Chemical Services – Florida Cosmetology State Board Exam
Master chemical services for the Florida Cosmetology State Board Exam with 28 targeted flashcards covering perms, relaxers, hair color, and safety protocols. Each card tests key concepts, procedures, and chemical principles essential for passing your state board exam. Perfect for cosmetology students seeking focused, exam-ready review.
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Question 1
What is the primary active ingredient in alkaline (cold wave) permanent solutions?
Answer
Ammonium thioglycolate (ATG). It breaks the disulfide bonds in the hair's cortex to allow reshaping.
Question 2
What is the pH range of alkaline permanent wave solutions?
Answer
Alkaline permanent wave solutions have a pH range of 9.0 to 9.6, making them suitable for normal to resistant hair.
Question 3
What chemical process does the neutralizer perform during a permanent wave service?
Answer
The neutralizer rebuilds (re-forms) the disulfide bonds that were broken by the waving solution, locking the hair into its new shape.
Question 4
What is the active ingredient in acid-balanced permanent wave solutions?
Answer
Glyceryl monothioglycolate (GMTG). It requires heat to process and is used on color-treated or delicate hair.
Question 5
What is the pH range of acid-balanced permanent wave solutions?
Answer
Acid-balanced permanent wave solutions have a pH range of 6.5 to 7.0 and require an outside heat source to process.
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