Neutralising

Question 1

What is the purpose of the neutraliser?

Answer 1

To rejoin the disulphide bonds

Question 2

What is the main ingredient in a neutraliser?

Answer 2

Oxygen

Question 3

What are some safety procedures?

Answer 3

Read and follow your MI’s
Ensure client is caped (acc. to regulations)
Cotton wool around the hair line
Barrier cream can be used

Question 4

What should you look for in MI’s?

Answer 4

Preparation
Steps to neutralising
Processing times
Safety procedures

Question 5

How should you deal with a chemical spill?

Answer 5

Wipe up immediately with a damp cloth
Dry area with another cloth
Alert client to spillage

Question 6

Is neutraliser an acid or alkaline?

Answer 6

Acid:
Closes the cuticle
Hardens the hair shaft

Question 7

Step by step neutralising

12 steps

Answer 7

1. Rinse 5 minutes to prevent hair becoming dry and brittle during procedure
2. Towel dry each rod
3. Protect client with cotton wool and check towels
4. Apply neutraliser thoroughly to each rod
5. Check times according to MI’s
6. Remove rods carefully
7. Reapply to the ends according to MI’s
8. Time to MI’s
9. Rinse
10. Condition if necessary
11. Rinse thoroughly, then comb with a wide tooth comb or Afro comb to avoid stretching
12. Sanitise equipment

Question 8

What happens if you leave the neutraliser in for too little or too long?

Answer 8

If you leave in too long, cystic acid will form causing overhardening of the hair shaft. If you remove too soon the disulphide bonds won’t rejoin in the correct place.