Pivot Point Perm Theory 111 Practice Test

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• Perms are used to add __________, __________, and __________ to flat limp hair.
• The spiral Bricklay pattern is used in conjunction with which bricklay pattern?
• Which statement about a preliminary test curl is true?
• During the elasticity test, from which area of the head is the strand removed?
• Which tool is used to position and section hair before wrapping for a perm?
• Which perm type uses cysteine hydrochloride as the reducing agent?
• What Perm Pattern is also known as 9-block?
• The main ingredient found in most neutralizers (or bonding lotions) is __________ ___________, ____________ ____________, or ____________ __________.
• What term describes the offset of bases in the Bricklay pattern to prevent lines from lining up?
• Acid perms are generally processed with heat. Which of the following is also true about acid perms?
• Zonal pattern involves adding texture in certain ________ or ________ of the head.
• What angle corresponds to on-base placement?
• End papers are used to cover ends of hair to manage what?
• What are the two types of wrapping methods?
• Which service essential focuses on establishing rapport and credibility with each client?
• How should hands be dried as part of personal care?
• Which perms are self heating and self timing?
• What do the cotton strips do?
• Which statement about alkaline perms is true?
• What does distribute mean?
• What are the two chemical solutions used during perm services?
• The shape of a base is largely determined by the shape of the _____________ it is in.
• Which statement about the client record is false?
• Which of the following is included in client care prior to service?
• Which perms have a pH of approximately 8.0 to 9.5?
• You can protect your client by following what?
• Which type of perm is described as mild for porous hair?
• As added texture expands the form, what visual illusion is created?
• Perm solution is also known as ______.
• Which base concept is applied when combining spiral Bricklay with another pattern to achieve texture?
• Which service essential ensures that the service production is functional, predictable, and pleasing?
• Which perm pattern is versatile and adapts to the contours or curves of the head?
• __________ Is the final chemical step in the perm process.
• When testing a curl during a perm, how should you unwind the rod and what indicates the curl is complete?
• The statement 'The client record houses the following information including legal information' is true or false?
• Porosity refers to the hairs ability to what?
• Which action is included in salon care?
• Which two actions does the neutralizer perform?
• Which option best describes the initial client preparation for a perm service?
• What does draping with a towel and cape accomplish during a service?
• Barrier cream helps hold which item in place during a perm service?
• Why is base perming done?
• Perming adds what attributes to flat limp hair?
• What is the main goal of a perm procedure?
• Why is the elasticity test performed prior to chemical or styling service?
• Which perm lasts from 3 to 6 months? (depending on the hair type)
• Adding texture away from the base creates __________ textures that can result in progressive designs or a natural-looking finish.
• Which four characteristics are assessed in the pre-perm analysis?
• If metallic salts are suspected, perform a 1:20 test prior to perm service.
• Which item is included in the client record/release form to address potential sensitivities?
• Which term describes hair that will not return to its original state after being stretched?
• Which end paper technique is folded horizontally and used with larger end papers?
• What is elasticity in hair?
• Wrapping techniques and the effects of base control affect what?
• What do perms service factors include?
• Which base direction requires a base of at least 1 1/2X and positions the rod in the lower half, resulting in moderate base lift and is used in the perimeter?
• What do large diameter tools produce?
• Perms (or permanent waving) allow you to chemically ____________ hair from straight to wavy or curly formation.
• Which of the following is NOT a form in which disinfectants are available?
• With exothermic perms an _____________ Is mixed with perm solution to create heat through a chemical reaction.
• Which action is included in updating a client record after a perm service?
• What is the purpose of performing a test curl?
• Adding texture only at the base is called ________.
• Which tool helps prevent band pressure on the hair?
• Is it recommended to apply one perm rod at a time?
• Which step follows the application of the perm solution in the heat perm process?
• What is the specified number of turns to unwind the rod when testing a curl?
• Why is rinsing performed after processing lotion is applied?
• Which essential involves greeting your client with a firm handshake?
• Which term describes placing texture in a defined portion of the hair strand rather than across the entire strand?
• What do end papers do?
• What is the second step in the chemical drape procedure?
• What is the typical appearance of curls produced by the heat perm?
• Which essential is reinforcing the client's satisfaction?
• In the spiral Bricklay pattern, how are the rods positioned within the bases?
• What is the correct sequence of the four service essentials described?
• Which hair texture may be more resistant due to the finely packed cuticle?
• Water left in the end papers after rinsing a perm solution will dilute the neutralizer and do what?
• Which essential involves asking questions and analyzing the client's perm history and hair?
• What does roughness indicate during a porosity test?
• What determines the tool position during wrapping?
• End papers are used to create which curl and help manage uneven hair ends?
• What is perming?
• Perm patterns help __________ and _________ how perm service is performed.
