Perming Theory Pivot point Cosmetology.
The first machine capable of producing permanent curl was invented in what year? - (correct Answer) -
1905
Who is creative producing permanent waving machine? - (correct Answer) - Charles Nessler
Heat waves that are self timed and self heated are called? - (correct Answer) - Exothermic
Acid waves that require the application of heat are - (correct Answer) - Endothermic
What type of wave uses thioglycolic acid or its derivatives with ammonia and processes the hair without
heat? - (correct Answer) - Cold Waves
The chemical phase of perms involves all of the following procedures except? - (correct Answer) -
Wrapping hair around the perm tool
The overlap method of wrapping hair around a perm tool is also called? - (correct Answer) - Croquignole
To achieve the desired curl formation hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times? -
(correct Answer) - Two and half times
what type of rods produce a large curl pattern on either side and a smaller curl in the center? - (correct
Answer) - Concave
What type of rods produce small firm curls? - (correct Answer) - Small diameter Rods
The most common end paper technique used to avoid bunching at the ends is the? - (correct Answer) -
Double paper technique/Double flat paper.
The base is defined as the area between two? - (correct Answer) - Partings
The most common base control for perming is? - (correct Answer) - Half off base
In perming a one base size is equal to? - (correct Answer) - The diameter of the perm rod.
A larger base size will have which of the following on the curl? - (correct Answer) - Reduce the strength
To Achieve maximum volume, Which tool position should be used? - (correct Answer) - On Base
Which tool position is used in perimeter areas where closeness is desired? - (correct Answer) -
Underdirected
The tool position used only when a minimum degree of volume is desired? - (correct Answer) - Off Base
What element do most acid waves use along with tension and waving lotion/Perm solution to process
hair? - (correct Answer) - Heat
What structure must be permanently broken to change the hair from a straight to a curly state? -
, (correct Answer) - Disulfide bonds
What procedure removes the excess waving lotion? - (correct Answer) - Rinsing
What is the PH of alkaline waves? - (correct Answer) - 8.0 to 9.5
Neutralizing is also know as? - (correct Answer) - Rebonding
What procedure reduces the swelling of the hair and hardens the bond into the new size and shape
during perm process? - (correct Answer) - Applying a neutralizer
Hydrogen Peroxide, sodium perborate or sodium bromate are commonly used in? - (correct Answer) -
Neutralizers
Which waving solution is not recommended for porous or damaged hair? - (correct Answer) - Alkaline
Which of the following chemicals is NOT one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers? -
(correct Answer) - Potassium
Low PH alkaline waves have a PH of? - (correct Answer) - 8.0
Acid waves have PH? - (correct Answer) - 6.9 to 7.2
Hair must be wrapped without tension when using? - (correct Answer) - Alkaline waves
Wrapping with firm, even tension when using an acid wave produces which of the following effects? -
(correct Answer) - A boosts penetration of waving solution
It is essential to completely rinse the perm solution before applying the? - (correct Answer) - Neutralizer
Leaving the neutralizer on longer than recommended can __________? - (correct Answer) - Cause
Damage the hair.
Which of the waving solutions has the shortest processing time? - (correct Answer) - Alkaline
Which of the following statements is true about acid perm? - (correct Answer) - Acid perms create soft,
natural curls
Which term refoers to the hair is ability to absorb moisture liquids and chemicals? - (correct Answer) -
Porosity
The hair is ability to stretch and return to its original shape is called? - (correct Answer) - Elasticity
Thio Free perms use what as reducing agent? - (correct Answer) - Cystemine Hydrochloride
Which of the following is Not True about acid perms? - (correct Answer) - Better for use on resistant hair
Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify the meaning of porosity? - (correct Answer) - The
Hair is ability to stretch
Which of the following statements is true about permed hair? - (correct Answer) - Do not perm hair if
there are scalp abrasions present!
The first machine capable of producing permanent curl was invented in what year? - (correct Answer) -
1905
Who is creative producing permanent waving machine? - (correct Answer) - Charles Nessler
Heat waves that are self timed and self heated are called? - (correct Answer) - Exothermic
Acid waves that require the application of heat are - (correct Answer) - Endothermic
What type of wave uses thioglycolic acid or its derivatives with ammonia and processes the hair without
heat? - (correct Answer) - Cold Waves
The chemical phase of perms involves all of the following procedures except? - (correct Answer) -
Wrapping hair around the perm tool
The overlap method of wrapping hair around a perm tool is also called? - (correct Answer) - Croquignole
To achieve the desired curl formation hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times? -
(correct Answer) - Two and half times
what type of rods produce a large curl pattern on either side and a smaller curl in the center? - (correct
Answer) - Concave
What type of rods produce small firm curls? - (correct Answer) - Small diameter Rods
The most common end paper technique used to avoid bunching at the ends is the? - (correct Answer) -
Double paper technique/Double flat paper.
The base is defined as the area between two? - (correct Answer) - Partings
The most common base control for perming is? - (correct Answer) - Half off base
In perming a one base size is equal to? - (correct Answer) - The diameter of the perm rod.
A larger base size will have which of the following on the curl? - (correct Answer) - Reduce the strength
To Achieve maximum volume, Which tool position should be used? - (correct Answer) - On Base
Which tool position is used in perimeter areas where closeness is desired? - (correct Answer) -
Underdirected
The tool position used only when a minimum degree of volume is desired? - (correct Answer) - Off Base
What element do most acid waves use along with tension and waving lotion/Perm solution to process
hair? - (correct Answer) - Heat
What structure must be permanently broken to change the hair from a straight to a curly state? -
, (correct Answer) - Disulfide bonds
What procedure removes the excess waving lotion? - (correct Answer) - Rinsing
What is the PH of alkaline waves? - (correct Answer) - 8.0 to 9.5
Neutralizing is also know as? - (correct Answer) - Rebonding
What procedure reduces the swelling of the hair and hardens the bond into the new size and shape
during perm process? - (correct Answer) - Applying a neutralizer
Hydrogen Peroxide, sodium perborate or sodium bromate are commonly used in? - (correct Answer) -
Neutralizers
Which waving solution is not recommended for porous or damaged hair? - (correct Answer) - Alkaline
Which of the following chemicals is NOT one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers? -
(correct Answer) - Potassium
Low PH alkaline waves have a PH of? - (correct Answer) - 8.0
Acid waves have PH? - (correct Answer) - 6.9 to 7.2
Hair must be wrapped without tension when using? - (correct Answer) - Alkaline waves
Wrapping with firm, even tension when using an acid wave produces which of the following effects? -
(correct Answer) - A boosts penetration of waving solution
It is essential to completely rinse the perm solution before applying the? - (correct Answer) - Neutralizer
Leaving the neutralizer on longer than recommended can __________? - (correct Answer) - Cause
Damage the hair.
Which of the waving solutions has the shortest processing time? - (correct Answer) - Alkaline
Which of the following statements is true about acid perm? - (correct Answer) - Acid perms create soft,
natural curls
Which term refoers to the hair is ability to absorb moisture liquids and chemicals? - (correct Answer) -
Porosity
The hair is ability to stretch and return to its original shape is called? - (correct Answer) - Elasticity
Thio Free perms use what as reducing agent? - (correct Answer) - Cystemine Hydrochloride
Which of the following is Not True about acid perms? - (correct Answer) - Better for use on resistant hair
Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify the meaning of porosity? - (correct Answer) - The
Hair is ability to stretch
Which of the following statements is true about permed hair? - (correct Answer) - Do not perm hair if
there are scalp abrasions present!
