Texas Class A Barber Written ExamChemical ServicesMedium
A barber is preparing to apply a virgin relaxer application to a client with tightly coiled hair. Which area of the head should the relaxer be applied to first, considering the natural heat of the scalp?
- AThe nape and back of the head.
- BThe sides of the head.
- CThe hairline and temples.
- DThe crown and top of the head.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The nape and back of the head.
Relaxer is applied first to the most resistant areas, which are typically the back of the head and the nape. The scalp's natural heat processes the relaxer faster at the crown and hairline, so these areas are left for last to prevent over-processing.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The sides are typically less resistant than the back but more resistant than the crown/hairline; they are usually applied after the back/nape but before the top/front.
- C. The hairline and temples process very quickly due to fine hair and scalp heat, and should be relaxed last.
- D. The crown and top of the head process faster due to scalp heat and should be relaxed last.
Virgin Relaxer Application Sequence
The systematic order of applying chemical relaxer to previously untreated hair, starting with the most resistant areas and avoiding the scalp and fragile hair until last.
- Start with most resistant hair.
- Avoid scalp and hairline until last.
- Scalp heat accelerates processing.
- Ensures even processing.
Memory trick: Nape to crown, avoiding the hot spots.