• Perm patterns affect the final look of new _________.
• Blotting before neutralizing serves what purpose?
• During a service, what should you ensure about the cape?
• Which statement about draping is least accurate?
• In 1926, the croquignole method of wrapping hair from ends to the scalp was created. What is another name for this wrapping method?
• Which end paper technique uses several end papers and begins with the double-paper technique and then additional papers are added?
• Which pattern uses diagonal-forward partings that gradually become horizontal toward the back?
• Which product is used to equalize porosity before perming?
• Which perms have a pH range of 6.9 to 7.2?
• From performing the elasticity test, how can you tell if the hair is in good condition?
• Which statement best describes the difference between croquignole and spiral wrapping techniques?
• Normal dry hair elasticity is approximately what percentage of its length?
• Insufficient ____________ before neutralizing can trap odor in the hair.
• What do medium diameter tools produce?
• What determines the final curl pattern in a perm?
• Which action creates the small curls during the elasticity test?
• Which base size is most frequently used in perm design?
• Complete the sentence: Sectioning helps ___________ and creates ___________ which are areas between two ____________.
• Which phase of perming is the most important? Physical or chemical?
• What term refers to the way perm tools are arranged around the client's head while wrapping?
• The communication guidelines include responding to client cues in a way that encourages which of the following, loyalty and open communication?
• What is the description of a 1X base?
• What are the two major perm phases?
• Tool position refers to what in perm wrapping?
• The heat perm produces soft looking waves and curls, which are more defined when ______ and looser when ______.
• Which product protects part of the hair strand from not being processed during a retouch service, preventing perm solution from being absorbed into the hair?
• Describe the overlap (croquignole) technique.
• What are the two basic wrapping techniques for rotating strands around a perm tool?
• _____________ perms give a soft natural curl pattern, are more gentle to the hair, gives more control due to slower processing time, and are better for fragile or chemically treated hair.
• Which feature of perm rods is directly linked to the degree of curl activation?
• What does the guest experience begin with?
• Perms can be used to add __________ throughout the hair.
• In base sizing, what is the 1X base equal to?
• The client record/release form includes which of the following items?
• What is the first step in the chemical drape procedure?
• Which perm should be wrapped without tension (minimal stretching or straining of the hair)?
• Which statement best describes the heat perm?
• Before applying perm solution, which preparatory step is recommended?
• What was the active ingredient used in the first cold wave?
• Which service essential focuses on reviewing the service experience, client satisfaction, offering product recommendations, and follow-up?
• _____________ perms have a strong curl pattern, faster processing time, and are better for resistant hair.
• What effect do thioglycolic acid derivatives and ammonium hydroxide have in alkaline perms?
• Which step correlates with greeting the client to build rapport?
• If the 1:20 test solution boils within minutes, gives off an unpleasant odor, and the hair degrades and pulls apart easily, what element is indicated?
• Which draping combination is required at the start of a perm service?
• Which perm type is self heating and self timing?
• Which end paper technique is the more advanced version of the double-paper technique and used on hair that is in good condition?
• Heat equipment; infrared lamps, hood dryer provides _________ for acid perms during processing as required by the manufacturers directions.
• After the perm solution is thoroughly rinsed, the neutralizer is applied to ______ and ______ the hair into its new wavy or curly shape.
• Describe the 2X base in perm design.
• Which term describes delivering a final result that is functional and pleasing?
• What is another term for the 1:20 test?
• Which statement about the croquignole technique is true?
• In the rectangle pattern the center rectangle usually is positioned __________ __________ to __________.
• The heat perm thermally ______ the hair using the perm solution and heated rods.
• What does the second rinsing method involve?
• Denser hair requires which base size to avoid wrapping too much hair around the perm rods?
• Who in 1931 introduced the heatless technique?
• Which perms are processed without heat and are also known as cold waves?
• Contour patterns include a central ___________ And two sections at each side.
• What does draping accomplish during a service?
• If multi-use supplies come into contact with blood or body fluids, what should you do?
• What is the proper sequence of steps in a basic chemical perm process?
• Which best describes zonal or partial perm positions?
• Which tool position corresponds to minimal lift and is typically used near the perimeter?
• Which perm has a different reducing agent known as cystemine hydrochloride?
• Which end paper technique uses a single end paper on the strand and is more advanced than the double-paper technique?
• In acid perms, which three elements contribute to breaking disulfide bonds?
• Rectangle pattern consists primarily of rectangular __________ subdivided into rectangular __________.
• Which perm tool controls, distributes and parts the hair to be wrapped within a section?
• In perm theory, what is the base?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the physical and chemical phases in perming?
• Which perm tool controls and applies perm solution or neutralizer?
• Which hair texture may be resistant due to the increased number of cuticle layers?
