NIC Cosmetology Written (Theory) ExamHair Care and ServicesMedium
A cosmetologist is performing a curl reforming service (soft curl perm) on a client. After applying the waving solution and processing, what is the immediate next step before applying the neutralizer?
- AApply a protein treatment.
- BRinse the hair thoroughly with warm water.
- CApply a pre-wrap lotion.
- DBlot the hair with a towel.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Rinse the hair thoroughly with warm water.
After the waving (reforming) solution has processed sufficiently, it is crucial to thoroughly rinse the hair with warm water to remove all traces of the chemical before applying the neutralizer. This stops the processing action and prepares the hair for the next step.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A protein treatment might be used after the entire service, not as an immediate step between waving solution and neutralizer.
- C. Pre-wrap lotions are applied before the waving solution, not after.
- D. Blotting the hair is done after rinsing the waving solution, but rinsing is the primary and immediate next step to remove the chemical.
Curl Reforming Rinse
The critical step of thoroughly rinsing the waving solution from the hair after processing in a curl reforming service, before applying the neutralizer.
- Stops the chemical processing action.
- Removes all traces of waving solution.
- Prepares hair for neutralization.
Memory trick: Wave solution is done, so RINSE IT OFF before neutralizing!