B. physical and chemical

the function of a curl activator is to provide moisture and: A. prevent frizziness B. protect the hairline C. further straighten the hair D. halo retain shape of a new curl configuration

B. protect the hair line

What was the active ingredient used in the first cold wave? A. bisulfides B. sodium hydroxide C. thioglycolates acid D. glyceryl monothioglycolates

C. thioglycolates acid

In 1926, the croquignole method of wrapping hair from the ends to the scalp was created. What is another name for this wrapping? A. spiral method B. overlap method C. clamp method D. none of the above

B. overlap method

During curl reformation service, what causes the hair to soften and swell in order to reform it into a new curl or wave pattern? A. oil B. booster C. rearranger D. neutralizer

B . booster

Sodium hydroxide relaxers have a pH of: A. 5-6.5 B. 11.5-14 C. 6.5-8 D. 8.5-10

B. 11.5-14

The rectangle wrap is also called the: A. spiral pattern B. 9-block pattern C. bricklay pattern D. contour pattern

B. 9-block pattern

In the early 1900s, the temporary method of hair relaxing was invented by: A. Garrett A. Morgan B. Madam C.J. Walker C. Charles Nessler D. none of the above

B. Madam C.J. Walker

once the hair is completely wrapped during a curl reformation service, what is applied to ensure thorough saturation of the perm solution? A. additional oil B. additional booster C. additional moisturizer D. additional conditioner

B. additional booster

What is the main ingredient in curl boosters? A. bisulphides B. ammonium thioglycolate C. glycerol monothioglycolate D. none of the above

B. ammonium thioglycolate

all of the following terms describe a type of relaxer EXCEPT: A. sodium hydroxide B. aniline derivative C. potassium hydroxide D. guanidine hydroxide

B. aniline derivative

Which of the following perm patterns positions configuration to avoid splits? A. oblong B. bricklay C. rectangle D. partial perms

B. bricklay

The pattern that includes a central rectangle and two sections at each side is the: A. rectangle pattern B. contour pattern C. spiral bricklay pattern D. alternating oblong pattern

B. contour pattern

All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxers EXCEPT: A. for wavy to curly hair B. for tightly curled or resistant hair C. not as strong or harsh as sodium hydroxide relaxers D. does not require base cream to be applied to the scalp

B. for tightly curled or resistant hair

During a perm service, added texture expands the form causing the: A. form to be more apparent B. illusion of shorter length C. illusion of longer length D. form line and weight area is shifted downward

B. illusion of shorter length

All of the following statements about describe neutralizers used for relaxing services EXCEPT: A. reduces swelling caused by alkaline formulas B. increases swelling caused by alkaline formulas C. results in hair being held in new straight configurations D. Causes oxidation, which restores broken down disulfide fluids

B. increases swelling caused by alkaline formulas

Leaving the neutralizer on longer than recommended can: A. add volume B. lead to hair damage C. create a firmer curl pattern D. create an appearance with more luster

B. lead to hair damage

When preforming a relaxer service, how much of the curl pattern is removed to achieve as s-curl pattern? A. 0.25 B. 0.5 C. 0.75 D 0.85

C. 0.75

Which percentage is considered optimum relaxing A. 0.5 B. 0.75 C. 0.85 D. 1

C. 0.85

What is the pH of early relaxer products? A. 7 B. 1 C. 14 D. none of the above

C. 14

Acid perms are in the pH range of: A. 4.9-5.2 B. 5.9-6.2 C. 6.9-7.2 D. 7.9-8.2

C. 6.9-7.2

Low-pH alkaline waves have a pH of: A. 4 B.6 C.8 D.10

C. 8

Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of: A. 4.5-5.5 B. 6.5-7.5 C. 8.5-9.5 D. 10.5-11.5

C. 8.5-9.5

rearrangers are used during a curl reformation process to reduce or relax the natural curl pattern. What is thr main ingredient found in rearrangers? A. hydrogen peroxide B. sodium hydroxide C. ammonium thioglycolate D. glycerol monothioglycolate

C. ammonium thioglycolate

Heat and wrapping with firm, even tension when using an acid perm produces which of the following effects? A. increases processing time B. creates uneven wave pattern C. boosts penetration of glycerly monothioglycolate D. decreases penetration of glycerly monothioglycolate

C. boosts penetration of glycerly monothioglycolate

Requesting feedback from the client is part of which service essential? A. consult B. connect C. complete D. create

C. complete

what is the name of the product used to reduce the curl pattern? A. curl booster B. neutralizer C. curl rearranger D. none of the above

C. curl rearranger

Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called: A. cold B. acidic C. exothermic D. endothermic

C. exothermic

Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by: A. lack of comb test B. poor hair sculpture C. improper neutralization D. insufficient moisture content

C. improper neutralization

What length of hair was Charles Nessler's heat permanent waving machine suitable for? A. medium B. short C. long D. very short

C. long

What length of hair is the spiral technique most often used on? A. long only B. short to long C. medium to long D. short to medium

C. medium to long

it is essential to completely rinse the perm solution before applying the: A. relaxer B. shampoo C. neutralizer D. conditioner

C. neutralizer

which of the following is NOT a step taken when preforming a virgin hydroxide relaxer service? A. preform a test strand B. preform periodic comb test C. pre-shampoo the clients hair D. follow the service with a neutralizing shampoo

C. pre-shampoo the clients hair

which of the following steps would occur LAST during a virgin hydroxide relaxer service? A. apply base cream around hairline B. apply relaxer to top and bottom of parting C. preform relaxation test using spine or tail of comb D. smooth from base to ends using back of comb

C. preform relaxation test using spine or tail of comb

To protect parts of the hairstrand not being processed during a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied? A. powder B. alkaline product C. protective cream D. neutralizing product

C. protective cream

A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds in addition to which of the following? A. increases the swelling in the cortex B. softens the bonds in the new shape C. reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity D. increases the rate at which the perm solution absorbs into the hair

C. reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity

The ability to loosen or reduce the hair's existing texture such as straightening curly or tightly curled hair is referred to as: A. perming B. sculpting C. relaxing D. reforming

C. relaxing

A salon professional should never use an ammonium thioglycolate product on a clients hair if it has been previously treated with: A. conditioner B. neutralizer C. sodium hydroxide D. shampoo

C. sodium hydroxide

Which ingredient is found in the stronger of the two most commonly used chemical relaxers? A. bisulfate B. potassium C. sodium hydroxide D. hydrogen peroxide

C. sodium hydroxide

Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation? A. ammonium thioglycolate B. neutralizer C. sodium hydroxide D. none of the above

C. sodium hydroxide

What are the two basic wrapping techniques for rotating strands around a perm tool? A. twist and overlap B. wave and overlap C. spiral and overlap D. croquignole and overlap

C. spiral and overlap

in alkaline perms, the perm solution chemically breaks or reduces the: A. porosity of the hair B. medulla of the hair C. strong disulfide bonds D. color molecules in the hair

C. strong disulfide bonds