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Cosmetology vocab 15

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hydroxide neutralization Deactivates the alkaline residue that's left in the hair and properly acidifies the pH of the hair and scalp
super-strength relaxer formulated for maximum concentration to straighten coarse to highly-textured hair
regular strength relaxer formulated for healthy hair with wavy - coily texture, most commonly used relaxer
mild-stength relaxer formulated for fine, color treated, or fragile hair. Does NOT require hydroxide in high concentration for straightening
no base relaxer Has a protective base that melts at body temperature
base relaxer Requires a separate application of a base cream on the entire scalp, next to the hairline, and the nape of the neck
base cream An oily cream used to protect the skin and scalp during the hair relaxing process
No-lye relaxer Lithium, potassium, and guanidine hydroxide relaxers. Best for clients with sensitive scalps. Used for when people are doing it at home
Lye relaxer Sodium hydroxide based relaxer, used by professionals, oldest, and most common
Metal hydroxide relaxer ionic compounds formed by a metal (sodium, potassium, or lithium) that is combined with oxygen and hydrogen
Lanthonization When hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair by removing a sulfur atom from a disulfide bond converting it into a lanothine bond
Hydroxide ions Negatively charged particles formed when a base dissolves in water
Ammonium sulfite relaxer No-lye, low pH (6.5-8.5) Adv - Less damaging to the hair/not a common ingredient Dis- Does not sufficiently relax highly texture hair/coarse hair
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxer No-lye, thio relaxer, (9.6-10.0) Adv-Suitable for clients that was to keep "texture" in their hair Dis- NOT compatible when has hair been previously treated with Lye or no-lye, or on highly textured hair
Guanidine hydroxide relaxer No-lye (9.0-11.0) Adv- Suitable for clients with a looser curl or wave pattern Dis-NOT suitable for highly textured hair. May dehydrate and damage hair by causes less skin irritation
Lithium/potassium hydroxide relaxer No-lye (9.0-11.0) Adv - Very effective for curl - wavy hair textures, Straightens with the aid of a mild strength chemical Dis - May cause scalp irration/damage
Sodium hydroxide relaxer Lye (12.5-14.0) Adv - Very effective for coily, curly, wavy, and highly textured hair Dis - May cause scalp irritation/damage
Created by: nyscor
 

 



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