• Positioning texture in one or more specific areas or zones of the head, or along only a portion of the hair strand is called what?
• Which base position is half-off the base, at a 90-degree angle, creating medium base lift and maximum blending?
• Acid perms are also known as what type of perms?
• For perming porous/highly porous hair, mild ____________ perm is desired. ____________ before any perm service. Use ____________ product to equalize porosity. Select gentler __________ perm.
• Which of the following is included in client care during service?
• Which item protects the client's skin from chemicals when applied around the hairline?
• Hair is wrapped around perm rods chosen to reflect desired ____________ ____________.
• The Bricklay pattern resembles the way a bricklayer deliberately arranges bricks in a building.......
• Which statement about the spiral technique is true?
• What products are needed at the beginning of a perm service to drape your client?
• The overlap (croquignole) technique produces which result?
• Medium hair is defined by having how many cuticle layers on average?
• During a porosity test, what does a rough strand indicate about the hair?
• Overlap (Croquignole) technique description includes which of the following?
• What is density?
• Which perm is also referred to as a hot perm, ionic perm, soft wave, or digital perm?
• Neutralizer reduces the swelling caused by the _____________ of the perm solution.
• Hair that lacks elasticity or resiliency and shows any signs of breakage is not safe to perm.
• What is texture?
• During the pre-perm analysis you assess the hairs what?
• What determines the final curl shape in a perm?
• Which step is part of performing a 1:20 test?
• Which base orientation is not recommended for alkaline perms?
• Neutralizing _____________ And restores the disulfide bonds.
• What tool is used to mix the 1:20 test solution?
• Which perm pattern positions rods and a staggered configuration to avoid splits?
• Which item is NOT listed as part of the client record/release form?
• The technique that produces undulating waves and curls is known as which option?
• Describe the spiral technique.
• What length of hair was Charles Nessler's heat permanent waving machine suitable for?
• Which pattern is described as involving central rectangle and two side sections that adapt to head contours?
• Base control refers to the relationship between which two elements?
• Cleaning is defined as
• In the spiral Bricklay pattern, which base shape is used to hold the rods?
• Only non-porous tools, supplies and equipment can be disinfected.
• What is the first action when performing a preliminary test curl?
• Which of the following statements lists all the distribution directions described?
• If there is no reaction after 30 minutes in a 1:20 test, what does this indicate?
• Which bond is broken by perm solution?
• What length of hair is the spiral technique most often used on?
• Which perm tool parts off sections of the hair and individual bases when wrapping?
• What are the different directions of the distribution of hair?
• Which action during a preliminary test curl protects surrounding hair from chemicals?
• Barrier creams protect the client's skin before applying chemical services.
• Which statement is true regarding the pH range of neutralizers?
• Barrier cream helps hold which item into place during a perm service?
• Which base size yields a looser curl by wrapping more hair around the rod?
• Which perm type uses glyceryl monothioglycolate as part of its solution to break bonds?
• The client Record/release form is a legal document.
• Which item is NOT among the hair characteristics assessed in the pre-perm analysis?
• Which end paper technique uses two end papers, one on top of strand and one on bottom, to control tapered ends?
• With perm rods, different what produce different degrees of curl activation?
• Base perming is performed to create lift and volume for added fullness and support, and to add texture to new hair growth to match previously permed texture, which is a purpose of base perming.
• Which component in alkaline perms acts as the base to raise pH?
• Which statement best describes the effect of perm rods on texture when the desired texture is expanded?
• With what perm can the PH vary? (Meaning they can be either alkaline or acid)
• In a perm service, which phase focuses on aligning the plan with the client’s needs?
• What does the neutralizer do during a perm procedure?
• Hair stretches about what percentage of its length?
• Which perm is best suited for a client who may have allergic reactions to Thioglycolic acid?
• Which perm generally does not require curl creams, pomade or gels to achieve curl?
• Density refers to the amount of hair follicles per square inch; does not always correspond to which property?
• During an elasticity test, how can you tell if the hair is structurally weak?
• During the Consult service essential, what is visualized?
• What does the first rinsing method involve?
• During a perm procedure, hair is considered ready when the unwrapped rod forms what shape?
• A 1:20 test shows the hair lightens quickly. What does this indicate and what should you do?
• How do you perform a porosity test?
• What is a perm procedure?
• The method of wrapping hair from the end to the scalp is known as what?
• In the Contour pattern indirect partings originate from multiple points of origin and are used in sections adjacent to which feature?
• Off-base is defined as which of the following, and what is its effect?
• Which statement correctly defines the base as described in perm theory?
• In what pattern are horizontal rows arranged in a staggered fashion similar to bricklaying?
• Which product is applied to the hairline and ears before a perm procedure?
• What is the main ingredient in alkaline perms?
