Stateboard Theory Exam

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the client consultation is also known as the:

needs assessment

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you should ask the client what at-home products she uses as a part of which step of the client consultation?

analyze client's hair

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when suggesting options to a client, which of the following criteria should be used?

lifestyle, face shape & hair type

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when communicating with your salon manager, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

complain about your colleagues

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invasion of the body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a (n):

infection

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non-pathogenic bacteria are:

harmless

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the type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:

cocci

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bacteria generally consists of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:

protoplasm

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inflammation is characterized by which of the following?

swelling, pain, & heat

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a sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:

pus

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disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:

bloodborne pathogens

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a disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:

hepatitis

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which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

mildew

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organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:

parasites

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the type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:

using a cleaning solvent

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when hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

20 seconds

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if an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

contaminated waste container

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the medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, it's functions and diseases, is:

dermatology

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the largest organ of the human body is the:

skin

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the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the:

epidermis

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the clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the:

stratum lucidum

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the deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the:

stratum germinativum

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the dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the:

papillary and reticular

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the layer of the dermis that houses the nerve endings which provide the body with the sense of touch is found in the:

papillary layer

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the deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:

reticular layer

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water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body'a weight?

50 to 70 percent

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all of the following are examples of a primary lesion EXCEPT:

keloid

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a flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a:

macule

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a large sore bump that does not have a head of pus is a:

papule

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an inflamed pimple containing pus is a:

pustule

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an abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a:

tumor

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lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are:

secondary skin lesions

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any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes is known as a:

scale

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a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a:

comedo

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benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

milia

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a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is:

acne

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inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by, red flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is:

seborrheic dermatitis

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distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called:

telangiectasias

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a contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores is:

herpes simplex

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the absence of melanin pigmentation of the body is known as:

albinism

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hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a:

wart

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dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of:

malignant melanoma

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which of the following is NOT an intrinsic skin-aging factor?

sun exposure

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the water content of the natural nail directly affects the nails:

flexibility

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the nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the:

bed epithelium

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the area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the:

matrix

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the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the:

hyponychium

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the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place is the:

ligament

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the surface of a healthy natural nail should be:

smooth and unspotted

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a nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:

bruised nails

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nails with noticeably thin, white nail plate that are more flexible than normal nails are:

eggshell nails

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redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n):

infection

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ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by:

uneven growth and age

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any deformity or disease of the nails in general is called:

onychosis

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the five main structures of the hair root include all of the following except the:

epidermis

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the pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the:

follicle

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a small, cone-shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the:

dermal papilla

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the substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called:

sebum

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the tiny involuntary muscle fiber in the skin inserted in the base of the hair follicle is the:

arrector pili

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which layer of the hair shaft creates the shine and the smooth, silky feel of healthy hair?

cuticle

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a lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the:

cortex

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hair is composed of protein that grows from cells originating within the:

hair follicle

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a long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a:

polypeptide chain

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all natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called:

melanin

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the resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed is the:

telogen phase

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trichoptilosis is the technical term for:

split ends

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current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called:

malassezia

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a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scaled mixed with sebum is:

pityriasis steatoides

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an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is a:

furuncle

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the thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as hair:

texture

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hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is:

coarse hair

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the ability of the hair to absorb moisture is:

porosity

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hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a:

hair stream

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massage is contraindicated for clients with:

severe, uncontrolled hypertension

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a stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a(n):

hair and scalp exam

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the hair should never be brushed prior to a:

chemical service

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brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are:

natural

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the water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is:

distillation

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the lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be:

oil-attracting

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two conditioning agents that restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft are:

protein and biotin

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shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are:

color-enhancing

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which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment before styling?

scalp astringent lotions

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when securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the:

client's skin

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when manipulating the scalp during a shampoo, begin at the front hairline and work in a(n):

back-and-forth movement

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do not use high-frequency current on hair treated with tonics or lotions that contain:

alcohol

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surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jaw line, and occipital bone, are referred to as:

reference points

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placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the:

parietal ridge

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the area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the:

crown

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the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n):

angle

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the three types of straight lines in hair cutting include all of the following EXCEPT:

straight

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diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create:

fullness

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the line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections is a(n):

parting

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The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:

traveling guide

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In creating a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts, the technique to use is:

over direction

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On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the:

back of the ears

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The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the:

client consultation

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The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using a scissor-over-comb technique is a:

barber comb

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the best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is:

convex

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when cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight:

centered

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to reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to:

palm the shears

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a one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level is also known as a:

blunt cut

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haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are:

layered cuts

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the cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is:

slide cutting

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a texturizing performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears to remove bulk is:

point cutting

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when using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely:

closed

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electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are:

clippers

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the technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape, is:

clipper-over-comb

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a type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is:

waving lotion

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the stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the:

base

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the movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the:

stem

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pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end are:

closed-center curls

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the most commonly shaped pin curl base is the:

arc base

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arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or:

c-shape base curls

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to create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller:

two and a half turns

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the point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called:

indentation

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a styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is:

wrapping

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the technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is:

blow dry styling

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a blow dryer attachment used to accentuate or keep textural definition is a(n):

diffuser

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brushes that are used to blow dry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired are:

classic styling brushes

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styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called:

mousse

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the edges on flat irons that create smooth, straight styles on very curly hair are:

straight

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the edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the:

inner edge

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as a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than:

fine hair

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the process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb is called:

hair pressing

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when executing an up-do, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is:

well balanced and proportioned

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the process of chemically altering the natural wave pattern of hair is:

chemical texture services

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the range of numbers used in the pH scale is:

0-14

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chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order to:

soften and swell the shafts

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in permanent waving, the shape and type of curl are determined by the shape and type of rod and the:

wrapping method

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rods that are equal in diameter along their entire length or curling area are:

straight rods

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in permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller subsections called:

base sections

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the angle at which a permanent wave rod is positioned on the head is referred to as:

base direction

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the two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are:

croquignole and spiral

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in the croquignole method of wrapping, the hair is wound from:

ends to scalp

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in permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the addition of:

hydrogen

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most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between:

9.0 and 9.6

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most acid waves used in salons have a pH value between:

7.8 and 8.2

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exothermic waves create a chemical reaction that heats the waving solution and speeds up:

processing

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hair that has too many disulfide bonds broken and will not hold a firm curl is considered:

over processed

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the process that stops the action of permanent wave solution and rebuilds the hair into its new form is:

thio neutralization

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base sections are offset from each other row by row, to prevent noticeable splits, in which wrapping pattern?

bricklay permanent wrap

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the process of rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form is:

chemical hair relaxing

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the active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers is the:

hydrogen ion

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sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called:

lye relaxers

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relaxers are often marketed and sold as no mix–no lye relaxers are:

potassium hydroxide relaxers

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