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Chemical Relaxers & Texturizers Flashcards

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  1. How should a relaxer be applied during a retouch service on previously relaxed hair?

    Answer: Only to the new growth, avoiding the previously relaxed hair

    During a retouch, relaxer is applied only to the new growth to prevent overlapping onto already-processed hair, which would cause over-processing and breakage.

  2. What is 'texlaxing'?

    Answer: Intentionally under-processing the hair to retain some natural texture

    Texlaxing involves using a shorter processing time or milder relaxer formula to loosen the curl pattern while retaining some wave or texture rather than achieving full straightness.

  3. What should a cosmetologist do if a client has open sores or abrasions on the scalp before a relaxer service?

    Answer: Postpone the service until the scalp has fully healed

    Applying a chemical relaxer to broken or irritated skin risks severe chemical burns and serious injury; the service must always be postponed until the scalp has healed.

  4. Which hair type requires the most careful monitoring during relaxer processing?

    Answer: Fine, color-treated, or previously chemically processed hair

    Fine, color-treated, or previously chemically processed hair is already structurally compromised, making it more susceptible to over-processing and breakage.

  5. What does the 'smoothing test' determine during a relaxer application?

    Answer: How straight the hair has become, to gauge processing progress

    The smoothing test involves gently running a comb or finger through the hair to assess the degree of straightening, helping the cosmetologist judge when to stop processing.

  6. What is the minimum recommended time between relaxer retouch services?

    Answer: 6–8 weeks

    At least 6–8 weeks between retouches allows sufficient new growth to develop and prevents overlapping onto previously relaxed hair, which causes breakage.

  7. Which chemical service should NEVER be performed on the same day as a relaxer?

    Answer: Permanent wave (perm)

    A permanent wave and a relaxer both chemically break disulfide bonds; performing them on the same day causes severe, irreversible hair damage or complete breakage.