• Which phase involves asking questions about perm history and hair?
• A 1:20 test shows hair lightening slightly. What is the recommended action?
• Which essential is described as producing a functional, predictable and pleasing result?
• Which perm type has a high alkalinity?
• Compared to acid perms, alkaline perms generally:
• What are the other words for base also called in perm terminology?
• Which perm is best for clients who may be allergic to Thioglycolic acid?
• Processing (waving lotion) is applied to break ____________ bones.
• During curling test, the wave dimension should match the diameter of the perm rod.
• Which of the following is NOT a main ingredient in neutralizers used for bonding?
• The elasticity test assesses damage to which part of the hair prior to a chemical or styling service?
• What should be considered when selecting the chemical solution for a perm?
• What structure must be permanently broken to change the hair from straight to curly?
• In what year was the first cold wave created?
• What type of hair texture has an average of seven to ten cuticle layers and accepts products well?
• The first cold wave's active ingredient belongs to which chemical family?
• What is the role of the neutralizer in the perm process?
• What does the plastic cap do?
• Which statement best pairs tool diameter with the expected curl outcome?
• What is another word for neutralizer?
• The type of hair texture desired determines the ______ and ______ of perm rods.
• The second chemical product used in perms called ______________, reforms disulfide bonds in a new _______________.
• Which bonds does the waving lotion break to allow rearrangement of the hair's curl?
• What does it mean when a perm has high alkalinity?
• What is another word for perm solution?
• What is the purpose of barrier cream in perm services?
• Which term describes the final stage that reinforces client satisfaction?
• Which perm tool determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?
• Zonal patterns are also called which type of perms?
• The neutralizer's primary role is to reharden and fix the hair into its new shape.
• Adding texture to the interior ________ the form and creates ________.
• Select appropriate ______________ Based on your clients hair and the _____________ Of the curl desired.
• Which perms cause minimal swelling; therefore hair must be wrapped with firm, even tension?
• Which statement is true about acid perms?
• Which end paper technique uses two end papers, one on top of the strand and one on the bottom, giving maximum control of tapered ends?
• Disinfection methods are typically performed using what?
• Which term describes placing texture in selected areas of the head?
• Which pair introduced the heatless perm technique?
• Spiral technique description includes which of the following?
• When processing lotion is applied and breaks the disulfide bonds it ___________ protein structure and allows protein chains to shift and assume ___________ of perm rod.
• How do small diameter tools affect texture and curl in perm design?
• Rinsing ___________ Processing lotion.
• In the Bricklay pattern, bases within each row are ___________ from previous row so ___________ Lines do not line up.
• What is the definition of wrap?
• Stand directly behind the section to be wrapped while wrapping is considered:
• Zonal pattern adds which two attributes to otherwise straight hair in selected areas?
• Which component listed on the client record/release form concerns processing time?
• Which base positioning is achieved by resting a 1X base rod directly between the upper and lower partings?
• Perm solution is applied to break disulfide bonds and soften the ______ structure.
• Which sequence describes the steps of the elasticity test?
• Which perm type is typically chosen for hair that is fragile or chemically treated due to gentler processing?
• Which service essential analyzes client wants and needs, visualizes the end result, organizes the plan for follow-through, and obtains client consent?
• Neutralizer has a pH that ranges from _______ to _______. (depending on the type of neutralizer)
• Perm patterns help do what in a perm service?
• What do the picks/stabilizers do?
• Adding texture to the fringe can add _________ and __________.
• Which perms are generally processed with heat?
• The 1:20 test mixture is designed to evaluate what?
• Which statement about elasticity and perm safety is true?
• Which perm pattern includes a central rectangle and two sections at each side?
• In what year was the croquignole wrapping method created?
• The hair characteristics to assess in a pre-perm analysis are porosity, elasticity, texture and __________.
• On the applicator bottle the nozzle or tip is used for better what?
• After processing a perm is complete, what is the proper action?
• Which hair characteristic dictates using a smaller base size during wrapping?
• In the Contour pattern indirect partings from multiple points of origin are used in sections adjacent to center rectangle; ________________ partings gradually become ______________ Toward back/exterior.
• Which statement best describes personal care?
• What are the different section types?
• After the perm solution has been rinsed, what is the next step?
• Which wrapping technique is best suited for medium to long hair?
• The perm pattern also known as 9-block is called what?
• Perm patterns are also known as ___________.
• As ______ ______ the illusion of shorter length is created, and the form line and weight area shift upward.
• During a scalp analysis, which condition indicates postponing the service?
• Blotting excess water before neutralizing helps ensure the neutralizer is not diluted.
• What does a 1 1/2X base produce?
• Texture away from the base creates which type of texture?
• The size of the base and the angle at which the hair is held while wrapping determines the tool position or _________ __________.