Relaxer that requires mixing of 2 products, advertised as “no lye” for sensitive skin
Guanidine hydroxide
With a concave rod, the diameter ___ from center to ends
Increases
Protein building block for hair, skin, nails
Keratin
Loop/circle rods create
Spiral curls
Test done during consultation to see how hair will respond to chemical application
Preliminary strand
Test done during chemical relaxer to determine processing time
Processing strand
Study of hair, its care, and diseases/disorders
Trichology
Chemically restoring disulfide bonds to harden into a new shape
Neutralizing
Barrier applied around the hairline and ears to protect skin
Protective cream
Position of tool in relation to its base; determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped
Base control
Capability of the hair strand to stretch and return to its previous form without breaking
Elasticity
This product has an acidic pH that restores hair’s natural pH after a hydroxide relaxer