Texas Class A Barber Written ExamHaircutting and StylingEasy
When performing a chemical hair relaxing service, what is the primary purpose of applying a protective base cream to the client's scalp and hairline?
- ATo create a barrier that prevents the relaxer from over-processing the hair strands.
- BTo protect the scalp from irritation and chemical burns caused by the relaxer.
- CTo neutralize any residual alkali left on the scalp after rinsing the relaxer.
- DTo facilitate easier rinsing of the relaxer product from the hair.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. To protect the scalp from irritation and chemical burns caused by the relaxer.
A protective base cream is applied to the scalp and hairline prior to a chemical relaxing service to shield the skin from harsh chemicals, preventing irritation and burns.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The base cream protects the skin, not the hair strands from over-processing.
- C. Neutralizers are used for this purpose after rinsing, not base cream before application.
- D. Its primary role is protection, not facilitating rinsing, which is done thoroughly with water.
Protective Base Cream
A creamy substance applied to the scalp and hairline before chemical services to shield the skin from irritation and burns.
- Forms a protective barrier on the skin.
- Used in chemical relaxing and other harsh chemical treatments.
- Prevents direct contact between chemicals and skin.
Memory trick: Before the relaxer hits, protect the scalp's delicate bits!